Vintage Lingerie: Historical Patterns and Techniques Paperback – 18 Aug. 2011

This book is beautiful, I love vintage Lingerie, I would say this book is not for beginners, you do need good understanding and experience in construction of these Garments, as for the grading of the miniture patterns if your not sure just remember that each tiny square =.5cm. So 10 tiny squares equals 5 cm ( 2 inches) I hope this is helpful for anyone that is interested in buying this georgeous timeless book, a real treasure.

This is a very interesting book, both because it contains patterns from vintage items but also because of the excellent writing which sets these pieces in context. Excellent inspiration for intimate apparel.

I have been thinking about getting this book for a while now. It is my Christmas present so can't comment on it until after Christmas. I am interested in making my own lingerie.

Interesting information about the history of lingerie. However, I was hoping that there might be more information relating to hand-sewing delicate lingerie from each era, rather than concentrating mainly on body shaping.

Another great book form Jill Salen. I just love her work and the research and detail are never disappointing. I fully recommend this book at anyone with the interest in fashion and historical fashion interest. Great patterns to try.

Lovely historical patterns but I doubt I will ever make any of the garments.

But it is a well researched and covers a lot of different underwear styles with patterns. However I found it somewhat disappointing that the patterns looked hand-drawn, without much care, though I have yet to make one of the garments to test their accuracy.

the history it is quite interesting and easy to read and for me to make pattern for lingerie i am happy the book