Do you long for handmade lingerie that fits like a dream, doesn’t cost a fortune and suits your every mood? Sew your own simply divine sweet nothings from fabrics like organic cotton, stretch lace, printed chiffon and silk dupioni. From special construction techniques to sizing information, all the basics are covered, followed by 25 intimate garments to make. Who wouldn’t feel oh-so-pretty wearing a Sugarplum kimono, Lemon Drop baby doll nightie, Lullaby chemise, Heartbreaker tank and boxer set, Sassafras cami, Girlesque garter belt or Sugarberry bikini? Whether you want to lounge around the house or spice it up a bit, you’ll find instructions for the perfect sweet nothing in this stylish collection – and you can even add your own flair to the delectable garments. About the author Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader made a pair of pink culottes when she was eleven years old and has loved fabric ever since. She’s a senior editor at Lark Books in the USA and has written and edited many books relating to textiles and needlework.