A Quick answer for Wendy

Wendy asked if the Kwik-Sew book has a pattern for spaggetti strap style ling erie. Yes, it does. Gowns, slips, panties, teddies, etc. And suggestions to mix and match. Nice directions on inserts and trims. Really the basics needed to make some high-end type underpinnings. Suggestions for fabrics and laces. Bras aren't mentioned, but all the other "soft" items are there. Nice pictures - a little dated maybe, but that happens. The pattern sheets remind me of BWOF, all on one page, color coded. And you can trace what you need.
I'm going to use a thin cotton for my chemise - they recommend bais cutting for wovens. I also want to make some new slips, you just cant find those anymore, I guess younger women don't wear them. My mother told me "nice girls wear slips" and I AM a nice girl. Ergo, I need slips. Seriously, I have them in my drawer from HIGH SCHOOL! (I'll turn 50 this fall, does that mean I have antique ling erie?) It's time for an upgrade.

And my fabric for the dress is a large wood-block stamped look green and black. Actually pretty unique looking. Very drapey, but BWOF said "drapey dress fabrics".