I love the simplicity of the japanese patterns in this book. Its one of my favourite books, because its full of. Are you a diy sewer, with a passion for japanese style. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Japanese pattern books dress e stylish dress book 1 pattern. Every week or so, i pull it off the shelf and carefully flip though it, examining the photos and the technical drawings looking for my next project. Japanese pattern books stylish dress book 1 dress e. I feel that some of the ideas are a bit advanced for me at the moment, but i feel inspired and see what is possible, some designs for necklines, body shaping, sleeve details, skirt and bodice alterations that i would never have thought of, nor are they currently in commercial pattern styles. I made this dress from stylish dress book back in 2009. For any pattern that has a flowy style, this fabric would look amazing the way it falls and drapes.
Japanese style has long been admired for its grace and artistry. After about 125 years, butterick and mccall are still some of the biggest names in the pattern industry. Review japanese sewing pattern stylish dress book 2. Make the freya sweater and dress tilly and the buttons. Simple pull over head dress, front pleats, floaty with two pockets, no fastenings. Peaceful cooing by ute stylish dress book, sewing clothes. Stylish dress book available at the workroom dress j. The freya sweater and dress is possibly the most versatile pattern in my new book stretch. Youll find free little girl dress patterns, free pillowcase dress patterns, and other simple dress patterns in this stylish sewing collection. Some other great resources for information on japanese dress books. Holly lefevre, 504 main blog stylish dress book is the book that really fueled the popularity of.
Some are listed in my post on my favourite books on pattern drafting. Stylish dress book features an a to z of cool tops and tunic dresses that you can wear anywhere. Even though the original japanese version was published back in 2008, stylish dress book remains extremely. Come celebrate the beautiful form and shape of your favorite ladies including yourself with this collection of free sewing patterns for women. Learn to make your own blocks, then make patterns using those blocks at dress patternmaking. From these simple patterns, yoshiko tsukiori has created a collection of beautiful garments that you can easily make yourself, including blouses, camisoles, shifts, kimonos, coats, dresses, pants, and playsuits. A conversation with another old school pattern maker brings this topic to the forefront if youre a highly skilled pattern maker accustomed to manual work, is it worth getting a cad system for pattern making. My favorite pattern drafting books fashionincubator. The book starts off with a beautiful photoshoot of a model wearing each design. Printable pdf pattern downloads available for most styles. The patterns in this book encourage hopeful fashion designers to get their start in. Simple stepbystep directions and more than 1,000 illustrations show how to successfully complete apparel for work, home, and play that reflects your. Stylish dress book by yoshiko tsukiori waterstones.
Many service providers will require you to read it before theyll work with you. The first part of the book show cases all of the pattern options, one for each page, labeled az. The center for pattern design is reprinting many of the great outofprint books. I love that this dress has a few details, like the pleats and the pockets, but it was still really easy to put together. The history of pattern making alabama chanin journal. This book includes a complete westernsized sewing pattern for each design that is. Making leather bags lesson 1, 2 umami, yoshimi ezura, japanese sewing pattern book, easy leather bag making tutorial, b376 b o o k. I love these books, but dont think theyre for beginners. Patternmaking for fashion design by helen josepharmstrong, metric pattern cutting for womens wear by winifred aldrich. Sew your own fabulous, modern outfits with the perfect fit. This book includes a complete westernsized sewing pattern for. I own two dress forms a half scale and a standard one and i know how to drape. Simple lines make these garments perfect for women of all ages and all sizes. Sewing dress sewing clothes diy clothes stylish dress book stylish dresses clothing patterns dress patterns linen dress pattern tunic pattern my first garment from the stylish dress book.
Thank you for sharing this i had actually spent the last several hours looking over books for pattern making. From stylish pillows and home decor to adorable soft toys for kids and fashionforward accessories, there is plenty to make and giftor keep just for you. Complete with stunning fullcolor photos, this japanese sewing book in english gives you instructions and pullout patterns for unique japanese fashion26 relaxed and. Modern pattern design by harriet pepin is available again and if you do not have one of the vintage copies, this is a great chance to get it. And if making the dress helped the weather to become cooler, thats great too. See more ideas about stylish dress book, stylish dresses and stylish. Patterns for very stylish clothes that i actually want to make and wear. Sew chic is the japanese sewing book youve been waiting forall new timeless and straightforward creations of yoshiko tsukiori, acclaimed japanese fashion designer and author of the stylish dress book, now available in. For that matter, if you already have a cad system but it is aging, should you upgrade to a newer version or get another software. I love that this dress has a few details, like the pleats and the pockets, but it. Apr 10, 20 sweet dress book comes with six patterns you can use to make 23 different stylish outfits. I chose pattern b because of its simplcity and design features that would lend well to a drapey fabric. I sort of love it in real life, but im still deciding.
This book has been available in english for a few years. But it isnt actually necessary to start your pattern making from paper patterns or basic. Yes, number 3 has just been published and since theres already stylish dress book 1 and 2 in my book shelves, i couldnt resist buying the number 3. Stylish dress book 3, the newest of the stylish dress book series. Smock blouse with garibaldi sleeves from stylish dress book, wear with freedom by yoshiko tsukiori. The pattern came from what is handsdown our most popular japanese pattern book for adults, stylish dress book 1, pattern e. Wear with freedom dress t sewalong part 1 yay, lets start making dress t from stylish dress book.
Wear with freedom a japanese sewing pattern book in english. Hundreds of thousands of backgrounds, color schemes and more at. Stylish dress book, stylish dresses, japanese sewing patterns, scalloped dress, super cute dresses, fashion sewing, sewing clothes, get dressed, fashion. I also purchased the newly released stylish dress book, it has some pretty cute casual designs. Nani iro pattern book dress j, size s, nani iro double gauze peaceful cooing in grey. Mar, 2018 the freya sweater and dress is possibly the most versatile pattern in my new book stretch. You can make it as a sweater or dress, with either a mock neck, roll neck or cowl neckline, with long or cropped sleeves, and optional ruffle detail. Using simple shapes and individual details, this book shows you how to craft a stylish collection of garments to your own taste. Mar 07, 2014 take a look inside stylish dress book 1. Thanks to the diagrams in the book, it was not too hard to decipher the instructions for making the dress. Sew mama sew blog i absolutely adore quite a few of the garments in the book and can see them fitting into my wardrobe effortlessly. You may already know this but i just wanted to make sure. Publishers weekly stylish dress book is the book that really fueled the popularity of japanese sewing pattern books internationally. I might need to add some new lines of shirring to tighten up the bodice.
Sew chic is the japanese sewing book youve been waiting forall new timeless and straightforward creations of yoshiko tsukiori, acclaimed japanese fashion designer and author of the stylish dress book, now available in english in the united. Learn how to sew a dress with more than 75 dress patterns for sewing. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I like this book as it shows what can be done when making your own patterns. Sweet dress book comes with six patterns you can use to make 23 different stylish outfits. I own several other books ranging from basic patternmaking, books that specialize in lingerie patterns, and menswear pattern books. It includes 26 sewing patterns for women, with illustrated stepbystep instructions. Im a beginner, having done a basic sewing class but not yet having much experience. Notably, however, more directions than usual are provided, and the size range is much greater than typically given, going up to size 16. It contains gorgeous photographs of all the garments worn by an ethereal young woman looking by turns thoughtful, worried, frail, then a little happier holding a plate of biscuits, followed by a numbered list of instructions for each pattern with. Sewing myself stylish reviving me and timeless techniques. Its the one on the cover this was my first foray into the world of japanese sewing books and due to the simplicity of both dress and pattern, i had no trouble following the illustrations. Drape or wrap various materials directly on your body page 24.
Add to that a sense of fun, and you have the sewityourself stylish dress book. Review japanese sewing pattern stylish dress book 2 sew. I own patternmaking software and i am currently using all the things i have learned and applying it to drafting patterns on my computer. Wear with freedom volume 1 in this series is a beautiful object in itself with high production values. There are also books for amateurs who want a relatively painless introduction. I think i will be purchasing professional pattern grading for womens, mens, and childrens apparel by handford, since the. The sizes in this book range from 6 to 16, bust 30 34. Stylish dress book is the book that really fuelled the popularity of japanese sewing pattern books internationally. Im going to make this out of that indigodyed khadi cloth from a verb for keeping warm stylish dress book i am very familiar with a sewing machine, but i am in no a seamstress.
From these simple patterns, yoshiko tsukiori has created a collection of beautiful garments that you can easily make yourself, fresh from bunka, the japanese publisher of. Entire book dedicated to making your dream clutch bag. If youre looking for instructions on how to sew a dress for summer, the holidays, or special occasions, look no further. Complete with stunning fullcolor photos, this japanese sewing book in english gives you instructions and pullout patterns for unique japanese fashion26 relaxed. Sew your own stylish clothes with this fabulous sewing book. The quality of the photos, the cute, wearable patterns and the very simple presentation makes this one one of my favourite. Stylish dress book is the book that really fueled the popularity of japanese sewing pattern books internationally. You can shop our new online shop or visit our toronto store to see them in person. Buttonup blouse from stylish dress book, wear with freedom. Complete with stunning fullcolor photos, this japanese sewing book in english gives you instructions and pullout patterns for unique japanese fashion26. The second part of the book illustrates the instructions to construct each pattern.
This is why it is a great fabric to use for many of the japanese dress book patterns, as it can make that extra fullness of some of the styles look more elegant. Holly lefevre, 504 main blog stylish dress book is the book that really fueled the popularity of japanese sewing pattern books internationally. One of my resolutions for this year is to really learn garment sewing from start to finish or atleast get my basics right of designing and working with patterns. The entrepreneurs guide to sewn product manufacturing is guaranteed to get you off to a solid start or your money back. Often described as the garment industry blue book, kathleens book is the most highly rated guide to the business. Find information on terminology, patternmaking principles, how to draft elements such as collars and sleeves, and follow the stepbystep instructions for creating full patterns. May 19, 2016 it was now possible to create or have someone make a wellfitted, stylish dress using these massproduced paper patterns.
Japanese pattern books dress e stylish dress book 1. This is also my third project from this book, and same as above, am continue impressed with the drafting. I made a size 10, and same as the tunic, i could have made a smaller size because of the very loose fit. Japanese sewing patterns japanese sewing pattern store. I cant wait to make my juniper pants, im a pants especially wideleg. Detailed instructions and stepbystep illustrations help ensure your success, while sewing tutorials on everything from creating buttonholes to mitering quilt corners and embroidering.
In this book of sewing patterns, yoshiko tsukiori provides inspiring, chic dress designs. It was now possible to create or have someone make a wellfitted, stylish dress using these massproduced paper patterns. I loved the sheer, drapey look of the pattern so i was sure to choose fabric that was sheer and drapey. From a simple design to completely tailored piece, nothing quite compares to the satisfaction of sewing dresses and skirts that fit you perfectly. This is part 1 of a sewalong, where ill be breaking down the sewing steps in a series of blog posts. Even though the original japanese version was published back in 2008, stylish dress book remains extremelywell, stylish. It really is the best bag making book ive come across and id like to make some more from it. The patterns in this book encourage hopeful fashion designers to get their start in a variety of stylish shapes. Its one of a series and is referred to as stylish dress book. I looked through my stash of patterns and two designs in my japanese pattern books fit the bill the best.
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