This book shows you how to sew your own wardrobe of flattering and comfortable skirts, dresses and tops. A feminine wardrobe by jinko matsumoto sewing princess. As i started deciphering the sewing instructions for this garment, i discovered that not. The book includes a heap of beautiful, vintage inspired lingerie patterns. May 23, 2017 sew over it is small chain of sewing cafes which opened in london in 2011 offering sewing classes, treats to eat, and fabric shopping. Thank you for creating this blog and patterns to give women more choices of a wardrobe that fit their style and bodies. Each pattern is also delivered in printshop format a0. Wardrobe sewing is like cooking you follow a recipe. Sew your own diy contemporary wardrobe using great fitting sewing patterns. A lifelong sewer, nancy is a former fabric store and sewing school owner and baby lock education director.
Inspired styles and classic techniques for the new. Wardrobe by me pdf sewing patterns for women and men. I did not request these particular books to grandma, so i am astounded by her good selections. I am always amazed by the beauty to be found everywhere, and no. If you dont have a budget for purchasing sewing books, dont worry. The execution, however, was not as pleasant an experience. Jun 14, 2017 modest, feminine dressing for the plus size woman.
Above images from feminine wardrobe by jinko matsumoto. This year, it is jazzed up, but more about that in an upcoming post. Fashion with fabric it is not a capsule wardrobe book as such but there are pattern for a range of garments including tops, dresses, trousers and skirts. They sell dozens of fashionforward patterns that would work well with any style. It is good for showing how you can make very differentlooking garments just by changing lengths and fabrics. Keep up with how to sew clothes, dressmaking patterns, sewing clothes blogs, dressmaking fabric, sewing patterns for beginners, dressmaking tutorial, sewing patterns for kids, dressmaking tips, dressmaking tools, sewing dresses, curvy dresses, jacket sewing patterns, tunic sewing pattern, vintage skirt patterns, summer dress patterns, dress stitching and more by. These are simple styles, and the sewing section is only about 20% of the book. However, the capelet shift dress is avantgarde enough for my taste i also covet the. After that if something can work with either a plain black top or plain black trousers and go under the coat or cardigan it can be in the collection.
Blogs about sewing are a fun and exciting way to interact and exchange ideas, hints. I just like the online sewing community theres so much information and encouragement, and having a blog allows me to be a part of it. I like that they take a basic shape and build on it for different looks, kind of like the feminine wardrobe book. A community of people interested in working toward a selfsewn wardrobe with an eye toward sustainability and quality. A graduate of the fashion institute of design and merchandising fidm, this texas native worked for a variety of companies in the fashion industry before joining colette in 20. The sewing patterns aesthetics are feminine, with a modern take on retro. If you read a lot of sewing blogs youve probably figured out by now. Popular author, blogger, and teacher gretchen gertie hirsch provides pages of sewing and fitting instruction, followed by 23 dress designs with included patterns. Sep 03, 2014 in a feminine wardrobe, everything revolves around the skirts. As many japanese sewing books, the styling of these books are minimalistic and quiet yet very pretty. Susan young sewing passion for sewing, fashion and fabric. As much as its fun to borrow from the boys from time to time, its nice to get in touch with our more feminine side too.
I find japanese sewing patterns to be less fitted and in baggier. Dont you just love receiving a surprise parcel in the post. Wardrobe essentials, are the garments in your closet that give you the wardrobe foundation to build from. Its amazing what different fabrics, hair styles and accessories can do to deceive the eye. Feminine wardrobe has the same easytofollow instructions and trace out patterns as the stylish dress book series but the clothes are perhaps a bit more commercial more like the sort of garments youd find in mainstream high street fashion shops than the smocktastic creations in stylish dress books.
On our blog, kris helps solve your wardrobe woes through the wardrobe architect series she writes. This is a wonderful book ive had the japanese version for years. Sewing your dream wardrobe is a beautifullycomposed book and resource for dressmakers who would like direction for developing a cohesive, handmade wardrobe. Today were going to talk about some of the really great sewing blogs and what makes. Above images from feminine wardrobe by jinko matsumoto above images from stylish dress book by yoshiko tsukiori these are slimline paperbacks, with simple construction instructions, annotated diagrams, and a pullout sheet in the back with full. I think the one i visit most often is gerties new blog for better sewing, but another one ive started reading again recently is zilredloh. I used the cardigan from wendy wards book sewing with knits. The first one i would like to work on is certainly this awesome blouse. Along my journey, i discovered several mature sewing blogs that i am dying to share with you. Pattern suggestions for sewing your own wardrobe basics.
The wonderful world of french sewing house of pinheiro. So whether youre a seasoned sewingmachine queen or an absolute beginner, take a look at our picks for the top ten dressmaking blogs. The flared shape of this dress lets you use use big, bold prints. Best sewing blogs with tutorials for 2020 start a mom blog. Stepbystep techniques for making clothes and home accessories. If this sounds intimidating, dont worry, there are plenty of sewing patterns for beginner and intermediate sewers. The designs feature wonderful, exaggerated bows and elegant frills to give you a beautifully feminine look.
Not just the fact that there are patterns for 21 beautiful. These are my favourite patterns from the this japanese. I want to give 3d a try, as i need a nice basic buttonup shirt. A variety of different techniques were used to decorate the kimono including various methods of dyeing such as variations of tiedye using shibori embroidery, and a form of warp or weft printing which, simply put, is when the warp threads are printed before the fabric is then woven. May 10, 2017 if youre a fan of contemporary, wardrobeready sewing, grainline should definitely be on your list of blogs to check out.
It took only a heartbeat to decide to create the classic slip on silhou. Japanese sewing books feminine wardrobe and sweet dress. Jeans, tshirt, top, shirt, buttondown, dress, blazer, jacket, cardigan, sweater. Nancy is a veteran wardrobe consultant with deep roots in the sewing industry. The clothing features wonderful, exaggerated bows and elegant frills to give you a uniquely feminine look. Oct 02, 2014 anyways, i am happy that at the end of the session, i completed my first project of the week and my final project from the japanese sewing book feminine wardrobe. An introduction to japanese sewing pattern books where to buy them in. Mar 17, 2017 the wonderful world of french sewing the evidence out there is incredible. Sewing could even turn into a parttime job hello, extra shoe money. The clothing features wonderful, exaggerated bows and elegant frills to give you a. Mar 01, 2017 sometimes it takes a while for inspiration to strike and thats where browsing the best sewing blogs come in handy.
Sewing blogs i love 10 best sewing blogs somewhat simple. First of all, feminine wardrobe and stylish dress book are pretty similar. May 11, 2017 as an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. Simple wardrobe patterns, japanese sewing pattern book, women dress clothing, easy sewing tutorial, casual blouse, gaucho pants, skirt,b1760 sianscott22 apr 21, 2020 5 out of 5 stars. Rectors golden number is 37 items, but it varies by season. Consisting of 21 clothing designs, feminine wardrobe by jinko matsumoto is a japanese sewing pattern book that caters to the ladylike taste. Laurence king sent me these lovely books a few weeks ago and i thought youd like to join me in drooling over the pictures not literally, that would be hideous, with the pretty colours, covetable hairstyles, rabbitintheheadlights facial expressions and great line in clogs. Year after year it is on trend for springsummer, this year is no exception. Sustainably sewing your memade wardrobe sewcialists. Some of these women may be slightly under fifty, and some are a tad over, age is just a number ladies. Twentyone beautiful skirts, dresses and tops for you to. Lisas style is has a bit of glamor and i enjoy her accent.
Kris is the designer at colette, and also writes and illustrates our sewing patterns. Im always on the lookout for new skirts in this exact shape, and its something youve seen me in ever since i started blogging. By enhancing the waist you immediately acheive a gorgeous feminine silhouette. Sewing a slip dress the perennial trend for spring. The design was part of the resort collection of the book casual and relaxed. Booked mentioned me and my sewing machine kate haxell casual sweet clothes noriko sasahara feminine wardrobe jinko matsumoto vogue sewing the colette sewing handbook sarai mitnick.
The invention of the sewing machine lead to a dramatic decrease in the cost of ready to wear garments, and an enormous increase in the manufacturing of clothing. Getting started with japanese sewing patterns clothespress. Your own fashion sense can shine through these seven complete tra. The slip dress is a repeat trend performer and a must sewing pattern. Andys grandmother surprised me with these two new japanese sewing books translated in english the other day. The clothing features wonderful, exaggerated bows and elegant frills to. I keep my eye out for clothing i feel is tasteful in a variety of circumstances. Jan 17, 2014 rin gomuraelkan from the blog sew in love sent me her e book, how to sew japanese sewing patterns, plus its accompaniment, easy japanese sewing patterns. The first book entitled les couleurs francaises is a japanese sewing book for mumdaughter outfits isbn 9784579112791 which i mentioned here. Feminine wardrobe japanese sewing book m is for make. Apr 03, 2020 a variety of different techniques were used to decorate the kimono including various methods of dyeing such as variations of tiedye using shibori embroidery, and a form of warp or weft printing which, simply put, is when the warp threads are printed before the fabric is then woven.
Jul 30, 2010 i saw this ruffle dress in feminine wardrobe and thought it could look really cute as a blouse. Particularly when they contain japanese sewing books. Moods ultimate list of the best sewing blogs mood sewciety. Japanese sewingjapanese patternscouturepattern booksblousefathertopsdresseswomen. Have you seen the book linked to the third series of the great british sewing bee.
Stylish wraps sewing book provides 5 fullsized patterns that can be used to. And im planning a knit top in red jersey with a splash print on it. I am in utretch on a short break that ncludes the main reason really visiting the huge fabric market. This sewing book shows you how to create your own feminine wardrobe, full of supercute dresses and tops. Find inspiration, sewing tutorials and information about new ped sewing patterns. The border print fabric is from kokkas trefle collection and the baby pink polka dot japanese fabric is from malin textile in chinatown. The big list of sewing pattern companies with my hands. Mar 20, 2018 find my book and workbook 10% off until sunday.
A plain black knit top with some interesting details would work well with the tartan trousers. Wardrobe by me sewing blog is about everything sewing related. Heres the first step im going to empty out my wardrobe this weekend and only put back in items for my summer january march capsule and a few to get me through the next few weeks til it have a chance to shopsew. Each season, you clear your closet except for a set number of pieces to be in your capsule wardrobe. If youre a fan of contemporary, wardrobe ready sewing, grainline should definitely be on your list of blogs to check out. This book shows you how to sew your own wardrobe of flattering and comfortable. Having clothes that fit became the main reason to start making my clothes. Simple wardrobe patterns japanese sewing pattern book women. This sewing book shows you how to create your own feminine wardrob.
I love this double gauze fabric i got from fabric tales japan. I have bought colette sewing hand book to make the 5 fundamentals and the bettine pattern. There are three themed chapterstown, party, and resortcontaining stylish clothes to take you effortlessly from the city to the. This is my first time buying japanese sewing books though i have been checking them out on etsy. The patterns are delivered to your email, and you print them from your home printer in format a4 or letter. I thought id be able to see what ive sewn and when, and keep track of wardrobe ideas and sewing tips. This gives the finished design an attractive fuzzyedged quality, you may know it as ikat. The camisole is based on the f3 pattern from japanese sewing book feminine wardrobe photo below.
Todays ive put together my top japanese sewing patterns so you can finally use that tooprettytocut fabric hiding in your stash. Take a peek online at the patterns and the dresses. I got to sewing immediately and i finished one top over the weekend. There are some excellent sewing blogs that offer a lot of the same information. Japanese sewing books feminine wardrobe and sweet dress book.
I love everything about sewing and fashion and have been doing it professionally and personally my whole life. Ive decided to include them here where i feel they are best. While there are so many different sewing pattern companies popping in the sewing scene. They promise to help you navigate japanese sewing pattern books and decipher both the language and diagrams. There actually are a few wardrobe patterns which the pattern companies claim can be sewn in a very short time. It is by yoshiko tsukiori, who also authored retrospective is stylish, a sewing book i have. While i cant say that sewing is always going to save you money, its like food where you can make some incredible items for yourself, learning and enjoying the experience and its much less than the cost of a restaurant. Like the stylish dress book, its just been translated into english and is coming out sometime this month.
Please note since writing this post it has been brought to my attention that the ladies featured are much more diverse than even i knew. There is no legend or key but i count eight panty patterns including knickers and tap pants, three bra patterns, three garter belt patterns, three camisole patterns, two wedding garters, a lingerie bag and an eye mask. Wardrobe by me offers a full range of pdf sewing patterns for women and men. Booked mentioned me and my sewing machine kate haxell casual sweet clothes noriko sasahara feminine wardrobe jinko. Apr 21, 2020 in the words of rector, a capsule wardrobe is a mini wardrobe made up of really versatile pieces that you totally love to wear. Jul 28, 2014 the truth is most of us wear 20% of our wardrobe 80% of the time.
This information is created to inspire you to sew fashion basics, using sewing patterns that are currently available. I dont know if its because ive been staring at too many of these books, or if this one is actually more wearable, but i actually liked quite a few of the designs in here. Teaching on call took up much of the first six months of 2015, and then i was offered a contract for september. I recently purchased your sewing book and reading the blog. For anyone who likes to wear a ladylike dress, this book is a treasure.
Learn to sew the perfect wardrobe no patterns required. I find the giant pockets bag out a bit, so i stitch the edges of the top closed, leaving a 6 gap in the middle to get your hand in. Items similar to kawaii clothes for chubby women japanese sewing pattern book yoshiko tsukiori sewing. Butterick say it presumably each garment needs 2 hours of sewing time. A feminine wardrobe by jinko matsumoto sewing blog.
Vintagestyle projects for the modern man, by vanessa mooncie gmc publications ltd. She develops wardrobes for private clients and teaches at national sewing conferences and. Free sewing book sewing lessons for beginners last update may 30, 2009 table of contents chapter one. Many of you will remember a parent, grandparent or other relative that did garment creation and mending for the family this was still true for most people through the 1950s. But what if you could have an entire wardrobe full of these garments. Another knittersewer double threat, rochelle of lucky lucille actually guest blogged for mood last year. Owner of the sewing room and the host for these blogs. There are three themed chapterstown, party, and resortcontaining stylish clothes to take you effortlessly from the city to the beach. Below is my compilation of many femininely beautiful and modest real plus size women from all walks of life in no particular order at all. There are three themed chapters town, party and resort to take you effortlessly from the city to the beach. The handbook is great for putting the theory into practice with readymade worksheets you can use. Sewing a slip dress the perennial trend for spring, summer.
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