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"BASIC BLACK: 26 Edgy Essentials For The Modern Wardrobe by
Sato Watanabe [...] with patterns, instructions, and diagrams
translated to English. I am liking this one readers! There are
cute, fitted, and very wearable styles. YAY!!! Now fitted isn't
something I normally associate with Japanese Pattern Books so
let's just say I was very pleasantly surprised when I opened this
book, thinking it was going to be the typical potato sack/jumper/
smock type stuff from some of the other books I've looked at and
sewed from. No. Not at all. There are several things I can't wait
to sew for Fall [...]" --Sew Country Chick blog
"I'm a total sucker for a Japanese sewing book and Tuttle's
latest translated offering doesn't disappoint. Basic Black by
Sato Wantanabe contains 26 different designs, including as the
title hints a lot of useful basics." --Ideas and Inspirations
blog
"This book is fantastic! As I flipped through it, I kept thinking
"Oh, I want to make that! And that one! And definitely that one!
[...] I declare Basic Black a winner! [...] I'm obviously way too
smitten with the Basic Black book to part ways with it" --Sanae
Ishida blog
"The 26 patterns in Basic Black, cover blouses, vests, jackets,
skirts and dresses and there really is something in here for
everyone, even if you don't wear black! [...] I think you will
all find something to like in this book [...]" --Top Notch blog
"As a person who loves Japanese clothing design but never wears
black clothes I was intrigued [...] If you love colorful clothes,
don't be discouraged by the title! [...] The designs in this book
are beautifully constructed (or perhaps deconstructed) with
elements of smart tailoring and great details including angular
criss-cross darts, asymmetric hems and necklines, quilting,
pleats, and hand embroidered panels. It includes patterns for
A-line dresses, skirts, jackets, waistcoats, blouses, two
fabulous coats and a gorgeous cheongsam. As the title suggests,
they do all look stunning made up in shades of black but I think
would also look good in brighter colors." --IvyArch blog
"The title of the book is Basic Black, and needless to say, all
the garments featured are black. Have no fear if you are not a
fan of wearing black though because, with these essential
patterns in hand, you can create your own wardrobe in your own
favorite colors." --Japanese Sewing Books blog
"I'm so excited to add Basic Black, another lovely Japanese
sewing book by Sato Watanabe, to my collection! [...] I always
feel good when I wear black, so I was excited to hear about Basic
Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe. I wasn't
disappointed. True to Sato's style there is a pattern in here for
everything--26 in fact! Yep, that's right-- 26! Tops, dresses,
jackets and more. The fabrics are interesting, and the designs
are more body flattering than most of the other Japanese sewing
books you see on the shelves. Basic Black is another great
English edition of a Japanese sewing book." --Very Shannon blog
"Basic Black is one of Sato Watanabe's most recent book to be
released in English. I love Japanese books and black [...] I
chose Basic Black because the patterns really appealed to me.
Unlike other Japanese books, it mixes loose-fitting garments and
more fitted silhouettes." --Sewing Princess blog
Book Description
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Sew chic, dark-toned clothes with this stylish sewing book
and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe.
basic black is the English edition of a classic Japanese sewing
book which provides sew-it-yourself Western-sized patterns for 26
basic garments, along with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and
instructions. Author Sato Watanabe has published many books that
are favorites among Japanese sewing fans. in this book she shows
you how to make truly professional-quality pieces easily and
inexpensively at home.
DiY Sewing designs include:
* Lace Shirred blouse
* Tiered Sleeveless Dress
* Zip-up Vest with High Neck
* Frilled Shirt in Charcoal
* Flannel Short Coat
* And many more…
All of the styles and fashion are easily customized to create
your own personal style, and there is truly something for
everyone and every occasion in this book—from a smart two-texture
combo dress to a relaxed, bohemian tunic—and everything
in-between. All the styles are thoroughly modern and practical,
ranging from softly feminine or straight-line simple to
smartly-tailored or loosely-deconstructed.
Simple lines make these garments perfect for women of all ages
and all sizes. This book includes a complete western-sized sewing
pattern for each design that is easily adjusted to fit your body
form. The understated, graceful designs in this book are ones
that you'll come back to again and again.