Synopses & Reviews
Review
It is no secret that I am obsessed with Japanese sewing books...One of my new favorites is
I Am Cute Dresses by Sato Watanabe. I have one of Sato's skirt pattern books in Japanese, and I'm a big fan of her design style, so I was thrilled about this new English translated book of her dress designs.”
Tricia Waddell, Editor, STITCH magazineI LOVE Japanese style-and especially Japanese sewing books. So it's no suprise that I've been...eagerly awaiting the arrival of I Am Cute Dresses, an English translation of 25 dress patterns by Sato Watanabe. I grabbed a copy as soon as they were available, and I can honestly say that I want to make every single thing in this book! Stefanie Berganini, Managing Editor, STITCH magazine
Synopsis
25 easy-to-make and wear dresses
Start sewing simple and adorable dresses that youll love to wear. You dont need complicated patterns to make these 25 easy, loose, and effortlessly stylish garments. Each of these dresses is designed from basic, simple shapes that require no difficult or advanced tailoring, and will be flattering on everyone.
You just need the basic template for each dress, and then you can adjust the width using an included formula, and length by simply raising or dropping the hemline. These easy-to-sew and easy-to-fit cute dresses will quickly become staples in your wardrobe.
About the Author
Sato Watanabe loves designing and making clothes. Sato is also the author of several sewing books published in Japan. This is her first book of designs published in the United States.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. I Am Cute Dresses
2. I Am Very V Neck
3. I Am Mandarin Empire
4. I Am Barely Ruffled
5. I Am Peek-A-Boo Sleeves
6. I Am Hello Halter
7. I Am Simply Standup
8. I Am Baby Bateau
9. I Am Sassy Sundress
10. I Am Twice as Nice
11. I Am Tiny Tucks
12. I Am Raglan to Riches
13. I Am All the Trimmings
14. I Am All Wrapped Up
15. I Am Dainty Drops
16. I Am Cute Contrast
17. I Am Sweetly Tied
18. I Am Tripled Tier
19. I Am Jumper for Joy
20. I Am Sew Buttoned Down
21. I Am Shift Into Tunic
22. I Am Magical Insets
23. I Am Kimono Cute
24. I Am Box-Pleated Wonder
25. I Am Satin Doll
Construction Tips
Glossary of Terms
Fabric Layouts and Instructions