Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Sew chic, dark-toned clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt; 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.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;DIY Sewing designs include:andlt;/bandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Lace Shirred Blouseandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Tiered Sleeveless Dressandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Zip-up Vest with High Neckandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Frilled Shirt in Charcoalandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Flannel Short Coatandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; And many moreandhellip;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;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 bookand#8212;from a smart two-texture combo dress to a relaxed, bohemian tunicand#8212;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.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;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.
Review
"As a person who loves Japanese clothing design but never wears black clothes I was intrigued [andhellip;] If you love colourful clothes, don't be discouraged by the title! [andhellip;] 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 colours." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;IvyArchandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"The title of the book is andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt;, 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." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Japanese Sewing Booksandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"I like the book because of the wide range of patterns. There are 5 patterns for Jackets alone! [andhellip;] from my past experiences sewing from Japanese sewing books, this one has a lot more description and all the diagrams and important parts are labeled so you will not be confused." and#8212;Mommy Sew Pretty
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"So, did I make anything from this book? Of course!" and#8212;Mommy Sew Pretty
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"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! [andhellip;] I declare andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt; a winner! [andhellip;] I'm obviously way too smitten with the andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt; book to part ways with it" and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Sanae Ishidaandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"The 26 patterns in andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt;, cover blouses, vests, jackets, skirts and dresses and there really is something in here for everyone, even if you don't wear black! [andhellip;] I think you will all find something to like in this book [andhellip;]" and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Top Notchandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"I'm a total sucker for a Japanese sewing book and Tuttle's latest translated offering doesn't disappoint. andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt; by Sato Wantanabe contains 26 different designs, including as the title hints a lot of useful basics." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Ideas and Inspirationsandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt; is one of Sato Watanabe's most recent book to be released in English. I love Japanese books and black [andhellip;] I chose andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt; because the patterns really appealed to me. Unlike other Japanese books it mixes loose fitting garments and more fitted silhouettes." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Sewing Princessandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"andlt;iandgt;BASIC BLACK : 26 Edgy Essentials For The Modern Wardrobeandlt;/iandgt; by Sato Watanabe [andhellip;] 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 [andhellip;]" and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Sew Country Chickandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"I'm so excited to add andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt;, another lovely Japanese sewing book by Sato Watanabe, to my collection! [andhellip;] I always feel good when I wear black so I was excited to hear about andlt;iandgt;Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobeandlt;/iandgt;. I wasn't disappointed. True to Sato's style there is a pattern in here for everythingand#8212;26 in fact! Yep, that's rightand#8212; 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. andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt; is another great English edition of a Japanese sewing book." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Very Shannonandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
Go beyond the little black dress! Basic black skirts, tops, jackets, dresses and coats have been in style for ages and never go out of fashion. Wherever you wear them, and with whatever you match them, they always looks elegant, polished and sophisticated. So why not make your own?andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Author Sato Watanabe, whose numerous titles are favorites among Japanese sewing book fans in the US, shows you how to make professional quality pieces easily and cheaply at home. For any sewer or do-it-yourself fan, these patterns make building your own wardrobe a breeze.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Available in English for the first time, Watanabe's andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt; is a classic book providing full-size, easily customizable patterns for 26 basic garments in four standard sizes, along with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. There's truly something for every taste and every occasion, from a smart two-texture combo dress to a relaxed, bohemian tunicand#8212;and everything in-between. Whether you want a smart black dress or a short coat, andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt; will show you how to make it. The range of personal styles to choose from includes:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; softly feminineandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; straight-line simpleandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; smartly tailoredandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; loosely deconstructedandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt; Some of Watanabe's designs include patterns for a lace shirring blouse, a sleeveless one-piece, a jacket, a vest, a frilled shirt, an A-line skirt, and a short coat. The designs in this book are the ones in your wardrobe that you'll want to come back to again and again.
Synopsis
andlt;iandgt;Basic Blackandlt;/iandgt; 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. 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 bookand#8212;from a smart two-texture combo dress to a relaxed, bohemian tunicand#8212;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.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Designs in this book are ones that you'll come back to again and again. Author andlt;bandgt;Sato Watanabeandlt;/bandgt; 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. She studied clothing and accessory design at Tokyo's famous Bunka Fashion College before beginning a career as a magazine editor, eventually turning her writing skills to books.
About the Author
Taeko Watanabe debuted as a manga artist in 1979 with her story Waka-chan no Netsuai Jidai (Love Struck Days of Waka). Kaze Hikaru is her longest-running series, but she has created a number of other popular series. Watanabe is a two-time winner of the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award in the girls category--her manga Hajime-chan go Ichiban! (Hajime-chan is Number One!) claimed the award in 1991 and Kaze Hikaru took it in 2003. Watanabe read hundreds of historical sources to create Kaze Hikaru. She is from Tokyo.