japanese pattern books

Big Clothes and Small Clothes – Pattern ‘I’

Here’s my latest make and another pattern from Asuka Hamada’s really and truly excellent book – Big Clothes and Small Clothes (see my last post for where to buy). This book is my absolute 5 star go-to favourite right now, even to…

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The little dress that could

If you’re looking for a girl’s dress pattern that’ll last a little longer than your average make, how’s this for picture proof? Five years on and Stella (above) is still wearing (and loving) the dress that Colette made for her…

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Pattern Review – Japanese M Patterns (M137)

Here’s a great jersey top creation made by Margaret in our 100% Modal jersey Teal Matisse Jersey.    The pattern used is Japanese M pattern – M137, a boat neck top with cuffed magyar sleeves. Thanks Margaret for letting us share your creation…

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Sewing Tessuti – a blogging round up

Be it face to face in-store or face to screen via a blog, we are always so thrilled to see our fabric made up. Invariably, there’s a thought that goes through our mind or words that spring from our mouths…

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Beginners Sewing Workshop – Nani Iro Top

Today we took a group of 6 super keen beginner sewers through the process of sewing together a simple top. Starting from scratch eg. selecting the fabric, cutting out, sewing, and all finishing off with a garment to be proud…

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