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Basic black : 26 edgy essentials for the modern wardrobe / Sato Watanabe.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Tokyo, Japan : Tuttle Publishing, 2014Copyright date: ©2005Description: 96 pages : illustrations (some colour), patterns ; 26 cm + 2 pattern sheets (folded to 21 x 15 cm)Content type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 4805313080
  • 9784805313084
Subject(s): Summary: "Basic Black" is the English edition of a classic Japanese sewing book which provides Western-sized patterns for 26 basic garments, along with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. All of the styles 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. Designs in this book are ones that you'll come back to again and again. 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. 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.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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 genuinely professional-quality pieces quickly 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 much more...
All of the styles and fashion are easily customized to create your personal style, and there is something for everyone and every occasion in this book--from a bright 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.

"Includes 26 patters"--Cover.

"Original Japanese edition published in 2005 by Kawade Shobo Shinsha. Ltd. Publishers, Tokyo"--Page 96.

"Basic Black" is the English edition of a classic Japanese sewing book which provides Western-sized patterns for 26 basic garments, along with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. All of the styles 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. Designs in this book are ones that you'll come back to again and again. 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. 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.

Translated from the Japanese.

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Library Journal Review

Black clothing is a staple of many women's wardrobes because of its versatility and easy sophistication. Inspired by this classic color, Japanese designer Watanabe (Stylish Skirts) designed a collection of 26 garments ranging in style from a casual button-down shirt to a simple sleeveless linen maxi dress featuring cleverly placed tucks to a flared flannel short coat with an asymmetrical collar. Clean lines with intriguing details such as pin tucks, unusual necklines, and feminine trim bring added visual interest to the garments. Sewists used to the directions in Japanese sewing books will feel at home with the cutting and sewing diagrams used in place of detailed written instructions; a guide to the symbols used is provided, as are ready-to-trace pattern sheets in sizes XS to L. VERDICT English translations of Japanese sewing books are popular, and this collection will appeal to experienced sewists who appreciate sophisticated, minimalist styles. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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