One of the reasons I love Japanese sewing patterns is their simplicity. The clean lines are perfect for showcasing beautiful fabrics, whether it’s a printed silk or a plain organic…
Those of you who are familiar with Japanese sewing patterns would have heard of the Stylish Dress Book series. There are 3 books in the series, all by Yoshiko Tsukiori,…
This month when I was doing some pinning on my Halloween Pinterest board, I stumbled upon an awesome Japanese website full of free costume sewing patterns. The website is called…
{Update} This giveaway has ended. Halloween is just around the corner, so here is a quick book review all about sewing Cosplay costumes! This Japanese sewing book has costume designs for…
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED I saw the Japanese version of Stylish Party Dresses in Tokyo earlier this year, so I’m so excited to get my hands on the newly released…
At 30 weeks pregnant, I’m quickly running out of clothes to wear. I wanted to sew something, but it needed to be wearable beyond pregnancy – that’s why I’ve gone…
I have two Japanese sewing books to give away to one lucky reader! Thank you Tuttle Books for these books 🙂 Basic Black Black is always in fashion, and…
I finally managed to finish Dress T from the Japanese sewing pattern book, Stylish Dress Book 1. I’m really happy with the result, but it’s going to be a loooong time…
When harem pants came into fashion a few years ago, I thought of them as a fad; until I tried a pair on myself! They are really comfortable, and flattering,…
In Part 2 of the sew along for Dress T from Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom by Yoshiko Tsukiori, I cut the fabric, using the paper patterns we made…
Yay, let’s start making Dress T from Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom! This is Part 1 of a sew-along, where I’ll be breaking down the sewing steps in a…
The Sew Japanese Sew-Along is a Flickr group, and we’re going to make something from a Japanese sewing book before the end of April. I’ve decided to join in and…
I searched everywhere for a gold peplum top to wear to my cousin’s wedding in Indonesia. In the end, I realised I could make a nice, silk version myself using…
It’s my first Halloween since moving to the US. It’s not celebrated so much in Australia, so seeing the spooky decorations adorning the houses and shops in San Francisco has…
Happy Homemade: Sew Chic Kids is the English version of “Happy Homemade Vol. 2” by Ruriko Yamada. It contains 20 designs for children aged 3 to 9. If you want…
Wouldn’t it be great if you could sew a Japanese pattern? Without having to learn Japanese? That was my dream for the English speaking sewing community. So it’s with excitement…
This yellow tulle smocked skirt is a longer version of a pattern from the book, “Wrapped in Tenderness” . The book uses gauze for both the lining and the outer…
What is sashiko? It’s a type of Japanese hand embroidery that uses small stitches to create traditional patterns. Sashiko originated from the need to reinforce and strengthen fabrics. I recently…
Today, I am guest blogging at the blog, Japanese Sewing Books. Please check out my article on a free tote bag sewing pattern and tutorial. I have translated a Japanese…
My husband requested a pair of pyjama pants, so I picked up this Anpanman cartoon fabric in Tokyo recently at Yuzawaya. Anpanman is an extremely popular kids anime series, where…