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Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe
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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:
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.
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…
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.
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Book preview
Basic Black - Sato Watanabe
contents
a Lace Shirred Blouse
b Tiered Sleeveless Dress
c Gauze Stripe Over-blouse
d Blocked Quilting Zip-up Jacket
e Zip-up Vest with High Neck
f Boatneck Dress with Bust Darts
g Whimsical Vest in Chiffon Lace
h Whimsical Vest in Corduroy
i Dress with Elbow Length Sleeves and Tuck Pleats
j Jumper Dress with Square Neckline
k High Neck Shirt with Three-quarter Length Sleeves
l Frilled Shirt in Charcoal
m Seersucker Shirt with Collar
n Polka Dot Jacquard Dress
o V-neck Midi Dress
p Gathered Dress with Shawl Collar
q Tailored Jacket with Raw Edges
r Tweed Jacket with Rounded Collar
s Dress with Stitched Skirt
t A-line Block Skirt
u Asymmetric Jumper Dress
v Tunic Blouse with Lace-trimmed Armholes
w Asymmetric Blouse with Tape Trim
x Cheongsam with Ribbon Detail
y Flannel Short Coat
z Raglan Coat with Pin Spots
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a
Lace Shirred Blouse
Wide cotton lace adorns the sleeve edges, hem and front opening of this feminine blouse. The sleeves are drafted in a square so you can change the amount of shirring as you wish. Wear the blouse with vividly colored tank or camisole to add a playful glimpse of color to your styling.
how to make it → p.36-37
b
Tiered Sleeveless Dress
This tiered dress is made by adding rows of material to the body section. The added parts feature tucks, not darts, with the concave and convex contrast creating an interesting sense of rhythm. Add as many rows to the skirt as you need, depending on your height.
how to make it → p.38-40
c
Gauze Stripe Over-blouse
This blouse is made as per dress b, but with fewer rows and with sleeves added. The gauze material is thicker than the dobby used for the dress, and I wanted to bring out more volume in the silhouette, so I've slightly increased the number of tucks.
how to make it → p.41
d
Blocked Quilting Zip-up Jacket
Smart, classy and functional—this winter jacket ticks all the boxes. I’ve attached a lining to the one I’ve made, although you can make it without. But please give the pockets a go—they’re so handy, you’ll definitely be glad to have them.
how to make it → p.42-45
e
Zip-up Vest with High Neck
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