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Book Review – For Sweet Baby

I once promised someone that I would review a baby sewing book, but I just couldn’t remember where I stashed mine. My bookshelves are overflowing with kids books and there’s always no space for mine. So I have to keep them in all kinds…

July 13, 2012

Book Review – Knitwear for Kids

Today’s book review is about knitwear for kids. The common misconception is that you will need an overlocker or serger to sew knits. But this book shows you that it is possible to sew knits with a home sewing machine. In fact, the whole…

July 6, 2012

Book Review – Daily Comfortable Clothes

This week’s book review is from a book I bought on my recent trip. It’s not a new book judging by it’s published date (Feb 2012). The title of the book is 毎日の心地よい服  by  櫻井悦子 (Etsuko Sakurai). I love the mood of the photographs…

June 29, 2012

Book Review – Cucito Summer 2012

Cucito is a kids sewing magazine published by Boutique-sha. The same people who publish Lady’s Boutique and Cotton Friend. They also publish a lot of other craft books and magazines. This is one of the magazines that I will buy regularly because not only is…

June 22, 2012

Book Review – Drape Drape (in English!)

This must be the first English book I’m reviewing. 🙂 Drape Drape is a series of Japanese sewing books by Hisako Sato. There are already 3 volumes released. These books have been greatly raved about, and wait till you see the pictures to find out…

June 1, 2012

Book Review – All your kids need Part 2 of 2

Today we will look at the rest of the book – All your kids need (read part 1 here) Some more sewing projects. The title says it’s formal wear for school entrance ceremony which apparently is a big thing at the beginning of the school…

May 25, 2012

Book Review – All Your Kids Need Part 1 of 2

Today’s book review is from one of my most frequently used books. This is a book covers sewing and other crafty projects, all related to school supplies and school going children. This book is also the thickest sewing/craft book I have! It’s 187 pages…

May 18, 2012

Book Review – Everyday Bags

Did you guys have fun sewing the Granny bag in the sew-along?  Here are more goodies in the book that the bag was “inspired” from 🙂 The title of the book is  いちばんよくわかる – 毎日使いたいバッグ which according to Google translate means Most often seen –…

May 11, 2012

Book Review – Handmade Summer Clothes for Mama and Girls

Mother’s Day is coming…So it’s time to review a book for Mum’s and girls! Today’s book features matching summer clothes for Mums and their daughters. Knowing how busy Mummies are, it is better to get started on your summer sewing since it will probably…

April 19, 2012

Book Review – Camisole & Cami-onepiece

I’ve been sewing for about 6 years now, and the hobby started because I wanted to sew pretty dresses for my girls. This explains why most of the books in my collection are for little girls. I did think about sewing for myself too,…

April 12, 2012