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Translations and Help with Patterns

Translation Request – for Emma

This week’s translation request is from this book – Straight Stitch Sewing Tunics and Dresses by Sato Watanabe.  The pattern translated is for pattern E variation 2. click on image to zoom in Materials Fabric – 2 Way Toriko Satin [Solpano 4112999] 145cm wide…

August 13, 2014

Translation Request – nani IRO Baby Shoes

Laura wrote to me end of June, asking me to translate this pattern for her, so that she could sew this for her best friend’s son. He is about 7 months old, and I hope these shoes will fit him since there is no…

July 22, 2014

Translation Request – Kimono Top

This translation request is for a Kimono Top. The pattern is from the 2014 Winter. Early Spring edition of Cucito magazine. Click on the images to zoom in.  Happy Sewing!…

June 6, 2014

Translation Requests – Nani Iro Kids Culottes

This pattern translation was requested by Vania, and I’m sure many of you will find it useful since it is a free pattern, the construction diagram is provided, and it will be perfect for summer! Use your favourite nani iRO double gauze fabric, or…

May 29, 2014

Translation Request – How to Sew Gathers

Hi Wendy, this translation is for you. I know I still owe you part 2 (sewing the bias necklines) but this took a while as it was quite wordy 😛 So please give me some more time for part 2. Also, I hope I…

May 23, 2014

Translation Request for Julia

I’ve been really behind on my translation requests, so I will try to clear my backlog  by posting one translation a week over the next few weeks. Julia sent me this request to translate two free patterns from Otsukaya. The two patterns are actually…

May 8, 2014

Translation Request – C zip

Today’s translation request is for Sheri, who needed to make this jacket for a wedding later this month. The pattern is from this book which I reviewed two years ago   Patterns (C/ 1 side) Back bodice, Front bodice, Yoke, Front edge facing Front…

April 11, 2014

Translation Request – for Janene

This is a translation request for a pocket dress, requested by Janene, from a book that I almost forgot I had! おしゃまな女の子のお洋服 ISBN : 978-4529047678 Pocket Dress on Page 12 1. Fold over the top edge of the central panel fabric, sew a casing and insert…

March 17, 2014