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…
Today we are going to take a look at the Spring Issue of Cucito 2014. This issue will satisfy anyone who loves sailor suits. Especially adorable on children! The sailor tops come in boys, girls and even an adult version for Mom! (in S,M,L…
Time flies when you are having fun! It’s already the first week of May and here are some new Japanese Sewing Books releases. Some of them were released the past few weeks (April), and some will be released in the month of May. I’m…
Another Japanese sewing book that has been translated to English, Yay! Adding that to the growing list 🙂 This is another translated book by Sato Watanabe, the other being I Am Cute Dresses: 25 Simple Designs to Sew. There’s another one coming soon sometime in July…
And here is Part 2 of this month’s sew-along. Click here for Part 1 if you need to refer to it. Just a quick note about the finishing of the hem (Step 7). Before you finish the hem, try on the dress first and see if you…
This month’s sew-along, as decided by your votes, is this Sleeveless Dress with Bow Sash from the book Feminine Wardrobe (translated to English). Those of you who took part in the poll early this month will know that it was a very close fight…
It’s time for Spring sewing! With Sewing Pochee magazine vol.17. Main feature of this issue – Dresses and Tunics. Other than sewing for adults, there are also sewing for accessories like bags, wallets, hair accessories, as well as some kids patterns. Let’s take a…
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…
Have you been waiting for me to review this book since you saw me post its arrival on Instagram? Ever since I started blogging about monthly new releases, I have been increasingly drawn to shopping directly from amazon.co.jp. (I’m not an affiliate to amazon.co.jp…
The results were very very close, and the winner (by 1 vote only) is the Sleeveless Dress with Bow Sash! From Feminine Wardrobe: Town, Party, Resort (in English) pg 6. I will be filming the sew-along video next week, and posting it up the week after (21st…