Today’s translation request is from this book For No. 2 Round collar Dress (which is also the dress featured on the cover) I have translated the written instructions for Megan, instead of overlaying the text on the images because this pattern was 3 pages…
Today’s translation request is from Brandi for Dress K from the book Atelier to nani IRO’s Sewing Closet. I actually made the same in a blouse version, which is just a shorter version. So I’m pretty familiar with it. This was the part of the…
I was asked to translate the instructions for gathering of the collar in this shirt P, found in the latest nani IRO sewing book. There are 3 variations of this pattern – 2 of them are dresses (N and O) and the last one…
The following translation request is from Shi-wei who was planning to make this shirt from this book. Click here to read the full review Pattern Pieces 1 Front bodice, 2 Back Yoke, 3 Back Bodice, 4 button placket, 5 sleeve, 6 cuffs, 7 collar stand,…
Today’s translation request is for Amy, who needed help with the Japanese sewing pattern for the Cap sleeve blouse from this book by Yoshiko Tsukiori. It is still one of my favorite reference books for all the detailed pictures of sewing techniques. Read my…
Today’s translation request is for Sisca, who is trying to make a reversible bag with a very interesting design. At first glance I was confused too, with all the pieces of fabrics, lining and interfacing. And then I realized the key to sewing this is…
Did you know I’m back to accepting translation requests? Today’s translation request is from Michelle, who wanted to whip up a whole lot of these pretty tiered skirts for her little girl. This skirt is from the book that I reviewed 3 yrs ago.…
This should be my last translation request for the next few months as I will be taking some time off for family 🙂 I will still be posting book reviews and new book finds though, since I can’t possible stop buying sewing books right?…
Today’s translation request is for E Ray who needed help with the translating the pattern for quilt #2. There was not much information to translate this pattern other than the material list, as the actual quilt making techniques seems to be located on another…
Tina emailed me asking for help in figuring out the dimensions for making the tiers for this dress. Dress b from Basic Black. I don’t blame you Tina, it took me a while to figure it out. The answer laid in two tiny circular…