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Translations and Help with Patterns

Translation Request – Check and Stripe

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…

September 14, 2018

Translation Request – Military Shirt

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,…

January 12, 2018

Translation Request – Cap sleeve Blouse from Sewing Recipe

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…

October 9, 2017

Translation Request – Reversible Bag

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…

July 10, 2017

Translation Request – Quilted Hanten Pattern from nani IRO

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?…

January 9, 2015

Translation Request – Quilt Pattern for E Ray

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…

November 28, 2014

Help with Patterns – Basic Black dress b

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…

October 16, 2014