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translation of japanese sewing books

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 – Polka Dot Tunic

Another translation request from the Daily Sewing Book. This time it’s pattern d. a Polka Dot tunic. Click on image for full translation.  …

August 30, 2012

Translation Request – Daily Sewing Book

I received a translation request for a couple of patterns from this book – Daily Sewing Book The first pattern I translated was G.02 which is a slip dress with tucks and gathers in the front, and gathers at the back. Note that when…

August 23, 2012

Translation Request – V-neck Straight Dress

Today’s translation request is from Ritisha, who needed some help with the following nani IRO pattern. I love nani IRO fabrics, but have never sewn with one (because I cannot bear to cut that single piece I have stashed away), and it was only…

June 27, 2012

Translation Wednesdays!

I know that despite the best translation guides and dictionaries, sometimes it is still hard to deciper a pattern especially when you pick up a book like this. Some books provide great step by step picture, but this book gives me a one page…

May 16, 2012

Understanding the instructions – working example

It’s been a quiet week on the blog, because we are celebrating Chinese New Year over here in Singapore. Only two days of public holidays but many people have taken leave because there is so much partying to do. 🙂 Will be back in…

January 27, 2012