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"It is no secret that I am obsessed with Japanese sewing books...One of my new favorites is "I Am Cute Dresses" by Sato Watanabe. I have one of Sato's skirt pattern books in Japanese, and I'm a big fan of her design style, so I was thrilled about this new English translated book of her dress designs." - "Tricia Waddell, Editor, STITCH magazine"
"I LOVE Japanese style-and especially Japanese sewing books. So it's no suprise that I've been...eagerly awaiting the arrival of "I Am Cute Dresses," an English translation of 25 dress patterns by Sato Watanabe. I grabbed a copy as soon as they were available, and I can honestly say that I want to make every single thing in this book!" - "Stefanie Berganini, Managing Editor, STITCH magazine"
"I am happy that Japanese clothing designer Sato Watanabe's book "I Am Cute Dresses" is now available in English. The 25 dresses in this book are indeed cute - with sweet names such as I Am Hello Halter, I Am Jumper for Joy, and I Am Shift into
"I LOVE Japanese style-and especially Japanese sewing books. So it's no suprise that I've been...eagerly awaiting the arrival of "I Am Cute Dresses," an English translation of 25 dress patterns by Sato Watanabe. I grabbed a copy as soon as they were available, and I can honestly say that I want to make every single thing in this book!" - "Stefanie Berganini, Managing Editor, STITCH magazine"
"I am happy that Japanese clothing designer Sato Watanabe's book "I Am Cute Dresses" is now available in English. The 25 dresses in this book are indeed cute - with sweet names such as I Am Hello Halter, I Am Jumper for Joy, and I Am Shift into
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Start sewing simple and adorable dresses that you'll love to wear. You don't need complicated patterns to make these 25 easy, loose, and effortlessly stylish garments. Each of these dresses is designed from basic, simple shapes that require no difficult or advanced tailoring and will be flattering on everyone. You just need the basic template for each dress. You can adjust the width using an included formula and length by simply raising or dropping the hemline. These easy-to-sew and easy-to-fit cute dresses will quickly become staples in your wardrobe.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was a bit shocked at first by the small patterns out-lines in this book, but once I got the hang of them, found translating them straight on to fabric a liberation. I have had to adapt the patterns to my size 16 frame. I did this by adding a width and a few more ruffles and pleats. In keeping with the spirit of the patterns, I found it easy to drop necklines or raise hemlines and found myself enjoying making adaptations these to suit my shape. The style of the dresses will suit people with 'arty' taste- I enjoy Noa Noa, Gudren Sodjen, White Stuff Tunics, etc to give you some idea of the style. There is a classic cross-over dress and a couple of very smart, almost Jackie K 1960's tunics. I do love this book; for me it makes sewing a fun creative experience.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can appreciate the reactions of all the reviewers here - this is a book to cause strong reactions. It is a pity there is no 'Look Inside' feature. If you are considering purchase, be aware these are indeed simple styles, making them easy to draft and to make up, and to modify to suit yourself. But they are all fairly loose, often with front and back bodice the same, no dart shaping, no curved armholes, rather like Muji clothing meets Very Easy Vogue. They suit being made up in natural fibres, but will often suit a bold print or stripe as well as a plain fabric. There are not 25 different designs here, more like two-thirds that number, plus close variations.
I hope that helps you decide if the book might work for you!
I was intrigued, and have already made a couple of toiles (trial garments in muslin to check the shape and fit). The drafting was straightforward, though presented in a way new to me - as combined diagrams to construct the pattern and fabric cutting layouts. You need to concentrate, and look out for odd inaccuracies which I suspect are the result of converting cm/inches. The patterns I tried made up accurately, and the sizing was what I expected. I definitely think they have potential for simple summer tops, tunics and dresses, but I do plan to modify them to achieve a look and fit that suits my style.
I hope that helps you decide if the book might work for you!
I was intrigued, and have already made a couple of toiles (trial garments in muslin to check the shape and fit). The drafting was straightforward, though presented in a way new to me - as combined diagrams to construct the pattern and fabric cutting layouts. You need to concentrate, and look out for odd inaccuracies which I suspect are the result of converting cm/inches. The patterns I tried made up accurately, and the sizing was what I expected. I definitely think they have potential for simple summer tops, tunics and dresses, but I do plan to modify them to achieve a look and fit that suits my style.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There is no pattern insert included in this book. Some of the styles are more contrived than clever. If I would have waited until I could see inside this book I would not have bought it.
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I Am Cute Dresses: 25 Simple Designs to Sew
This book is everything I imagined - it is true the sizing is small but any dressmaker worth their salt can size up and... Read more
This book is everything I imagined - it is true the sizing is small but any dressmaker worth their salt can size up and... Read more
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I love most of the designs in this book. I like Japanese styling. However, I found the patterns not the easiest to follow, a little more instruction would have been better for me. Read more
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