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I’ve long admired wonderful Japanese pattern books until I decided to order one. As soon as I received Pattern Magic I started working on this top.
It’s made from white cotton fabric and has a zipper at the side. The back is plain, but in front, straps of fabric are intervowen and give it a sophisticated look. Only the crossing points are sewn together by hand.
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By missb-1 at Bluejules2008.etsy.com
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Nov 8, 2009, 02.57 PMby ichigogirl
Oh, I’ve made a toile for this one! I found it increaibly difficult to assemble it on myself and gave up, I’ll have to wait until I have a dress-form :-)! Good job, it looks great!
Oct 11, 2009, 08.06 PMby smallone
I just saw this site posted on another listing – Japanese PDF patterns online….maybe that can help with your diversity issue. http://tamanegikobo.ocnk.net/
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Oct 14, 2009, 10.53 AMby missb-1
Thank you for the link. I’ll check it out. :)
Oct 9, 2009, 05.49 PMby smallone
fascinating – is that front part woven? love how it adds structure and detail to a basic shell. This would also look great as a shift dress. Keep seeing great stuff made from Japanese patterns here on BurdaStyle, in SF we have a Japanese bookstore I’ve been thinking that I should go and visit see if they stock Japanese pattern books, I’ve looked on Amazon Japan but it would be nice to browse before buying
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Oct 11, 2009, 08.48 AMby missb-1
Yes, the front part is made by cutting the fabric into four straps and then interveaving them.
The Japanese pattern books are wonderful. I bought two so far. The only thing that bothers me is that they’re very specialised – one book is only on skirts for example, another on dresses etc. I’d like more diversity in a single pattern book.
Oct 9, 2009, 05.49 PMby smallone
fascinating – is that front part woven? love how it adds structure and detail to a basic shell. This would also look great as a shift dress. Keep seeing great stuff made from Japanese patterns here on BurdaStyle, in SF we have a Japanese bookstore I’ve been thinking that I should go and visit see if they stock Japanese pattern books, I’ve looked on Amazon Japan but it would be nice to browse before buying