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‘tiny happy’ was a journal of my handmade life from 2006-2025.

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I bought a copy of this Japanese book: Lovely Girls Clothes by Akiko Mano from this etsy shop a little while ago. I fell in love with the patterns and styling of course – I mean, come on, look at those gorgeous little models! In truth it was a bit of a cruel tease as I have a serious shortage of time at the moment and other Pressing Matters that don't include making wool capes for my own children. But I will make them, for sure. And one of those coats. And a bubble dress.

Anyway, I thought you might enjoy a quick flick through the pages too. 

P.S The book's reference number is ISBN978-4-579-11289-0 and there are a few more photos on my flickr page.

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21 responses to “quick flick”

  1. Louana Avatar
    Louana

    I do so love those books and those capes! Beautiful patterns and the styling of course!

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  2. jennie Avatar
    jennie

    Oh dear, i love every single one of those outfits!
    (and the expressions on those faces!)

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  3. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    These Japanese crafting books are my Kryptonite. This one looks particularly lovely, and I can easily imagine your darling girl in these beautiful outfits.

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  4. renee ~ heirloom seasons Avatar
    renee ~ heirloom seasons

    I especially love that blouse at the top (C/D). I had been wishing for a new japanese sewing book, and then found out that my friend just got a couple new ones, so I’m looking forward to flipping through hers…

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  5. Karina Avatar
    Karina

    they are just beautiful. are the instructions in english?
    time, time that precious time!!! It would be nice if we could buy some…
    🙂

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  6. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I love this one – I think it is one of my favourite kids clothes books.

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  7. Brittany Avatar
    Brittany

    i go bonkers over japanese craft or sewing books. they’re always so minimalist and beautiful. and i love how you capitalized “Pressing Matters”. ha!

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  8. Sarah Pridy Avatar
    Sarah Pridy

    You wear your watch the same way I do! My grandfather wore his that way to keep from banging it on crates at the dairy where he worked. I thought it looked cool when I was little so I started too. Can’t go back now! 🙂

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  9. jamara Avatar
    jamara

    Oh M! I need this book as I would dress Mila in every one of those pieces of clothing when she is older. I hope E enjoyed her ginger crunch you made her the other day, I would ask you to say Hi but she would see many people come and go there.

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  10. joanie Avatar
    joanie

    Fantastic patterns, I love them all. Sadly my not so little girl is starting to outgrow these books. Not sure what age they go up to.

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  11. di Avatar
    di

    Ooh I picked this one up recently too. Gorgeous isn’t it? I have a couple of years until my girl will be big enough to wear them, but I had to add it to the pattern collection. There are plenty of other things I need to make in the meantime too…

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  12. Neus Avatar
    Neus

    What a sweet little ones!! I really like this clothes even for adults… my question is: the instructions are in English?
    Thanks!! Have a nice day!

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  13. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hi neus, no the instructions are in japanese but there are diagrams which are possible to decipher. 🙂

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  14. Cindy Avatar
    Cindy

    This is pretty great. The photos alone can be a big statement even if you don’t understand Japanese 😀

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  15. mary Avatar
    mary

    Ohhh – this must be from the same publisher as the other you sewed a dress from (which I bought btw and loooove, though I haven’t yet tried to sew the dress for me!) Just gorgeous and so peaceful to sit down with, with or without any making :^)

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  16. Viki Avatar
    Viki

    I adore these pictures and would love to get my hands on a copy of this book. I am very much a beginner sewer though and need clear instructions, so do you think the diagrams would be enough for beginner like me? Thank you for the inspiration!

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  17. Nancy Cook Avatar
    Nancy Cook

    so good. i like your top choices a lot.
    i want to make so many of those. as you know i’m so addicted at making clothes for my girl. now i wonder if i have this one. isn’t that terrible that i can’t remember?

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  18. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Now I am dying to know what your ‘Pressing Matters’ are, because the capital letters made them seem very intriguing! 🙂 xx H

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  19. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hehe- i shouldn’t have made them seem so intriguing cause they’re… not.
    you know, just stuff like feeding children and visitors staying and shopping and emails and work… 😉

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  20. CreatureofHabit Avatar
    CreatureofHabit

    I love this book! So many great patterns…. so little time! 🙂

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  21. therese krzywinski Avatar
    therese krzywinski

    Oooh, the blue blouse in pic nr 2 is just beautiful. I seems the patterns are a bit small for my 9 y.o. girl though…

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