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Feel like a quick flick-through of this book with me? It's 'Sweet dress book' (English version of the original Japanese), by Yoshiko Tsukiori, Laurence King Publishing. I wrote about another book by the same designer here in March.

This book is similarly beautiful and quirky, with lots of great styling that could only be found in a Japanese book, such as flowers in a cat food tin and cats with bows around their necks. Also cakes and baskets and stuff.

Some of the patterns are similar/the same as designs I've made in the past, from Japanese-language books. Here are some of the clothes I've made from Japanese patterns:

Leaf-printed

Lemon-cream blouse (little girl's)

Brown dress with pockets

Marimekko top/dress

Blue dress with embroidered yoke (for a 5 yr old)

Brown top with crochet edge

Shirt with shell buttons

There are probably more… but I've run out of computer time : ) Have a great weekend.

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2 responses to “a borrowed book”

  1. asparagus pea Avatar

    That japanese aesthetic of asymmetry and grouping is so distinctive. There were three japanese girls in my design class when I did horticulture – I found their stuff fascinating. I couldn’t even begin to imitate (sincerest form of flattery right?).

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  2. Sarah Avatar

    wow that is cool they have an english version now. I bought one in japanese after being inspired by your blog, but then couldnt figure out the instructions (I’m not a very experienced or patient person at sewing let alone without english instructions. I might have to keep my eyes open for an english version now 🙂

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