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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.