Sew Japanese: 20 charming patterns for children
Stylish and practical garments to sew for active children, inspired by Japanese traditions.
this beautiful new book of functional, stylish designs for children contains over 20 original sewing projects for shirts, dresses, tunics and tops, as well as skirts, pants, jackets and charming accessories.
this collection has been designed with active boys and girls in mind. the cut is classic and the fabrics are beautiful, with delicate detailing and impeccable
finishing. Every garment is handmade with love.
Combining true practicality with contemporary style, Mariko's unique designs will inspire you to create comfortable and attractive clothing for your children.
Includes an envelope of paper patterns with all pattern pieces in four sizes, printed at actual size ready to trace off.
Mariko Nakamura is a Japanese designer living in West London. She began designing at a young age, drawing pictures of dresses that her mother would sew for her. This was the first time she experienced the special feeling of wearing handmade clothes. Mariko retained her passion for the craft of clothesmaking through the years, and became a fashion student at Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo. She arrived in England in 1998, and after studying 3D crafts at Brighton University, started her career as a clothes maker in London. Now, as a mother of two, Mariko most enjoys making children's clothes.
Author: Mariko Nakamura
Format: Paperback, 144 pages, 190mm x 248mm, 670 g
Published: 2015, HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom
Genre: Handicrafts, Arts & Crafts
Stylish and practical garments to sew for active children, inspired by Japanese traditions.
this beautiful new book of functional, stylish designs for children contains over 20 original sewing projects for shirts, dresses, tunics and tops, as well as skirts, pants, jackets and charming accessories.
this collection has been designed with active boys and girls in mind. the cut is classic and the fabrics are beautiful, with delicate detailing and impeccable
finishing. Every garment is handmade with love.
Combining true practicality with contemporary style, Mariko's unique designs will inspire you to create comfortable and attractive clothing for your children.
Includes an envelope of paper patterns with all pattern pieces in four sizes, printed at actual size ready to trace off.
Mariko Nakamura is a Japanese designer living in West London. She began designing at a young age, drawing pictures of dresses that her mother would sew for her. This was the first time she experienced the special feeling of wearing handmade clothes. Mariko retained her passion for the craft of clothesmaking through the years, and became a fashion student at Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo. She arrived in England in 1998, and after studying 3D crafts at Brighton University, started her career as a clothes maker in London. Now, as a mother of two, Mariko most enjoys making children's clothes.