Make Your Own Japanese Clothes

Make Your Own Japanese Clothes: Patterns and Ideas for Modern Wear by John Marshall. Published by Kodansha International, NY, 1996. 1st Edition 9th Printing. Paperback. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine. Slight edge wear, content excellent. ISBN 087011865X. LCCN 87-82861. Classical elegance. Loose-fitting comfort. Versatility. Functional design. These are just some of the reasons why traditional Japanese clothes have captured the imagination of modern fashion designers and stylish dressers around the world. Making the clothes is surprisingly simple. Patterns consist of virtually all straight lines, and the non-body-conforming shapes require no darts, buttonholes, or zippers. The book has all the information you need to sew authentic Japanese clothes or to design your own. Sept-by-step instructions for making 14 selected traditional garments. Detailed patterns adjustable to fit any size. Over 40 sketches with many more suggestions for modern variations. How to use any size of fabric. Sources of Japanese fabric and sewing accessories. Full color photographs of finished garments. 130 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 16169.