Sewing Recipe

This is the perfect book for someone who would like to start garment sewing, or who would like to graduate from pajama pants. It includes 6 basic patterns (semi-flare skirt, yoke skirt, one-piece, cap sleeved blouse, shirtwaist dress, and a shirt), and then includes incredibly detailed photographic and line-drawn step-by-step instructions. Each pattern is perfect for customizing or for showcasing favorite fabrics. Patterns are in Japanese sizes 7-15, providing a larger size range than most Japanese garment sewing books. This book includes a full size pattern sheet.

Note that the book is written in Japanese, but patterns and schematics are included. Crafters who cannot read Japanese but who have some sewing experience are usually able to interpret the instructions without any trouble, and others can use the projects as inspiration for their own creations.