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Wardrobe Essentials: Japanese Styles for Everyday

Melvenea

It’s pretty safe to say that I am on a roll with sewing everyday casual clothes for my wardrobe. I found a blouse on Pintrest from a Japanese sewing book one day and ended up falling in love with the simplicity of the styles. I have found 3 books that I really like so far.

Stylish Dress Book: Wear With Freedom by Yoshiko Tsukiori Tuttle Publishing

Happy Homemade: Sew Chic by Yoshiko Tsukiori Tuttle Publishing

Simple Modern Sewing by Shufu To Seikatsu Sha

The books are translated into English  with easy to follow instructions (for advanced beginner) and have western sizing. Styles are fast to sew and comfortable to wear. Most can be made from start to finish in a couple of hours.  Here are some of the styles I’ve made to date. I have been wearing the heck out of them.

tylish Dress Book Wear With Freedom Book
Stylish Dress Book: Wear With Freedom Book

 

Stylish Dress Book View E instructions. I like the pleat but think I will use different sleeves next time.
Stylish Dress Book View E instructions. I like the pleated design but think I will use different sleeves next time.
Stylish dress book View E with pants.
Stylish dress book View E with pants.
Stylish dress book style E back
Stylish dress book style E back
Simple Modern Sewing drawstring casing
Simple Modern Sewing
Simple Modern Sewing 3c model from Book
Simple Modern Sewing 3c model from Book
Simple Modern Sewing 3C instructions
Simple Modern Sewing 3C instructions
Simple Modern Sewing 3C has a cool crossover sleeve detail (like a baby tee) I ended up tacking the flaps together though. The neckline is wide enough without the flaps.
Simple Modern Sewing 3C has a cool crossover sleeve detail (like a baby tee) I ended up tacking the flaps together though. The neckline is wide enough without the flaps.
Simple Modern Sewing 3C
Simple Modern Sewing 3C with drawstring waist
Simple Wardrobe: Simplicty 1620 and Sew Chic
Simple Wardrobe: Simplicty 1620 and Sew Chic
Sew Chic View E, Simple Tunic with Ruffle Sleeve
Sew Chic View E, Simple Tunic with Ruffle Sleeve
Sew Chic view E
Sew Chic view E
This is style J modeled in the book Sew Chic
This is style J modeled in the book Sew Chic
Easy instructions with diagrams for Sew Chic Style J
Easy instructions with diagrams for Sew Chic Style J
Sew Chic Style J tied in the back
Sew Chic Style J tied in the back

Sew Chic style J Jacket tied

Sew Chic style A worn with pants
Sew Chic style A worn with pants
Sew Chic Style C
Sew Chic Style C
Sew Chic Dress C book
Sew Chic Dress C book
Sew Chic style C worn as a dress.
Sew Chic style C worn as a dress.
Sew Chic Style C with style A sleeves. The patterns are interchangeable so you can make lots of variations of the styles. Sometimes I wear pant with the dresses
Sew Chic Style C with style A sleeves. The patterns are interchangeable so you can make lots of variations of the styles. Sometimes I wear pant with the dresses

Published by Melvenea

I have had an fascination with handcrafted textiles since before I can remember. The most influential women in my life have been skilled at sewing and needlecrafts. This includes great grandmother Mattie and grandma Arelia who was ever encouraging and proud of her “sweet pea” as I attempted my first projects at the age of 11. Starting with braid weaving, then progressing to sewing, then crochet I was on my way. I received a bachelors in Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising from Eastern Michigan University in 2006. Over the years I have picked up knitting, loom weaving, embroidery and finally spinning every type of fiber I can get my hands on. The process of creating using traditional techniques has brought me much joy and fulfillment over the years and I hope to inspire others to explore our heritage skills through my sharing.

3 thoughts on “Wardrobe Essentials: Japanese Styles for Everyday”

  2. I love your outfits! I am just learning to see from Japanese books (Stylish Dress Book 1 + 3, Simple Modern Sewing). And it is so nice to see examples. Your jacket from Sew Chic Style is a stunner! I might have to add it to my ever growing list of books on the wish list!

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    1. Thanks Kris. I find myself grabbing my Japanese clothing more than any other items I’ve made. They are so comfy and easy to mix and match. Happy sewing!

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