Sew chic kids 20 designs that are fun and unique--just like your kid!

Ruriko Yamada

Book - 2013

"Kids like clothes that feel good. Happy Homemade: Sew Chic Kids features 20 designs that are fun to wear and easy to make - tops and shorts for boys and girls, girls' dresses, and unisex pieces kids can really live in. This book includes a full, westernized pattern in four sizes for each piece. The patterns can be easily adjusted to suit kids anywhere from 3 to 9 years old. SImple lines give kids of all shapes room to move, and the relaxed styles look good on any frame. Easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions plus a few basic tips and money-saving wardrobe in practically no time at all."--Cover flap.

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Subjects
Published
Tokyo ; Rutland, Vt. : Tuttle Publishing 2013.
Language
English
Japanese
Main Author
Ruriko Yamada (author)
Other Authors
Masashi Karasawa (translator)
Edition
English language edition
Item Description
Translation of: Kizzu no fudangi.
"Includes 20 patterns"--Cover.
Physical Description
63 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm + 2 folded sheets of patterns
ISBN
9784805312865
  • Dress with frilled shoulders
  • Dress with squared neckline
  • Ribbon-tied blouse
  • Flared shorts
  • Smock dress
  • Tiered dress
  • Tiered blouse
  • Pin-tucked blouse
  • Roll-up shorts
  • V-neck dress
  • Dress with flared sleeves
  • Knee-length shorts
  • Shorts with back pockets
  • Front-buttoned smock
  • Wide-leg pants
  • Tiered skirt
  • Boy's stand-up collar shirt
  • Pinafore
  • Pull-over parka
  • Boy's shirt.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

In the latest from Asian specialist Tuttle in a series of Japanese books on sewing, with patterns translated into English and converted to American measurements, designer Yamada focuses on patterns for kids, with 20 designs for ages 2-8. There are several dresses for girls, a handful of pants, tops, and shorts for both sexes, and some dressy shirts for young men, all made of simple lines and presented on charming Japanese children modeling in linens and printed cottons. While a design such as the Shorts with Back Pockets seems perfect for a modern child, the sleeveless, frilled pinafore is one of the choices that has a pleasingly old-fashioned appeal to it. These designs are not for the short on time, or for beginning sewists. While patterns are provided, the makers will need to trace the correct sizes, add in a seam allowance (3/8 in. instead of the standard 5/8 in., for the most part) and then puzzle through the Japanese-style sewing instructions, which are big on pictures and skimpy on written guidelines. Still, patterns in this simple, pleasing style are hard to find, especially at this price point. Includes patterns and full-color photos. (Nov.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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