tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post749172529632779223..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Japanese Pattern Books -- YEA or NAY?Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-80051633560679038722016-04-21T09:27:38.915-04:002016-04-21T09:27:38.915-04:00I have sewn tons of the patterns, and I am a sligh...I have sewn tons of the patterns, and I am a slightly curvy,relatively tall Scandinavian build. I think that the clothes look nice, and my office mates and my husband seem to agree. DH does, however, love Japanese and Scandinavian design in general, so there is that...<br />He bought me my first book as a present with my first sewing machine. I own all three Stylish Dress Books, Sew Chic, Simply Sewn, Simple Modern Sewing, Drape Drape 1+2, Shape Shape 1+2, and Easy Sewing for Men. My husband loves the shirts and shorts that I've made for him from "his book." I think that you have to be fairly trim and enjoy a spare, modern style to wear the clothing. I also sew Merchant and Mills and Burda Patterns for reference. If you are thinking about it - go for it! I find the Stylish Dress Books or Simple Modern Sewing to be the best in terms of directions and variety.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-89466929745232784922016-02-27T18:18:30.433-05:002016-02-27T18:18:30.433-05:00Japanese Pattern Books: a big YAY. I have I AM CU...Japanese Pattern Books: a big YAY. I have I AM CUTE DRESSES, and although I have not made one from it yet I love looking at them. I like anything and everything that is different and not samey. I would like to buy more of them, but it's either a sewing book, sewing pattern, or fabric, and fabric usually wins with patterns coming second. Books are purchased on any left over funds from fabric and patterns.<br /><br />From<br />Cee Jay/Leigh on Sea, Essex, England, BritianCee Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093953760664583379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70646863997206064622014-02-21T19:24:58.544-05:002014-02-21T19:24:58.544-05:00It's this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Japanese...It's this one:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Japanese-craft-book-pattern-clothes/dp/B004XY6256/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393028645&sr=8-1&keywords=nooy+pattern+bookPeter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-59873458277808475432014-02-21T19:06:21.417-05:002014-02-21T19:06:21.417-05:00What is the book that has the pants pattern?What is the book that has the pants pattern?Russell1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/14985465806923185400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34157078211890184212014-02-20T12:43:17.869-05:002014-02-20T12:43:17.869-05:00Peter, this has been the most fascinating post! I ...Peter, this has been the most fascinating post! I have never heard about mori girl style before. Really good to know. <br /><br />Thanks!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02830389097061184807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-7065461846964149742014-02-18T06:33:14.034-05:002014-02-18T06:33:14.034-05:00I believe a lot of this comes from a Japanese fash...I believe a lot of this comes from a Japanese fashion trend called "Mori girl" or "forest girl."Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-3101709588928345182014-02-17T23:02:00.368-05:002014-02-17T23:02:00.368-05:00This isn't how I picture Japanese fashion. Wh...This isn't how I picture Japanese fashion. What does this represent?SueC56https://www.blogger.com/profile/06056215287306068267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-8697820270268329322014-02-17T09:58:24.748-05:002014-02-17T09:58:24.748-05:00I love Japanese pattern books, although I haven...I love Japanese pattern books, although I haven't sewn from any yet. I love the aesthetic, which is the simple enjoyment of line and pattern. I reject the idea that clothing that leaves something to the imagination and suggests girlishness as opposed to overt sexuality is the same thing as dressing like a little girl. <br /><br />These clothes wouldn't work on every body, but if you picked the right color palette and print and accessorized with "harder" clothing like tights, a jacket, and shoes, a lot of women could look good in those clothes.<br /><br />It's similar to Laura Ashley: there were the women who wore Laura Ashley style from bow at the top of the head to mary janes on the feet. That was ridiculous. That was "twee." Then there were the women who made Laura Ashley their own. It takes taste and judgment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42573268373398161112014-02-16T12:20:37.583-05:002014-02-16T12:20:37.583-05:00I have all the Drape Drape books and have made som...I have all the Drape Drape books and have made some of the clothes. Like folding origami which I also like. Love the clothes in neutral colours cuz the designs are so bold. My favorite sewing projects!Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14689395401269847602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12797023409126714912014-02-16T11:26:01.988-05:002014-02-16T11:26:01.988-05:00Thank you for introducing me to the term "Mor...Thank you for introducing me to the term "Mori" -- fascinating.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-45974743541635825472014-02-16T10:36:10.547-05:002014-02-16T10:36:10.547-05:00In theory, Yes. In practice, well... I like how co...In theory, Yes. In practice, well... I like how comfy and Mori they are, but on someone with my body, nooooo. This stuff would look fantastic and adorable on children. Maybe yes to the pants as loungers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-65399607483340335342014-02-16T07:53:35.594-05:002014-02-16T07:53:35.594-05:00No to this style -and it doesn't even make me ...No to this style -and it doesn't even make me wish I was waif-like myself.<br /><br />Yes to japanese sewing magazines ... if they're Gothic Lolita. Used patterns from a couple of issues and decided that I can read sewing even if I don't speak the language it's in.istahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895947394368909391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70575934082585817902014-02-16T03:51:43.223-05:002014-02-16T03:51:43.223-05:00The wrap pants actually reminds me of this pair of...The wrap pants actually reminds me of this pair of vintage pants: https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/158462980/vintage-paisley-psychedelic-1960s-stuart?ref=shop_home_active_6&ga_search_query=pants<br />Although they are wrapped backwards. Look interesting to me, but not so practical.Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067198810387388272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-4928653480115548352014-02-16T03:48:51.590-05:002014-02-16T03:48:51.590-05:00I'm Chinese and used to like these types of cl...I'm Chinese and used to like these types of clothes - very "mori girl" which are quite popular in China. But later I found out I looked so pregnant in them because I'm usually a L-XL to Chinese sizes and I'm a bit curvy. Japanese styles in the pattern books are more for skinny girls to play cute, look "kawaii"... Although the pattern magic series are very good Japanese pattern books, as Cécile above mentioned. Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067198810387388272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26289542474908068892014-02-15T21:21:39.417-05:002014-02-15T21:21:39.417-05:00Hahahahahahahahahahahhahah. Oh, gawd, the giraffe...Hahahahahahahahahahahhahah. Oh, gawd, the giraffe/tent visual . . . hahahahahahah. Now I have to go wee!!!!SavageCocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808766844879372311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88212826941813491942014-02-15T20:32:34.455-05:002014-02-15T20:32:34.455-05:00Maybe color ideas but the dresses kind of look lik...Maybe color ideas but the dresses kind of look like house coats or dresses that my family would wear around the house back in the 60's. Kids in the 1930's wore dresses gathered with volume and short. Taking a second look, the fashions kind of look like the ones from a 70's Simplicity book I have. The photographs really don't do anything for me either, but they are gorgeous. Josettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470039217443534947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-8887845051824494482014-02-15T17:12:41.854-05:002014-02-15T17:12:41.854-05:00I buy at least 2 craft/pattern book when I travel ...I buy at least 2 craft/pattern book when I travel to Japan. While I may not make something out of the book, I like flipping through to remind myself that simple basics can be just as beautiful. The pattern do fare on the smaller side but easily adjustable when the patterns are kept simple.Icyhttp://mommyeme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64485396772474160052014-02-15T16:03:50.472-05:002014-02-15T16:03:50.472-05:00I LOVE the simplicity and minimalism. The clothes?...I LOVE the simplicity and minimalism. The clothes? Not so much. They just look so bad on anyone with any curves such as myself.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204598010453409678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63502483183800289262014-02-15T14:15:19.675-05:002014-02-15T14:15:19.675-05:00I like them, they are lovely to look at, and the w...I like them, they are lovely to look at, and the whole liberty/william morris thing is greta, but ive only used the patterns as a basis, after all cut down and belted adds shape. Im only 5ft tall id look like a child! Also id never wear them with knee high socks :-). poppethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424056734739307105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26388447407974050692014-02-15T13:48:30.226-05:002014-02-15T13:48:30.226-05:00Japanese pattern books are huge in the French blog...Japanese pattern books are huge in the French blog community, but what a yawn.<br />It's true that the pictures are nice and have quite an appealing quality, I almost bought one someday, lured by the aesthetics, but then I looked at the patterns! <br />In my opinion they are really not flattering, usually boxy and you are right Peter, they remind me of patterns for children.<br />In conclusion: yes, but no!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07259290481920605413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74818440533115780982014-02-15T11:41:36.923-05:002014-02-15T11:41:36.923-05:00If you go on Ebay you can see the more mainstream ...If you go on Ebay you can see the more mainstream books like "Mrs Stylebook" (horrible name but better patterns) that are professional and less "twee". There are good bag pattern books and cute kids clothes as well. Then there are the really crazy Cosplay mags like "Gothic Lolita" and even books about making things out of felt cat hair!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-40385675774663308392014-02-15T11:11:56.048-05:002014-02-15T11:11:56.048-05:00I love Japanese pattern books for menswear and I l...I love Japanese pattern books for menswear and I love their patterns for separates (jackets and trousers) for women. I pick up "Female" magazine from Kinokuniya and usually want to make every pattern in it that isn't a dress. I don't care for the shapeless dresses. I know many people think they're good for "gamine" shapes, but I don't think they're flattering at all on me- I feel like my slight curves are completely obscured by all the fabric! Ick!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-47035907803530501412014-02-15T10:45:12.353-05:002014-02-15T10:45:12.353-05:00I love these books for both myself and my children...I love these books for both myself and my children. The size range works for me, and I find the photography as seductive as you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15213178479627531682014-02-15T10:10:08.137-05:002014-02-15T10:10:08.137-05:00I have a Pattern Magic book, which has some very i...I have a Pattern Magic book, which has some very interesting ideas, and would get more of those. But most of the other books I've seen are not for me. I do like the styling of the photos and that you can actually SEE the garment, unlike so many pattern books and ads for RTW.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-5103616656382529682014-02-15T10:07:43.538-05:002014-02-15T10:07:43.538-05:00Not for me - All wrong for my figure and I just do...Not for me - All wrong for my figure and I just don't like little girl looks for grown women, at least on me. I do like the pants you are considering. But I would wear something like that as a beach cover-up.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.com