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I wanted to call your attention to two current discussions at the Stitcher's Guild Forum that are all about Mrs. Stylebook and other Japanese sewing books.
This discussion titled "Mrs. Stylebook" was started by TwistedAngel and is the most current, most lively of all.
This discussion titled "Mrs. Stylebook How-To Info" was put together by Liana. It has tons of very helpful information on how to draft the basic sloper, on translations of symbols, etc. Liana, artistwhosews, and MandM did an excellent job! I might've missed a couple more SG members who contributed their knowledge and their experiences to this discussion--and for that, I apologize!
Here are links to online stores that sell Mrs. Stylebook and other Japanese sewing books. Unfortunately, I cannot vouch for any them myself as I purchase my books from my local Kinokuniya Bookstore. I've heard of other MSB enthusiasts purchasing their copies from these stores.
Bunka Publishing Bureau and their page on MSB
Kinokuniya Bookstore online index
Megumi's eBay store called Simply Pretty Japanese Beads Books
another eBay store called Arco Tower 2
There are so many sewing blogs out there... so many. But there are those that are "diamonds in the rough" sort of blogs that are not just entertaining but also highly informative. That's all I'll say for now... I'm sure that if I say any more, I'll be digging my own virtual grave.
I'm glad that I've made a few friends in the blogosphere, and even when I retreated, those friends continue to send me links of other bloggers who attempted to make something from Mrs. Stylebook.
Tany deserves an award. She goes above and beyond. Whenever she posts of a project she just finished, you can pretty much expect her attention to detail, not just in text but in pictures. Here is the link to the jacket she made from MSB.
Kathleen Fasanella's blog Fashion-Incubator usually goes over my head. She always shows me how much more I can learn about sewing and drafting. She keeps me on my toes.
I've tried to search through other blogs but, alas, I couldn't find the projects they drafted from MSB and even projects from other Japanese sewing books. As I don't like wasting my time, neither will I waste yours.
I learned about drafting slopers mostly from Connie Crawford. Her drafting and draping books are easy for me to understand. Her 3-day seminar was motivating and quite helpful especially if you have trouble reading through her textbooks.
Besides her book Patternmaking Made Easy, she sells this draping interfacing that I used as muslin for my basic sloper. (See the pictures here.) I have yet to try it out for my contoured sloper. Give me some time and I'll let you know how that goes.
NAYY... I just like her drafting stuff.
Hi all,
If you like to see Japanese's pattern in envelope, these are 3 sites
that I got from Japanese girls over the Burdastyle.com.
http://www.m-pattern.com/catalog/jacket/catalog_jacket01.html
Jaeng, I am posting here to ensure that people checking out this forum, who may not read PR regularly, go and look at your coat review. Your use of MSB elements to alter the Burda WOF coat is inspirational and so well done!
Kay
Sure, why not.
I actually use MSB a lot when I made / alter other patterns.
This magazine is goddess sent. I leart that you saw my rain coat,
the red wine color one, remember? I also use MSB books, perhaps
all 143-145 but it was long time ago and I don't even know which
pages I have used. It's my fault and still feel very shameful for not to
give any cradit to MSB. I am going to add the cradit NOW. Forgive me, pleaseeeee.
Here's a community blog that was recently brought up to my attention. I've been addicted to it ever since . . .
It's French and those who contribute write in French . . . as if we English speakers don't have the trouble already with the Japanese language.
But the gratuitous pictures are inspirational, at least to me.
Some of the fabrics featured in Japanese craft and sewing books can be purchased online. Below is an online store that I frequent. They are based in Oregon, USA. Customer service is wonderful! Owner Kelly Stevens was quick to respond to all my emailed questions (usually about the fabrics) with detailed answers.
She has a blog buzzville.
I purchased several of my nani IRO fabrics from her. She even included a couple pieces of Japanese hard candy with my order. Now I don't eat hard candy, but they were sure a sweet surprise.
Support your local indie fabric stores, I say! They work hard to provide us with quality fabrics.
One indie fabric store in Seattle, USA is Stitches.
Owner Amy Ellsworth is a pleasure to meet. Her store also sells the nani IRO fabrics (can you tell that I love sewing AND wearing this stuff?), so be sure to check out her store when you're in town.
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