tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post637759018501315254..comments2024-03-25T15:10:58.495-04:00Comments on Following The Thread: Weekend Review: Happy Homemade Sew ChicMelwykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-65852786541581386582019-09-20T15:01:55.205-04:002019-09-20T15:01:55.205-04:00I do like the aesthetic of these books, but as you...I do like the aesthetic of these books, but as you say, the size ranges vary widely. But details/style ideas can be adapted to other patterns too, and I find them charming to look through.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-14388492743222352842019-09-20T02:47:34.476-04:002019-09-20T02:47:34.476-04:00I like the way Japanese pattern books are not over...I like the way Japanese pattern books are not over wordy with so many instructions. It can be put quite simply, and there is never just one way of constructing any garment, so there is room for the sewer to feel okay about doing it their own way. And although the patterns are generally not my size, there are always details in design which can be transferred to any pattern.<br />I am not sure if I am taking a Japanese slant with my Literary Sewing Circle make, as yet. Not far enough into the book to make a decision. Inspiration is still to come.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286531350427715397noreply@blogger.com