Simple Modern Sewing: 8 Basic Patterns to Create 25 Favorite Garments [Paperback]

Shufu To Seikatsu Sha (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 13, 2011

25 fabulous, wearable garments from only 8 simple patterns

Make a closetful of comfortable and easy go-to garments without needing tons of patterns. You need just the eight included basic templates which show you how to fold and cut for each of the 25 unique designs. The patterns are easy and adaptable with no-fuss sizing, so it’s simple to sew clothes that are perfect for you. If you’re a beginner sewer you’ll love the basic shapes and stylish results. Once you’ve mastered the patterns you can get creative and make each piece your own by using a variety of fabrics, or by adding fashionable embellishments like a print lining or contrast-stitching.

Fill your wardrobe in no time with these easy to make and wear garments.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Shufu To Seikatsu Sha is a leading craft and lifestyle publisher in Japan.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press; First Thus edition (December 13, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159668352X
• ISBN-13: 978-1596683525
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.6 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #37 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts > Sewing
  • #38 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts > Fashion

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

118 of 119 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! December 5, 2011

By Susannah G Allanic

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I received this book at 10:30am this morning. That was a fast delivery! Although I wasn't aware of Shufu To Seikatsu Sha's work I was intriqued by the cover image before the book was printed. The images and instructions are better than I anticipated. I've been sewing for nearly 50 years so there wasn't any fear that I wouldn't be able to handle whatever was thrown at me. What's nice is that these simple patterns and clear instructions will give any beginner to novice a pleasant learning experience with a firm foothold of the processes involved. The patterns aren't fussy and are easy to transfer to a tracing paper (I know because I have already started!). I see now that I am going to easily have 5 new outfits when we go to visit my inlaws for this Xmas week.

The only thing that I believe would make this book better is if it had been published with a wire spine. Seems like it is taking publishers everywhere a bit to long to anticipate the desires of people such as myself, who love to sew and have several handcrafted projects going on at any given time. So here is a hint for all the publishers in the world: If the book is about an a handcrafted form then it should have a wire spine because we artisans like to lay the book out flat on the table. If you've ever wondered why there are coffee and tea cup rings in old pattern books it is because we set those cups full of liquid on the openned pages in order to break the spine and force them to lay flat.

125 of 127 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable clothes, easy to fit, easy to sew. December 7, 2011

By Nancy Sue Anson

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While I often love to wear ruffles, lace and all things frue-frue, I also like comfortable, simple garments that go with many other pieces and are simple to sew.

This book has 8 basic patterns in sizes XS, S, M, L for the following garments:

1. Wraparound dress, also instructions for 2 tops.
2. Raglan sleeve top, also tunic and jacket
3. Jumper, also 2 dresses
4. 3 pant styles
5. 3 skirt styles
6. 3 more skirts
7. 3 blouses
8. 2 shirts and a tunic

The book layout is very pretty, as are the photographs. Every garment is shown, the instructions and diagrams are clear. Directions are basic enough for beginning seamstresses, along with suggestions for fabrics and accessories.

No special fitting worries with these clothes, all are comfy and roomy. Lots of forgiveness here. There are no intricate curved seams, insets, linings, complicated closures...nothing that might scare you off if you are a sewing newcomer.

I think you get a lot for the money. It's well written and beautifully presented. Other than perhaps the pantaloon pants, all the garments could become everyday favorites. What the heck... The pantaloon pants are really cute too.

165 of 171 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars great book - however December 15, 2011

By OSNY

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Great book. Clear instructions. Sensible, timeless designs - exactly what is so badly needed when it comes to contemporary sewing books - however: The patterns only go up to size L - which ends up being something like US 3-4 [teenager] size or a pettite. Short and no room for breasts. If they only took the time to make the pattern in some more realistic sizes I would have given this book 5+ stars.