Circle Clothes
Exploring the new Japanese sewing pattern books is a delight for looking at clothing design in a fresh way. Converting 2D Cloth Into 3D Works (1) by Natsuno Hiraiwa has a collection of beautiful simple designs which have inspired me to get sewing and use some of the fabrics in my stash..I’ve made several things out of this book. The ‘jacket top’ at left is cut from a beautiful Japanese traditional width (15″) ikat silk that I bought in Melbourne. Even though most of the patterns are cut from wider widths joining the 15″ widths together still works. Great for handwovens. This pattern is basically a circle and many of the other patterns are variations on this idea.The only problem I encountered with sizing was in the expected length of the top. I found I had to add another 10cms (as a bias cut) to the bottom. So I think the patterns are designed for neck to waist lengths that are shorter than the average expected in western sizing.The other problem is missing out on pattern details because I can’t read Japanese! It’s enough motivation to learn how to.
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I purchased the book from yesasia
Ahhh, Japanese patterns… I love them, but can’t fit into them, and don’t know enough to alter the patterns except to make them shorter… That cross is mine to carry… 😛
It looks great. I have traced out the pattern but have not done any more than that!
Beautiful pattern! I have never seen Japanese patterns but I am certainly going to have to keep a lookout for them. Of course, I’m not sure the sizing would
be anywhere close to what I would need..nor would I look quite like the model if it did, but inspiration need not be practical! 🙂
Kaz, It is absolutely stunning. Does it flare out at the back?
Very inspirational. I love it… I’ll have a go!
Ana