Hellooooo readers!!!!
I’m back from my week at the Couture Sewing Sweatshop Class. Let’s just say I got my sewing on there. Seriously. Sewing, draping and fitting from 9 AM until 1 AM some nights. More on that later this week. When I get my photos organized.
But first, a giveaway!
BASIC BLACK : 26 Edgy Essentials For The Modern Wardrobe by Sato Watanabe
With patterns, instructions, and diagrams translated to English.
I am liking this one readers!
There are cute, fitted, and very wearable styles. YAY!!!
Now fitted isn’t something I normally associate with Japanese Pattern Books so let’s just say I was very pleasantly surprised when I opened this book, thinking it was going to be the typical potato sack/jumper/ smock type stuff from some of the other books I’ve looked at and sewed from.
No. Not at all. There are several things I can’t wait to sew for Fall so I won’t be giving away my copy, but Tuttle Publishing will be giving a copy away to one lucky reader.
Let’s take a peek at the patterns sewn up, shall we?
Pretty great right?
Of course there are a few of the usual suspects , for those that can get away with it….
Big thanks to Tuttle Publishing for sponsoring this giveaway!
To enter leave a comment below with your email included in the comment form and I’ll get back to the winner on Sunday Evening and announce the winner on my Sew Country Chick Facebook Page.
I’m recently reintroducing myself to sewing and I would be delighted to have a copy of this! Im certainly guilty of being drawn towards black – I love so many of these pieces!
I love it! Looks like quite a few wearable pieces. Thank you!
Love it!
I’d love to try a Japanese pattern book. Thanks foe the giveaway!
That round neck three quarter length shirt needs to be in my wardrobe. It’s absolutely brilliant and just the staple I need to go with my ever growing collection of home sewn trousers, skirts, and other goodies!
I have been wondering about Japanese patterns for a bit. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Thanks for the giveaway. I love the kids patterns, but haven’t tried the ones for adults yet.
Looks like a wonderful book!
Looks like a neat book!
I Love these patterns! Thanks for the chance to win!
I am finally starting to sew for myself and I would love to try a couple of patterns from this book!
Thank you for the giveaway!
Hi Justine, welcome back! 🙂 Yes, clothes in that book don’t look over-size, wish I have one copy of it as I like to sew Japanese patterns. Just sewed some last week.
Not typical of the Japanese pattern style! I am loving the vibe of these garments as they look smart but very wearable. If I am not the lucky winner I might just treat myself.
I look forward to hearing more about your Couture sewing class. Someday my schedule will allow time for more classes. I totally agree with you, this book is not your typical Japanese sewing book. Love the looks and I would really enjoy owning a copy.
Welcome back from sewing boot camp. Looking forward to learning more from your posts. This give away book looks very interesting and useful!
Looks like a great book with a good variety of patterns I’d like to try.
9 am to 1 am – wow, that is a long day of sewing! Looking forward to hearing more! I have never sewn from a pattern book, so would love to give it a go!
This looks like such a great book. And hurry up with your photos…can’t wait to hear more about the class.
Would love a copy of this book, thanks for this opportunity to enter
WOW!!! What a GREAT BOOK to jump start the fall sewing O:)
I love everything here! What a nice give-away, I’d love a copy for my sewing library 😉
I am re-imagining my wardrobe after recent retirement. I look for ideas to keep the wardrobe current,
This book would give me lots of ideas.
Can’t wait to hear more about your couture sewing class. This book looks inspirational. 🙂
I love this pattern book. The designs are ageless.
Oh these are lovely! So glad they’re fitted and can’t wait to see what you make.
Ooooooh! Pick me, pick me! Those patterns look so very wearable.
Would love to win this pattern book…love fashion from Japan.
This looks great! I would love a copy. 🙂
Please include me for the giveaway this book sounds awesome!
I have several japanese pattern books like this. their patterns are very easy and basic. They fit all sizes and ages which I like. I would love to find this book on my doorstep. thanks cindy
Very excited about this book… would love to win!
Oh, Justine, this book looks fantastic. Classic, stylish and timeless style – how could anyone not love it!
Love the last dress shown plus a few of the tops. Super cute.
So many amazing patterns! And the fact that they are fitted is just wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love that book! I have seen it before and I am doubting to buy it, so if I can win it it really would be a win-win-situation :).
I just fixed up my sewing room and this book would be so perfect to celebrate my sewing space!
I love this book! It has such wonderful patterns in it. It would be a wonderful addition to my ever growing pattern collection. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
This book appears to have a number of intriguing and beautiful designs that are just crying to be made up into elegant black (or navy for those who don’t wear black) fabric. I love to sew and have lots more time now to indulge in this rewarding passion. I’d love to win a copy of the book, but even if I don’t, I want to thank you so much for sharing your expertise and ideas.
Lovely garments in this book! I would love to have it.
Please count me in for a chance to win.
Thank you