Online Contest – WIN Japanese Sewing Pattern Book (closed)

By Airin Gomura

I made this top from the very popular Japanese sewing pattern book, Stylish Dress Book.  It is the very first pattern in the book, and is true to the flowy, relaxed styles found throughout.  I used a pink semi-transparent rayon type fabric.  The only difficult part were the pleats at the front, as I didn’t want to melt the fabric by using a very hot iron.  Lots and lots of basting stitches were used to keep the pleats in place before and stitched them.  I think that the ruffles on the sleeves are awesome, and now that I have mastered the art of creating ruffles with the sewing machine, they were easy to achieve.

I”ll be wearing this top with shorts (like seen here), denim cut offs, skinny leg jeans, and I might also try to see what it looks like tucked into skirts.  Might look nice with the white Burdastyle pleated skirt I made recently, worn with a waist belt.  Hmmm any suggestions?

There really are very nice patterns in this book.  You can read a bit more about this book and other Japanese sewing pattern books in this post, Top 10 Japanese Sewing Pattern Books.  Next one on my ever expanding to do list is the dress on the front cover (as below), which Novita from Very Purple Person has made into a cute top.

And yes, as the title for this post suggests, I have a brand new copy of Stylish Dress Book to giveaway. Entry is open worldwide.

TO ENTER:

1) Simply leave a comment on any of my blog posts.

2) For an additional chance to win, follow Sew in Love on Twitter or subscribe to my Sew in Love RSS feed.

Entries close on SUNDAY 7 November.  Good luck!

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36 Responses to Online Contest – WIN Japanese Sewing Pattern Book (closed)

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  2. icitea
    - October 13, 2010

    I guess this blog post counts as one qualified for the draw… so i’m commenting here for now. Maybe more later…

    le.paradis.found at gmail dot com

  3. icitea
    - October 13, 2010

    I’ve added you to my google reader by the way!

  4. Erica Louise
    - October 13, 2010

    First one to enter, yey! Already follow you on twitter, which is where I found out about the comp.. would love to try out some Japanese patterns, beautiful!

  5. NessyS
    - October 14, 2010

    Hiya! I just saw your post on BurdaStyle – and as I said in my reply there – I have just recently discovered the wonder, beauty and simplicity of these books. How fab are they?

    Why don’t we have things like this in English? It really makes me wonder – when you go and look through the bulk of commercial patterns available over here – most of them you wouldn’t make/wear in a fit!! I am trying hard to learn a bit of sewing Japanese so I can whip up a little number of my own! Looking forward to checking out the rest of your blog! xx

  6. carla
    - October 14, 2010

    Hi Rin, I love your blog :) I’m so crazy about japanese sewing books, eventhough I don’t understand the language at all. I’m so exciting read about your “top 10 japanese sewing pattern books (I have book no 1 and 4 YAY!!)

  7. Marilyn
    - October 15, 2010

    I love the beautiful blouse!!! What a gorgeous color and it looks so comfy!!

  8. Christina
    - October 16, 2010

    I’m so glad I ran across this blog! I really like that you refer to Japanese craft books. I would spend hours trying to make those little felt guys from my mom’s! Thanks!

  9. Melanie
    - October 17, 2010

    This looks like an amazing book – I would love to win! Thanks for the great giveaway!

  10. Creweltreatment
    - October 21, 2010

    Hi,
    It seems like quite a simple design, except for the gathers. Did you have trouble?

    Cheers

  11. Taylor
    - October 21, 2010

    That top is super cute, looks super comfy, and would look super awesome with a pair of skinny jeans! Yeah, I need this book :)

  12. Cathy Wilson
    - October 21, 2010

    Count me in. I would love this pattern book. I am an art teacher in a little (almost nonexistent :) ) Utah town.

  13. Denise
    - October 22, 2010

    Love your Blog! I would love this book!

    the blouse you made is lovely!

  14. Annette
    - October 22, 2010

    Love the pink top you made. And I hope I’m the winner

  15. Miyuki
    - October 22, 2010

    Hey there,
    I love to sew and LOVE Japanese sewing books but alas I’m not in Japan! You rock for sponsoring this giveaway!

    Thanks!

  16. Katherine
    - October 23, 2010

    What a beautiful top! I like how the pattern works in both plain and patterned fabric.

    K

  17. Cyndie
    - October 24, 2010

    Such a lovely giveaway. I lived in Japan (Tokyo) for about 1 year and I loved my time there. People were so friendly and women had so much style and class, I just loved the fashion there!

  18. Klara
    - October 26, 2010

    Love Japanese Books and sewing!!! Send me one :)

  19. Theresa
    - October 28, 2010

    Hi , that’s a sweet top ! I love japanese sewing books. They’re great !

  20. SewNumerical
    - October 30, 2010

    That’s a great top — I’d love to try it!

  21. Angie Iskander
    - October 30, 2010

    I’m joining!!!

  22. Another Dress
    - November 4, 2010

    I’m so glad I found your website!!! It’s fun to find people that like the same things as you :) I’ve just began sewing over the last few months and I’ve fallen in love with the Japanese dressmaking books. I’ve only got two at the moment, and even with very little knowledge of Japanese, I’ve managed to make some really nice things. I’d love to win the Stylish Dress Book to add to my little collection! Enjoy your overlocker lessons (I know too well of the frustration of re-threading the machine!) and I look forward to seeing a very stylish overlocker cover, hahaha. I’ll be back to read more of your blogs :)

  23. Claire
    - November 4, 2010

    I just arrived from Karyn’s blog: make something. I love the ruffle on the blouse sleeves, it’s details like that that make it so pretty!

  24. Kristina
    - November 5, 2010

    Zowee! I just floated through your blogposts. I especially loved the e-online business post. I am in the same boat. Chose to close down a retail shop to stay at home with my little ones and make a go of it online. Thanks so much!

  25. Robin
    - November 6, 2010

    I LOVE <3 these Japanese sewing books!! I live in NY and have been eyeing them in Kinokuniya-would love to try to make some of the amazing designs they have!

  26. Robin
    - November 6, 2010

    Would L<3VE to try this pattern book**what a great giveaway!

  27. Marilyn
    - November 17, 2010

    So ~who won the book? ~: ))

  28. Rin
    - November 18, 2010

    Hey Marilyn, I’ve contacted the winner but no reply! If she doesn’t come back to me by Friday, I’ll be drawing a new winner :)

  29. Marilyn
    - November 18, 2010

    Really!? Sounds good, but I am sure that person will get back to you soon! : ))

    Thanks!

  30. Marilyn
    - November 21, 2010

    So did the person reply?? ~: )

  31. Rin
    - November 21, 2010

    Hello~ No reply, so new winner has been randomly picked again :) It is Annette from Fabricate and Mira. Hopefully she will reply!

  32. Marilyn
    - November 21, 2010

    Congratulations to her!! How fun!

  33. Heather
    - December 4, 2010

    Love your blog!!!!!! Just starting to learn to sew and I hope this will be a start of something great!! Thanks!!!!

  34. Nata
    - May 7, 2011

    Oh, how exciting! I have wanted to try out a Japanese sewing book for a while. This would be a great opportunity. Greetings from Coogee!

  35. Rin
    - May 29, 2011

    Heya Nata. If you’re in Coogee, head down to Kinokuniya in Town Hall and check out the collection of books they have there. I can spend hours looking at not only Japanese sewing books, but other random craft books from Japan.

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