ETA: I’m sorry, but the second copy is no longer available. I’ll keep this post up though so you can find more information about the books.
Other recommended titles:
Dorothy Moore’s Pattern Drafting and Dressmaking (Originally Published as The Oriental Method of Pattern Drafting and Dressmaking)
Patternless Fashion by Diehl Lewis and May Loh. I wrote about this in May.
Earlier this year Tany posted about two Pattern Drafting books. I became mildy obsessed with tracking down copies as they were the Asian method and directions came in both English and Japanese.
I ordered three different copies with vague descriptions. There are three editions and I thought the sewing gods would be with me and send me the three different versions. Alas, they did not.
Today I received two copies of the same Pattern Drafting (no author but sometimes listed as Dressmaking), published by Kamakura-Shobo Publishing Co., Ltd in Tokyo, Japan. Publishing date is 1967.
The 204 page book includes step-by-step directions on drafting patterns for women, men and children. Over 200 different diagrams are included. If you are interested in Mrs. Stylebook or drafting your own patterns this is the book for you.
Table of Contents:
Not only does the book show you how to draft, it also gives you directions on fixing common fitting errors like sloped shoulders, etc. Also, there are construction tecnhiques like making a bound buttonhole, explanation of fabrics, how to make gathers, sewing darts, attaching an inner belt and working with prints — just to name a few.
Check out this review of the books on eBay and here on PatternReview.com
ETA: I’m sorry, but the second copy is no longer available. I’ll keep this post up though so you can find more information about the books.
This is great! I’ve been searching for one as well. Is there anyway you would make a copy of the book? I would be very interested in purchasing one if you where up to it!
Great Blog!
pls is there anyway i can get a copy of the book
Please please do you know how i can get a hold of this book.. google aint really helping. pls i really want this book.
This is what I am looking for. Could you please where I can buy this book? I live in Bangkok, Thailand.
Pls ♓☺Ɯ. Can I get this book.I really need it.this is wonderful!
I do have this japanese dress making book available if anyone is interested, volume 11 like new. you may also find on amazon