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<p><P>Classical elegance. Loose-fitting comfort. Versatility. Functional design. These are just some of the reasons why traditional Japanese clothes have captured the imagination of modern fashion designers and stylish dressers around the world.<P>Making Japanese clothes is surprisingly simple. Patterns consist of virtually all straight lines, and the non-body-conforming shapes require no darts, buttonholes, or zippers.<P>Here, in this creative sourcebook, is all the information you need to sew authentic Japanese clothes or to design your own Japan-inspired fashions&#58;<P>&middot; Step-by-step instructions for making 14 select traditional garments, from the luxurious wedding rove and the classic kimono to the informal hanten jacket and practical field pants<P>&middot; Detailed patterns that can be adjusted to fit any size<P>&middot; An introduction to the basic building blockssleeve shapes, collars, hems, linings, and paddingso creative sewers can design their own fashions<P>&middot; Over 40 sketches with many more suggestions for modern variations on the classic garments<P>&middot; A choice of authentic Japanese techniques or simplified methods that achieve the same look<P>&middo

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Author

Marshall, John, 1955-

Publisher

Tokyo ; New York: Kodansha International ; New York, N.Y.: Distributed in the United States through Harper & Row

Published

1988

Language

EN

ISBN

9780870118654

Category

reference

Subjects

Home & Lifestyle, Cooking, Crafts & Hobbies

Rating

3.87 / 5 (54 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14