blouse pants skirt

Posted on February 7, 2007 by mariko

I accidentally bought another Japanese sewing book a while back.

blouseskirtpants cover (Large).JPG
You can probably guess what kinds of patterns are in the book. ISBN 4-579-11096-X
I thought it would have just really basic patterns, but there are some cute items in there.
blouseskirtpants tunic (Large).JPG
I want to make this tunic top, I think, but I’ll probably make it shorter and less, you know, flowy.
I also like this little utility apron thing, though I think the model is wearing it as a skirt.
blouseskirtpants skirt (Large).JPG

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14 Responses to blouse pants skirt

  1. kat says:
    February 7, 2007 at 21:14

    I love your use of ‘accidentally’!!!!

  2. debbie says:
    February 7, 2007 at 21:57

    hmmmm….ok, i’ll try that on my husband next time – “oh dear, i ‘accidentally’ bought another knitting book/sock yarn/more beads….” kidding aside, i love the clean lines of the the clothes on the cover – is that a chinese style top in the lower left corner?

  3. sara says:
    February 8, 2007 at 07:11

    I love the patterns. Was that another Kinokuniya purchase?
    Btw, I got my superbuzzy fabrics and adore all of them! In fact, I’m dying to put them to good use but won’t have much crafting time for another couple of weeks. *Sigh*

  4. Alexis says:
    February 8, 2007 at 09:30

    I accidentally buy things all the time. Isn’t it terrible. My deepest condolences. HEEE! 😀

  5. Kristin says:
    February 8, 2007 at 09:54

    I accidentally keep buying those books too! Gawd, I’m going to have to get help. This one looks practical though. I buy the ones that have things in them for my fantasy life.

  6. alison says:
    February 8, 2007 at 14:15

    That accidental shopping is really weird, isn’t it? Oh well, what can you do. I love the pants + apron/skirt combo.

  7. Illanna says:
    February 8, 2007 at 14:20

    Thanks for the Superbuzzy order that you shipped so fast. I was surfing the web and I found a new Rowan pattern that’s named after you! It’s even knit up in your signature color. Check it out: http://theknittinggarden.com/ro-magbamboo.htm Scroll down a little and you’ll find it.
    I like that little utility skirt too- It would be fun to make with some crazy buttons.

  8. Sara, The wine Makers Wife says:
    February 9, 2007 at 15:01

    Hello! Just found your blog. My best friend is Japanese and she sent me an apron just like that in the mail. I LOVE IT and like to wear it over my jeans as a skirt thing… but I am not brave enough to go outside wearing it… still its totally adorbale.

  9. tanya says:
    February 11, 2007 at 14:29

    I absolutey LOOOVE these pants/skirt thing.

  10. Morgan says:
    February 11, 2007 at 23:49

    I LOVE the pants/skirt combo. So lovely! Thanks for sharing!

  11. Marianne says:
    February 12, 2007 at 06:38

    That shirt would make a great maternity top. I’m in the throws of maternity clothes and it is just beautiful and feminine. If you want to make me one, I wouldn’t object! 😉

  12. Marianne says:
    February 12, 2007 at 06:39

    That shirt would make a beautiful maternity top. I’m in the throes of maternity clothes, and not too excited about my choices where I live. You could make one up for me, and I’ll take a picture for your blog! 🙂
    The skirt/apron is cool too.

  13. Marianne says:
    February 12, 2007 at 06:40

    whoops, I posted twice–now three times–sorry!

  14. Terry says:
    February 13, 2007 at 06:08

    Yes, funny how those Japanese craft books just all of a sudden! accidently appear in your hands after you mysteriously? somehow paid for them….Happens to me at Kinokinuya many times:)

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