Attempting to Sew Another Japanese Pattern (I'm in LOVE!) | Sewing a Japanese Pattern - Part 2

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[meursaultscourtroom]

That view! I could spend the entire day just looking out those windows. What a beautiful place you live! And that blouse suits you perfectly.

[mckoy]

It's lovely Janelle. The Japanese are so clever in their design of garments. Oversize never turns into dowdy but rather timeless, beautiful lines that make clothes edgy, elegant, and comfortable. The perfect fusion of form and function. I think you must have both of those patterns!!!!❤

[lizmarin]

I would never give up that sewing space with a view like that!!

[chlomo]

Not sure if anyone has suggested this, but once you've figured out which pieces you need to trace, you could use a Frixion highlighter to outline the pattern pieces you need. It'll just make it easier to see which lines you need to follow when you trace. The beauty of the Frixion highlighters is that when you are done, you can pass over them with a warm iron, and they'll disappear instantly, so you can do it all over again for the next pattern you want to trace.

[IshtarFish]

if it helps, all the letters are BEFORE the Japanese words saying which piece it is. So the grainline for the sleeve says "q" above 袖, then there's little arrows marking the edge of the sleeve, e.g. "q袖山”, and "q後ろ身頃合印” is the double notch for joining the sleeve to the back, etc. if it looks like a b but is AFTER some Japanese, it's a q, bc it's upside-down.

[brokenmolar]

I’ve seen Japanese patterns say things like “refer to pattern whatever for steps xyz” something that might help you is using google lens—the translation feature is very helpful! It’s not perfect but it will give you some more context. This fabric is SO CUTE and the final shirt is A+++!

[carolwocker]

The collar connection is called the collar stand. ❤

[patchwork]

This is one of those videos that I wish I could like more than once

[SuperNovaSirius]

Whaaa, this piece is so stunning! Well done on the scallap details! That's what makes it uniquely yours

[LRWdesign]

How beautiful! These Japanese patterns just feel so ‘you’.

[jennyrobbins]

Beautiful blouse. You chose the perfect material. So impressed by your courage to try something new and challenging. Your videos are also easy to follow.

[evepaludan]

What a wonderful shirt! You could definitely wear it open over the matching sundress for an intentional outfit on a summer night where you might need a little cover-up in the evenings. The shirt will also go with all of your skirts or pants. Great job!

[crystalneel]

Lovely!❤ I am loving the Japanese styles so much too!
Somehow they design things to look very neat & tailored yet comfortable & sassy!

[Melb_sews]

Yayy so excited to see another Japanese pattern

[penlennon]

lovely shirt that suits the fabric perfectly! and those buttons are the ideal size :) very inspiring to dip into my Japanese stitching books.

[liskimade]

I knew the scalloped detail would look great for the bottom of the shirt, but now i cannot rest until i make a shirt with a scalloped yoke!

I admit i did vote for the other shirt, but boy did you make the right choice! The super femme fabric with the boxy androgynous pattern is so so fabulous 😍 Obsessed

[franug]

It turned AMAZING! I think the cuteness factor of the fabric makes it even more Japanese. Loved the vlog also, very cozy (envy those views out your window❤)

[theMermaidRhonda]

Again, I'm so impressed that you were able to figure out the pieces with all those lines. I absolutely love how the blouse turned out! That fabric is perfect for it and it look adorable on you! I love your sewing room...I just have one window that looks out to my back yard in mine. What a great view you have!

[CeeceeWhip]

Oh, how I would love to see this blouse paired up with the dress you made in the SAME fabric!!! 😍😍❤🎉❤

[margarettonkin]

I thoroughly enjoyed your Japan diaries and watching you make up all the lovely fabric you bought in Japan. ❤

FYI, the collar connector is usually called collar stand😊