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title: "Chronicle Books Stylish Dress Book: Simple Smocks, Dresses and Tops Paperback – May 7, 2013"
brand: "yoshiko tsukiori"
price: "₩137388"
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# Chronicle Books Stylish Dress Book: Simple Smocks, Dresses and Tops Paperback – May 7, 2013

**Brand:** yoshiko tsukiori
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- **What is this?** Chronicle Books Stylish Dress Book: Simple Smocks, Dresses and Tops Paperback – May 7, 2013 by yoshiko tsukiori
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## Customer Reviews

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    Disappointed
  

*by A***. on Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023*

I’ve bought a number of similar books and thought this would be a good addition, particularly because of this dress shown on the back cover and on page 7.  On my first reading through the book I discovered the pattern for the dress is not included, only the linen dress shown under it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Wonderful!
  

*by M***. on Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2013*

Full disclosure-I lived in Japan for the last two years and bought a ton of Japanese sewing books. While I cannot "read" them, I am able to figure out the patterns and sewing with the graphics, sequence, and numbers.Sometimes I went to my local Okinawan sewing store and the ladies there read it for me, and helped me with interfacings and such.I absolutely LOVE this book. It makes 
  
Shape Shape 2: Sewing for Minimalist Style







  
  
     pale. The patterns are simple, yet so very versatile and the photography  is as usualy great. Japanese sewing books are, at least in my opinion, a work of art.If you are looking to re-create the typical simplistic Japanese style, this is the book to get. I also have 
  
Feminine Wardrobe: Town, Party, Resort







  
  
     but it is rather boring compared to this one. I do acknowledge that it might just be me, but I want to sew almost every single piece in this book.Other reviewers have commented on sizing and number of patterns, but let me just tell you that the majority of pieces were made with Liberty of London fabric, and they simply look gorgeous.As the title states, it is smocks, dresses and tops (tunics and slips). The graphics are just like the Japanese sewing books put them-they show the sequence of assembly and clarify steps along the way. They are clear, precise enough to understand and wonderfully simple.Edit 02/05/2014I am still in love with the book. However, I wanted to give you my optinon on the other options from Yoshiko Tsukiori. The hot runner up to this book is 
  
Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom







  
  
     and my verdict is still out which one I like better. They are both very similar, but different. I find the graphics are actually better and simpler in the Wear with Freedom ones, but that might be because the dresses are simpler in construction. But that's my opinion, somebody else might differ on it.The other books are 
  
Happy Homemade: Sew Chic: 20 Simple Everyday Designs







  
  
     and while it has a skirt, sarouel pants and bermudas in it...it isn't nearly as visually appealing as the previous two books. Except for the sarouel pants nothins has really made me go "ohhhh! I have to make this" in this book. Again, personal preference.And the last one is 
  
Stylish Dress Book: Clothing for Everyday Wear







  
  
     and I don't particularly like it either. It's certainly not the lack of liberty prints, because Yoshiko seems to love them-and rightfully so! Not sure what it is, but the patterns seem kind of bland. Again, personal preference and I highly recommend you use the look inside function to get an idea of whether you'll like the book or not.I love Yoshiko Tsukiori and I am sew happy I can reproduce living in Japan through her patterns!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Beautiful and Inspirational Sewing
  

*by S***W on Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017*

Great book. I love Japanese Sewing books and this one is one of my favorites. The styles are simple, easy to wear, and fun/challenging to make. Photos are beautiful and inspirational. As with most books like this, the largest size may be too small. Sizes in this book range from xtra small (bust  30") to large (bust 36"). My body shape doesn't conform to the sizes, but alterations are easy to make to the pattern pieces - all the garments I've made so far have come out great.Patterns in this book I have used at least once is the camisole (made a few times from thin cottons and light knits}, a jumper dress - great for layering, and  a few drawstring neck dresses/tops.OK, it is difficult to trace the patterns off the pattern sheet but, if you get a roll of Medical Pattern Paper (like this: 
  
Medical Pattern Paper: 21" x 225' Single Roll of Patternmaking, Drafting, and Tracing Paper by Cardinal Health







  
  
    ) the job is much easier - although it is still a pain to add the seam allowances, sigh)

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