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How To Make

Last week I went to Kinokuniya books with a friend. She, of course, knew where the sewing magazines were. Me, I knew where the sewing  and textile design books were, but being ignorant of the Japanese language, I have no idea what magazines are what (and they are wrapped in plastic which is problematic). I am so glad me and my gal went to the store together! She also sorta twisted my arm and forced me to buy the cloth. Ahem.

I bought the one sewing magazine that was not covered in plastic, called Female. I fell for an outsized, light and flowing shirt that looks comfy beyond belief. The iridescent cloth to the left of the magazine is intended for this project.

The iridescent cloth is perhaps lawn, and the iridescence is, well,  glued on somehow. I assume it will wash off and I look forward to watching the process occur. I did a hand washing sample and it does seem to lift off the cloth so I am prepared. I don’t mind, I will have fun making wearing and experiencing the life of this cloth.

But first…

I need to figure out how to read the pattern. It won’t be too difficult, the illustrations are really well prepared and I can figure centimeters out.  My one main concern is, wash the fabric first (this is my quid pro quo), or after, because I could wear it in its full iridescent glory once! 

But yeah, who knows what finishes they put on the cloth, I should just wash it, right?

And to sully the waters just a bit more? I went home and looked up Cotton Friend. It seems you need to find these magazines on ebay or etsy in order to get a glimpse of the innards. Cotton Friend had quite a few pieces I would like to make and I feel a bit of a surface-design-frenzy coming on. Hmmm… blog everyday for a month? I wonder…

P.S. Thanks so much for coming back!

February 25, 2012 By Melanie Tagged With: garment construction, Japanese Patterns, sewing

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  1. Deborah

    February 25, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I say start cutting pattern pieces — don’t wash! Live on the edge. Can’t wait to see it finished.

  2. Jeannie

    February 25, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Wash! I am really sensitive to the finishes in cloth, so everything, including sheets are washed before my skin touches it. Otherwise, I am itching and scratching the whole time. I love the blouse and the shimmery fabric. I have some fabric that looks like that and the shimmer is from a nylon thread mixed in with the cotton and the shimmer doesn’t wash out. Have fun!

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