Japanese sewing books, compared for overseas makers

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Clothes for Me, Gently Stirring the Heart心そよぐ、わたし服Tomoyuki Nakano (Ookami to Fukurou) · Bunka Publishing Bureau (文化出版局)
Stylish Children's Clothes with Lovely Silhouettes (Expanded & Revised Edition)シルエットがかわいい!おしゃれな子ども服 増補改訂版Harumi Watanabe · Nihon Vogue (日本ヴォーグ社)
Fabric Accessories to Enjoy with a Sewing Machine「作りたい!」がきっと見つかる ミシンで楽しむ布こものNot confirmed · Boutique-sha (ブティック社)
Project typeWomen's clothesChildren's clothesBags & accessories
What you can makeMainly dresses, plus blouses, trousers, gilets and jackets (brand archive pieces and new designs)32 children's designs: dresses, blouses, salopettes (overalls), trousers and more61 items: drawstring bags and pouches, everyday bags, organisers and storage cases, home décor
Size rangeS, M, LFor children about 90–140 cm tallBags and accessories (no garment sizes)
Size basisSize labels only (chart basis not stated)Child's height (cm)No garment sizes
Full-size patternsYesNot confirmedYes
Seam allowance includedIncludedNot confirmedNot confirmed
Language / editionJapanese · Original editionJapanese · Revised editionJapanese · Original edition
ISBN978-4-579-11882-3978-4-529-06250-3978-4-8347-8777-1
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