Two Books

I’ve had my eye on these books for a while and finally picked them up this week. I already have the first two volumes of the Pattern Magic series so it was only a matter of time before I bought Volume 3. The other, Drape Drape, is on of those books that I always thumb through at the store but have never purchased because I’m just a hair too big on the size chart. I started thinking though that the designs have so much volume that I could fit into most. I have the first one on my tracing table as we speak so we’ll see!

Do you have these books? Have you made anything from them?

Posted on June 12, 2012 at 11:13 am in Tools, Books, and Notions | RSS feed | Reply | Trackback URL

16 Comments to “Two Books”

gingermakes
June 12, 2012 at 12:19 pm

Cool! I haven’t had a chance to see these in person, but I’ve seen some interesting things from other people’s blogs.

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- Lizz @ A Good Wardrobe
  June 12, 2012 at 1:08 pm
  
  I’ve been scouring the internet looking at all the lovely projects others have made.
  
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maddie
June 12, 2012 at 3:54 pm

I recently bought the Drape Drape book as well! Isn’t it fabulous! The killer for me was that the book included actual patterns. Awesome!

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- Lizz @ A Good Wardrobe
  June 12, 2012 at 3:59 pm
  
  I cut out No. 13 this afternoon in a bright honeysuckle jersey. I’m so excited to get sewing!
  
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Beth
June 12, 2012 at 8:36 pm

I have both the drape drape books. I’ve made a few things from each. They are really fun to do – some more challenging than others. I hope you have fun!

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Sam
June 12, 2012 at 11:19 pm

I’ve been considering purchasing Drape Drape myself, but like you am right at the top end of the sizing. Plus I haven’t been able to find many pics of items others have made from it. Think I might go for it though!

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Jane's sew & tell
June 13, 2012 at 1:18 am

I can’t wait to see what you think of these. They look like fab books

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Sallie
June 13, 2012 at 6:53 am

i have the drape drape books – the styles are VERY forgiving so I think you’ll be fine. Which one are you making? Can’t wait to see!

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- Lizz @ A Good Wardrobe
  June 14, 2012 at 7:34 am
  
  No 13 is up first but I can see myself making the majority of them.
  
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Kelli
June 13, 2012 at 7:07 am

hmmm, i might need to add these to my collection.

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skyturtle (@skyturtle)
June 13, 2012 at 7:45 am

Wow, looking forward to seeing the things these inspire you to make 🙂

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symondezyn
June 13, 2012 at 1:04 pm

Ooohh I LOOOOVE books! I haven’t bought one in awhile but the last one I got was Shape Shape, so it totally reminded me of that when you named yours! 🙂 Even if the sizing in Japanese pattern or sewing books is on the small side, I feel confident that they can be altered just like any other pattern – and you’re right, many of them have a fair bit of ease and will fit you anyway 🙂

I’d love to see some peeks at the insides of those; particularly the garments you’re thinking of making! 🙂

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theperfectnose
June 13, 2012 at 4:16 pm

Yes and yes, and they’re an interesting/ fun way to play with patterns and fabric! I’m pretty excited to see what your make looks like-veryone seems to have done such great variations on these patterns.

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Inna the Wall (@thewallinna)
June 13, 2012 at 6:31 pm

Yes and no. I purchased these books when I just came to Japan, I was absolutely fascinated by styles and techniques. But at the time, I did not consider my level was good enough. It’s definitely something on my list for this year.
Can’t wait to see what you’ll make!

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Amy
June 20, 2012 at 10:42 am

I really want to try out the Drape Drape books but so far only find international sellers. They seem like perfect summer clothes to me!

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- Lizz @ A Good Wardrobe
  June 21, 2012 at 8:25 am
  
  Do you not use Amazon? They have it for less than $20 and it ships through them. Just a thought – I could see you wearing so many of these pieces!
  
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