Review by Library Journal Review
Interweave's latest Japanese translation is this follow-up to 2012's Shape Shape, which continues Hiraiwa's focus on modern, minimalist fashion. As the title implies, the focus here is on shape, whether billowy or spiral or vertical, and the garments include an A-line skirt that can be transformed into harem pants, a puff-sleeved bolero jacket, and a seamless wrap skirt that is flattering to most figures. Don't mistake "minimalist" for easy-to-sew, though-despite their simple appearance, there's a lot that goes into the creation of these garments. Two double-sided pattern sheets are included. VERDICT Minimalist fashion isn't for everyone, but this collection does feature some garments with the potential for wide appeal. Recommended for collections where other Japanese sewing books, such as those by Tomoko Nakamichi or Yoshiko Tsukiori, are popular. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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