Sew chic, dark-toned clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe.

Basic Black is the English edition of a classic Japanese sewing book which provides sew-it-yourself Western-sized patterns for 26 basic garments, along with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. Author Sato Watanabe has published many books that are favorites among Japanese sewing fans. In this book, she shows you how to make genuinely professional-quality pieces quickly and inexpensively at home.

DIY Sewing designs include:

Lace Shirred Blouse
Tiered Sleeveless Dress
Zip-up Vest with High Neck
Frilled Shirt in Charcoal
Flannel Short Coat
And much more...

All of the styles and fashion are easily customized to create your personal style, and there is something for everyone and every occasion in this book--from a bright two-texture combo dress to a relaxed, bohemian tunic--and everything in-between. All the styles are thoroughly modern and practical, ranging from softly feminine or straight-line simple to smartly-tailored or loosely-deconstructed.

Simple lines make these garments perfect for women of all ages and all sizes. This book includes a complete western-sized sewing pattern for each design that is easily adjusted to fit your body form. The understated, graceful designs in this book are ones that you'll come back to again and again.

Sew chic, dark-toned clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe.

DIY Sewing designs include:

Lace Shirred Blouse
Tiered Sleeveless Dress
Zip-up Vest with High Neck
Frilled Shirt in Charcoal
Flannel Short Coat
And much more...

Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe