The kind folks at Tuttle Publishing sent another Japanese sewing book for us to have a look at and generously included some copies to give away to you, dear readers.
I’m sure you’ve seen Yuko Takada’s She Wears the Pants, also known as She has Mannish Style, on other sewing blogs this year. This is a beautifully styled book with interesting basics including jackets, shirts, dresses, and pants. The designs are modern and sophisticated and with the right fabric choices you’ll be able to make clothes that look more designer than homemade.
There are 20 different patterns with full size patterns to trace and, of course, English instructions. There is also a small but helpful section on sewing techniques.
Alright, who would like to win a book? We have three copies to give away to three lucky readers. To be in the running simply visit Miss Matatabi store and let us know which fabric is on your wishlist. Entries close Sunday 20th December, 3pm JST. The winner will be announced here. Worldwide entries are welcome!
A big thank you to Tuttle for providing these books.
Congratulations to Jane A, Manu, and Trudy B who each won a book. Thank you to everyone who entered!
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I would love some Les Fleurs Rasen – Flamingos
Any of the Nani Iro quilted fabrics….so dreamy.
I keep looking at the kokochi linen dots in beige, so simple yet beautiful…
I have so many fabrics on my wishlist, it’s hard to say which is my favourite. I think my daughter and I quite fancy the Japanese Fabric Yuwa Cotorienne animal puzzle. Thanks, Frances !!!
I love the Japanese fabric people, cotton lawn in black. Really love ALL Japanese fabric…. thank you for the chance
I just love some of the Nani Iro fabrics. The green/grey background freeway would make a really cool button down blouse and so would the mustard color circles. ODDLY my very favorite is a sale fabric….there’s been a digital techno plaid in there for ages that I think would make such a fabulous skirt or cute dress.
I love the reversible double knit in the grey and black dot/stripe. This book looks wonderful!
Double gauze mmmmm.
I’d love any of those new knits!
Any Nani Iro for sure! Kokka Fuccra
My favourit is bluebird – flock by Rashida Colemant-Hale . Thank you for This giveaway!
There are many fabrics that I like. The fabric at the top of my wish list is Nini Iro Kokka Poncho Metallic Japanese Fabric with mettalic dots. Thank you for the chance to win this inspiring book.
I love the Putidepome cat fabric. Great colours!
Ohhh the Nani Iro Birds Eye metallic today!
I love the metallic dot french terry you have! Thanks for such a lovely giveaway
My favourite fabric is the Kokochi double gauze dots by Kiyohara. So sumptuous! And what a fabulous book. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the Fuccra Rakuen by Nani Iro in purple!
I love everything Nani Iro! For a garment from this fabulous book I would choose the blue heather double knit!
I am always happy to add to my collection of double gauze. Anything Poncho is always good. Also, I like the linen and linen blends.
I love all your fabrics and they are all on my wish list but today I love Birds Eye and Sound Circle.
The Nani Iro fuwari fuwari quilted double gauze: it would make a gorgeous vest jacket for my daughter. I love Nani Iro…
Nani Iro Birds Eye metallic gauze ! Love that print, and also the Kokka Fuccra raken in light blue . Actually, the entire store is an eye candy treat!!!
Any of the beautiful brushed fabrics from nani IRO!
I love the Japanese Kei Fabric Crossword! It’s amazing!
I would love to try sewing double gauze … and there are so many beautiful choices here. Thank you for this generous giveaway!
I really like your canvas with emperor penguins. (though it was a tough choice)
I would love to try any of the double or triple gauze!
love the mannish style for wearing clothes. One of my faves fabric in your store is sweet patch by Atsuko Matsuyama
I love the Japanese Fabric Skylight A. Marked as wishlist!
I lust after your Knit fabrics all the time. Specially Japanese Fabric reversible double knit – stripes in the blue/grey version. I’d love to make a pair of trousers out of it. Beautiful.
I’ve been dying to try the Kokka rayon double gauze !
I LOVE the octopus fabric from Cotton + Steel!
Metallic glitter linen blend – beautiful!
Cotton + Steel Macrame
So many fabrics on my wishlist this year, but the favourite has to be Nani Iro Japanese Fabric Kokka Fuccra – so beautiful and delicatE!
Cotton + Steel Macrame lawn – pattern guides midnight, or Cotton + Steel Cat Lady – stack-o-cats coral
My favourite fabric is nani IRO fuwari fuwari. It’s like a dreamy field of flowers. Thank you for the give-away.
Nani Iro Japanese Fabric Kokka Fuccra. It’s like a dream.
Kokochi double gauze very is so pretty. I’ve not seen with double guaze yet, and it sounds beautiful
I like Nani Iro Kokka Fuccra. Thank you for the giveaway.
any print on double or triple gauze
I love the Japanese fabric
Cotton and Steel macrame… it’s stunning!
I really love the Japanese Fabric Swiss Dots – cotton lawn – taupe!
I really like the Japanese Fabric – chambray floral – pink .
Definitely one of the Nani Iro brushed cottons!
My wish list is huge but mainly its the floral voiles and rayon. There is a beautiful green wool floral that is gorgeous!
Definitely a Nani Iro, but I’m not sure I can choose! Maybe Pocho, probably a double gauze, although I’ve had my eyes on the Mountain Views series for a while.
The Linen Flowers – yellow is on my wishlist!
I love all the choice, but the Vespa Canvas is currently floating my boat…
I love the snow tree one!
I’m loving everything, but right now at this very moment I’m loving Nano Iro En Garden!
Of all the gorgeous fabrics on your shop, I love love Japanese Fabric Yuwa – rose jacquard double gauze in mint, I find it the most lovely, perfect floral print ever!
I am dying for some Nani Iro Kokka Fuwari fuwari in blue!
The Kokka Tsumiki fabrics are my favorite, the star one in particular.
nani Iro is always a favorite!! And those quilted cottons or quilted double gauze are so yummy!
Thanks for the chance!
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My latest favorite is Tomotake Muddy Works – Two Tone – A. Love the giveaway!
Now I know who the brainy one is, I’ll keep loknoig for your posts.
All the nani iros! Especially this one
Nani Iro Kokka Pocho Japanese Double Gauze Fabric – cobalt blue
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I love the Kokka Pocho in white & cream! perfect for a summer dress!
Ooh your lovely navy waffle knit is absolutely on my list!
I love all the quilted nani iro cottons- lovely!!
The seersucker lawn neon bubbles …
Thank you for the chance …
Ooo, yes please. I don’t have one favourite from your shop, but many. Currently topping my list is Nani Iro quilted brushed cotton.
The Wool Dash in Charcoal has been on my wishlist forever! But then I really have to make a coat out of it and I am a little intimidated by that! =)
I love the vines double gauze in green…. amongst many of the beautiful fabrics you have in your store.
A lot of beauties in the shop. This one is in my wishlist: Nani Iro Kokka Pocho Metallic Japanese Fabric – beige with silver dots.
This one is next on my wishlist as well as Nani Iro free way AW quilted brushed cotton. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love greens- Nani Iro Kokka Colorful Pocho Japanese Fabric – neon on dark green –
The Free Way double gauze – hitoiki by Nani Iro is at the top of my unwieldy wishlist rigth now. I want to make ligth tops and blouses. Spring is here (far northern hemisphere) soon right?
Japanese Fabric Nani Iro Spectacle double gauze – shun – 50cm
I love Nani Iro Fuccra pre-quilted double gauze
I love the striped double gauze in light blue!
The polka dot reversible double knit is definitely on my wish list! Along with at least twenty other things…
I love the Kokka tufle birds in double gauze – just delicious in a steam Queensland summer
Not only is Japanese Fabric Kokka Tsumiki Border (flocked fabric) on my wishlist, it’s in my cart, lol! So many beautiful fabrics to choose from that it’s hard to choose a favorite!