Sato Watanabe studied clothing and accessory design at the Bunka Fashion College before beginning a career as a magazine editor, eventually turning her writing skills to cooking and sewing books. Watanabe specializes in uncomplicated, elegant homemade couture with room for a touch of individuality.
"BASIC BLACK : 26 Edgy Essentials For The Modern Wardrobe by
Sato Watanabe [...] with patterns, instructions, and diagrams
translated to English. I am liking this one readers! There are
cute, fitted, and very wearable styles. YAY!!! Now fitted isn't
something I normally associate with Japanese Pattern Books so let's
just say I was very pleasantly surprised when I opened this book,
thinking it was going to be the typical potato sack/jumper/ smock
type stuff from some of the other books I've looked at and sewed
from. No. Not at all. There are several things I can't wait to sew
for Fall [...]" -Sew Country Chick blog
"The title of the book is Basic Black, and needless to say,
all the garments featured are black. Have no fear if you are not a
fan of wearing black though because, with these essential patterns
in hand, you can create your own wardrobe in your own favorite
colors." -Japanese Sewing Books blog
"I'm so excited to add Basic Black, another lovely Japanese
sewing book by Sato Watanabe, to my collection! [...] I always feel
good when I wear black, so I was excited to hear about Basic
Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe. I wasn't
disappointed. True to Sato's style there is a pattern in here for
everything-26 in fact! Yep, that's right- 26! Tops, dresses,
jackets and more. The fabrics are interesting, and the designs are
more body flattering than most of the other Japanese sewing books
you see on the shelves. Basic Black is another great English
edition of a Japanese sewing book." -Very Shannon blog
"I'm a total sucker for a Japanese sewing book and Tuttle's latest
translated offering doesn't disappoint. Basic Black by Sato
Wantanabe contains 26 different designs, including as the title
hints a lot of useful basics." -Ideas and Inspirations blog
"This book is fantastic! As I flipped through it, I kept thinking
"Oh, I want to make that! And that one! And definitely that one!
[...] I declare Basic Black a winner! [...] I'm obviously
way too smitten with the Basic Black book to part ways with
it" -Sanae Ishida blog
"The 26 patterns in Basic Black, cover blouses, vests,
jackets, skirts and dresses and there really is something in here
for everyone, even if you don't wear black! [...] I think you will
all find something to like in this book [...]" -Top Notch blog
"Basic Black is one of Sato Watanabe's most recent book to
be released in English. I love Japanese books and black [...] I
chose Basic Black because the patterns really appealed to
me. Unlike other Japanese books, it mixes loose-fitting garments
and more fitted silhouettes." -Sewing Princess blog
"As a person who loves Japanese clothing design but never wears
black clothes I was intrigued [...] If you love colorful clothes,
don't be discouraged by the title! [...] The designs in this book
are beautifully constructed (or perhaps deconstructed) with
elements of smart tailoring and great details including angular
criss-cross darts, asymmetric hems and necklines, quilting, pleats,
and hand embroidered panels. It includes patterns for A-line
dresses, skirts, jackets, waistcoats, blouses, two fabulous coats
and a gorgeous cheongsam. As the title suggests, they do all look
stunning made up in shades of black but I think would also look
good in brighter colors." -IvyArch blog
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