Zakka Sewing: 25 Japanese Projects for the Household increase and there are some really

and there are some really simple designs here—the jersey pencil skirt is just two pieces of fabric with an elasticated waistband

the pattern shapes size up or down easily (with back of book instruction on doing just that)

a geometric ski sweater based on a popular 1950s Native American design

The Crocheted Prayer Shawl Companion features 37 beautifully designed prayer shawl patterns contributed by everyday crocheters and professional knitwear designers alike

10 colorful photographs and 120 illustrations offer a visual guide

Zakka Sewing: 25 Japanese Projects for the Household increase and there are some reallyThe phrase Made in Japan once conjured images of assembly line production, but now it connotes well made products that are unique and ingeniously designedsometimes elegant, sometimes cute, always charming. And none are more charming than the graceful, functional, sewn objects called zakka. In Japanese, zakka means household goods, referring specifically to hand sewn items for domestic usetableware, kitchenware, containers of various kinds, even simple