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If you like Japanese pattern book patterns, this blog reviews books and magazines. Here's a link to a Pinterest board on Japanese pattern book patterns. My favorite book is Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom, by Yoshiko Tsukiori. It's the first in a series.
I love the books by Yoshiko Tsukiori, including:
Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom
Sweet Dress Book: 23 Dresses of Pattern Arrangement
Amazon carries more by her and others.
Men's patterns are less common, but here are two:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/61669506/mens-coat-by-ryuichiro-shimazaki
https://www.amazon.com/Otoko-No-Shatsu-Hon/dp/4579111109/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BERT1MM1RQ2Q1PQ491P0
You will find many Japanese pattern books and magazines on Etsy and eBay. Pomadour24 on Etsy carries a lot.
This blog reviews books and magazines.
On this French-language blog, people post the things they've made. A number refers to the book and the style.
Some of the books are only in Japanese, but many people are able to follow the drawings. Lots of sites provide guidance. Some are in French. Increasing numbers are being translated into English.
If you're interested in pattern magazines, I assume you know that you have to trace the pattern. I love the sturdy pattern paper that Japanese pattern book patterns are printed on and the way they can be easily folded back up when you're done traciing. If you find some books you like they can be really economical to use.
If you are interested in more informal clothes, you may like Japanese pattern books. Japanese women tend to be smaller. The fit is also more forgiving.
Here's an example:
http://www.amazon.com/Stylish-Dress-Book-Wear-Freedom/dp/0804843155
I haven't sewn them, but I've bought:
Colette Patterns
Violet
Rooibos
Sewaholic Patterns
Granville Shirt
Stylish Dress Book
Dress E
I would also ask in the Sewing Patterns Review forum. Woven fabrics are preferred for beginners.
I would look for something with a fitted bodice and a gathered skirt. Fitting the bodice will be challenge enough.
Japanese pattern book patterns are a favorite of mine and fairly simple, but I'm not sure that they flatter hourglass figures. Some American women find they don't provide a sufficiently wide range of sizes. One of my favorites is Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom by Yoshiko Tsukiori.
I agree that with free patterns you get you what you pay for. If you like the styles, I recommend Japanese pattern books. You trace the patterns. Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom is a popular one. This version has been translated into English.
I've been reading about them and looking at them for ages. I finally bought one last month, although I haven't used it yet. http://www.amazon.com/Stylish-Dress-Book-Wear-Freedom/dp/0804843155
An increasing number are in English, some are in French.
Yes, you must trace the pattern and make a muslin first.
I assume you know that you almost always have to add the seam allowances.
Linens for Less is an inexpensive choice for linen. Some blogs recommend SuperBuzzy and Naniro for Japanese clothing.
Japan Couture Addicts is a French blog on which members post projects made from pattern books. japancouture.canalblog.com
I enjoy this blog: http://www.japanesesewingbooks.com/