The Japanese Pattern Challenge

A blog born from the desire for a winter coat in a color other than black. With limited sewing experience and no knowledge of Japanese I've worked through all the patterns in Ryuichiro Shimazaki's book on men's coats. If I can do it, anyone can! But the challenges continue. Join me as I continue to explore the world of menswear. I AM my own luxury brand!

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Not dead -- yet!

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My brother called a couple of weeks ago, worried that I might be dead. Apparently my niece mentioned that I hadn't posted anything in ...
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Kilt Update (long overdue)

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I'm afraid this blog has really fallen by the wayside. The boat project has really taken over just about everything for the past few m...
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Saturday, February 4, 2017

The Couture Jacket for Men -- Oui ou Non?

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I bet you love Peter's "Yay or Nay" posts as much as I do. (Example for the uninitiated)   Sheer shirts for men?, knickers?...
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Kilt update -- I'm steeking!

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The next step is cutting out the excess fabric from behind the pleats. The book I'm using emphasizes that this is no place to screw up...
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Pleat On!

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      I think the scariest part about making a kilt is that it's just based on 3 measurements that someone else has taken. You have to ...
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Kilt -- Baby Steps

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So I've officially taken the plunge.     This will be my guide. I think it's safe to say that this book is considered the bible o...
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I'm pretty much a self-taught sewist living the good life on the coast of Maine. What started as a crazy idea of making my own winter coat has snowballed into an array of men's outerwear and more. I love having the clothes that I really want. To that end -- I AM my own luxury brand!
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