I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher, which makes it a bit difficult to review, since I didn't actually have the patterns to work from to try making anything. First, the negatives. The patterns are all crammed onto just a few pages, which would make them very difficult to work with in terms of tracing the correct lines to create your own pattern pieces. Also, the size range here is not very inclusive -- everything is quite small. The positives - the book is simple and there are some very interesting patterns here. They have a modern, oversize aesthetic, which you will either love or hate. The pleated tunic dress is stunning, and I would consider buying the book to get the patterns just to make that dress.

Sadly i would had loved to read this but my kindle wouldn't let me load it.
I love learning more sewing styles.
But still thumbs up.

Full disclosure: I cannot imagine a world where with my body type I could wear most of these garments. But I adore Nani Iro fabric, and this book of patterns takes the aesthetic of the fabric and turns it into wearable art. The patterns are described in clear directions that any but a novice sewist could handle, and frankly the pieces are simple enough that most of them would even be suitable for a beginner. The translations from the Japanese are seamless and surprisingly well done. I'd recommend this for anyone interested in sewing Japanese style.

Unfortunately the file type will not open for me. I have tried everything from kindle to adobe to a number of web browsers and no such luck.
However, am a huge fan of these Japanese style patterns

Interesting patterns, and easy to follow, step-by-step sewing instructions. The pictures of the finished models in different fabrics and colors makes it easier to select one that suits ones own style.

I loved the capsule closet and the range of clothes, but I wished there was more instructions for begginers.

As a digital book, it doesn´t work since there is no acess to the patterns.

The Nani Iro Sewing Studio is a tutorial sewing guide with 18 included patterns with variations included. Due out 15th June 2019 from World Book Media, it's 128 pages and will be available in paperback format.

Japanese clothing design has a different aesthetic when compared to most western clothing design. It's minimalist, with strong emphasis on clean lines, natural fibres, classic (not trendy) style and pieces which work together and usually have multiple uses. It's diametrically opposed to fast/disposable fashion. These pieces fit the Japanese ethos.

The included pieces are simple and minimalist (see cover). There are 18 mix and match pieces. Western sewists will want to be aware that the size ranges are much smaller than those we're used to and the max size is roughly equivalent to a US medium. For the sizes, for example, the max waist (XL) is 33.5". Many of the shirts and dresses have a -very- loose silhouette and could work without scaling up, but the fitted pieces will likely need adjustment for most users. Also worth noting, the patterns are provided -without- included seam allowances which need to be added.

The fabrics pictured are gorgeous. Pure cotton, linen, and blends, most of them proprietary to the designer. There is a pictorial swatch gallery that is drool worthy and had my fingers itching to touch. There's also a picture gallery with heights and sizes of the design team showing them wearing some of the models in the book which helps to visualize the drape and silhouette of the finished garments.

I did not finish any of the garments, but a close read-through of the construction notes didn't turn up any glaring mistakes in translation. The included tutorial diagrams are good, and on a par with those included with commercial western patterns. The pattern sheets for the included pieces are similar to the ones included with Burda or Ottobre magazine or other multi-style sewing magazines.

I really liked a lot of the designs here and there are numerous subtle details which are not immediately apparent. The style is absolutely not fussy or fitted (some will say 'shapeless'). For me it's four stars. I can understand others being unhappy with the minimalist aesthetic (hence the 1 star reviews).

This book was very informative, very useful.
I'm a beginner at sewing, however I love doing projects with my machine!
This one for sure will be become more projects since I'll be trying some of the patterns.
Also loved the fabric explanation and tips!

I liked many of the styles in this book. I think if you are comfortable wearing a muumuu, you might also like these styles.

An interesting book but the silhouettes are a bit challenging to wear in normal life. Very loose & baggy. The sizing is normal for Japan (i.e., XS-L at most) but because everything is so oversized, a few sizes up might be able to make it work - it will just look more fitted.

I love these designs, they are typical of the Japanese patterns I have used before, timeless, easily co-ordinated with each other and very simple to sew. These outfits can be worn by all age groups, shapes and sizes, and by a simple addition or subtraction of clothing, the outfit becomes something new and different.
There are full sized patterns at the end of the book and a good explanation of the patterns pieces and construction. There are photo examples of clothing and fabric combinations for a different look included.
Really great look and designs.

I am totally in love with this Japanese minimalistic style, it's stylish and comfortable. The styles are perfect for a day out in the spring and summer!

I really like some of the simple designs in this book. The photos of the garments are nice and clear to give a good sense of the designs, and the layout pages are great; really clear and easy to read. The patterns on the pattern pages in the back of the book overlap so is confusing to less experienced sewers as it is a tangle of lines, and is not really helpful if using the kindle version. For this reason I would recommend buying the hard copy. I recommend this book overall and found it quite inspiring.

Unfortunately disappointed with this book. The style does not inspire me and I don’t think they are suitable
I think you’d have to be a fan of this style to enjoy the book.

There are many ads for online companies selling loose-fitting clothing. Although I barely squeaked through sewing in home ec, I've often looked at these ads (and even ordered a couple of dresses) and thought that I might be interested in trying to sew similar garments, but where to find patterns? This book is it! I'm anxious to try sewing the tapered pant, basic blouse, the tank dress, T-shirt dress, and the pocket dress!
This book is colorful and well-designed, and very inspiring. The instructions are clear and easy to follow! Off to the fabric store!

Beautiful and inspiring, it's a great book for sewers who want to experiment with Japanese sewing. The only "bad" comment is that the sizes are smaller than most Western women wear. If it would be more inclusive it would probably sell even more.

As with any collection of garment patterns, these all have a similar aesthetic which may not suit all sewists. Available sizing may be a problem. The included patterns are sized S/M/L/XL, the largest maxing out at bust 39.5"/waist 33.5"/hips 41.25". An experienced sewist may be able to alter the patterns if needed, but a beginner would likely not want to attempt this. The sun hat pattern comes in only one size, 22", so this also might cause problems if the maker's head is of a larger circumference. I like that the table of contents has thumbnail photos of the included garments for easy reference - always a nice touch! While many of the garments utilize fairly simple shaping, the instructions do not seem quite detailed enough for a beginner to follow without becoming frustrated. I've noticed countries other than the US tend to give less detail in instructions so this isn't surprising in a book of Japanese patterns, however it's a good thing to know before buying. If you're okay with less hand-holding and fall somewhere within the available sizing, then this collection just might work for you.

Thank you to Zakka Workshop and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I initially picked up this book because I love love love DIY books. They’re one of my favorite things. However I did not like any of the designs in this book. They just weren’t my kind of style to be honest.

I love the beautiful colors and fabrics presented in this book! Some of these patterns may be too drapey and flowing to be flattering on me, but I love the patterns for the simple skirt and the summer coat. These are beautiful, and I enjoyed looking at each elegant offering in the book. It’s a pleasure to get to look at this clothing and to read the text in the book. I’ll definitely get a printed copy in order to see it better, and I’ll recommend this book to students interested in appealing layout, graphics, and photographs in fashion. It’s a charming example of how to shape techical writing in fashion.

Do not attempt these garments unless you are an experienced sewist as knowledge is needed to interpret the instrutions. I can see that the garments are only suitable for a tiny person, on anyone above US size 6/UK size 8 they would make you look shapeless and huge.