Stylish Skirts: 23 Easy-to-Sew Designs to Flatter Every Figure

There are a lot of patterns sewn from rectangular fabric pieces so essentially one size fits most as you then determine where your side seams will be (or use the whole fabric width) and just cut a waistband to fit you. For larger sizes maybe make pleats smaller or wider apart.Other pattern pieces will be easy enough to use the slash and spread method. If you have an A-line skirt in the wardrobe that fits well use it to work out your alterations to pattern piecesThe 12 panel skirt is easily adapted to larger sizes by adding extra panels as required - just make sure you buy enough fabric.All in all the book has some very easy skirt patterns and some you can include more technical details like the embroidery work to personalize.I like that a lot of the skirts have a zipper closure and then a waistband casing with a drawstring tie so that they accommodate various sizes (but what are the sizes they fit???).Am looking forward to making some skirts ready for next spring.The one thing that would have been very useful that is not mentioned in any of the patterns is measurements of the finished garments, specifically the waist & hip measurements, which you need when drafting to accommodate a larger size than the pattern may accommodate. It is this important oversight that has made me only give 4 stars to what is essentially a great pattern/idea source book..

I have used pattern packets (McCalls, Butterick, Burda, Vogue, Simplicity) for decades. My daughter introduced me to the delights of Japanese pattern books, in which you have a large selection of illustrations, information, and patern specs on one theme. However, they're usually in Japanese for some reason :-). It is nice to have one in English. The diverse selection of skirts is a nice collection for the home sewer who wants a diverse wardrobe of casual, everyday skirts, to dressier skirts. There are skirts suitable for the young and fashion forward, and for the older and conservative dresser. All in all, a great book for a family of sewists.While the one drawback to the Japanese style pattern book is that you have to actually draw the patterns out yourself onto pattern paper, this practice in itself makes it easier to personalize a pattern. I wish U.S. publishers would start making this type of book.

I bought this book because I loved the skirt on the front cover, but there are no paper patterns to follow. The paper patterns are a starting point that a sewing can changed to fit their figure or alter the way it looks, but with no patterns, it is just like a magazine with pretty pictures. I love Sato Watanabe work, but this has, also, happen when I brought " I Am Cute Dress" there were no paper patterns. I wish they wouldn't publish the book, if it doesn't have paper pccatterns with it or a way obtaine them through a web site.

I almost didn't buy this book based on some of the reviews. There are some interesting ideas for skirts. I already have a couple of skirts picked out. I like the fact that the cost of this book is nearly the same price you'd pay for a pre-made pattern.

Very easy to follow. I just loved it thank you for my new Wardrobe, Yippee.... You will love this Informative book.And in this economy making some basic pieces just makes sense to me. It has made all the difference in the world to me.One person even asked if one of my skirts was from "Macy's" Can you believe that? You will.

I have some other publications from Sato Watanabe, and I assumed it would have patterns. Nice skirt designs.

Just received this new book so haven't made anything yet... indeed there are no pattern pieces but I'm intrigued with its detailed instructions for drafting. I've done a little drafting many years ago but figure drafting skirts is a great place to try again. Looking forward to trying some soon.

Stylish Skirts was a little disappointing since the skirt patterns consisted of several pieces and were not as easy to make as I had hoped.

Nice designs but doesn't include the patterns... :(

Ich hatte leider noch keine Zeit, ein (oder mehrere Projekte) umzusetzen, aber was ich beim Durchschauen gesehen habe, gefällt mir sehr. Watanabi hat wirklich viele verschiedene Schnitte beschrieben und nicht einfach mit einem Grundschnitt und Gedöns Modelle generiert. Die Schnittmuster erstellt man sich selbst (ein langes Lineal ist eine wichtige Voraussetzung) und dann geht‘s los.Bei der Übersetzung ins Englische hätte allerdings irgendjemand sein Hirn einschalten sollen. Der englische Verlag hatte das dringende Bedürfnis, alle Maße in Zoll umzurechnen (schließlich ist das metrische System eine komplett merkwürdige Sache) ging dabei allerdings zu weit. Die meisten Schnitte beruhen auf einem Teil des Taillenumfangs, als halbe Taille, viertel Taille etc. Die Übersetzung war aber so schon dabei, dass auch dieser Faktor in Zoll umgerechnet wurde, wodurch so hübsche Sachen passieren wie Taille geteilt durch 3 1/8. Mein Taschenrechner kann das bestimmt, es ergibt aber keinen Sinn. Der wahre Faktor steht in Klammern drunter...

J'ai parcouru ce livre et même si les modèles me semblent jolis, il faut les tracer soi-même. Aucune indication des tailles même si j'ai l'impression que c'est pour une femme ayant la taille 38/40 d'après les photos.Un peu deçue - je n'ai pas envie d'entreprendre tout ce travail sans avoir une idée de ce que ça donnerait.

Beaux modèle. Un peu compliqué pour débutants.

Lovely book with inspiring photos and clear instructions and diagrams to make the different styles.