Speaking of books from Japan... There are currently 6 pattern books available with 2 of them combined with Temari patterns. There are some books that are pictures from exhibitions but I have not bought them yet. These are good to have, eventually because once you become adept at reading patterns and making yubinuki, just a pictures can guide you on figuring out the sewing pattern.
So how does one use the Japanese books?? And, NO I can't read Japanese but Google translate can, kinda. Google translate can help but doesn't always get the translation correct in what is to be conveyed. Having "read" other books on the subject of Temari, one learns how to read through the Japanese to pick out measurements and via the images you learn what they mean.
So how does one use the Japanese books?? And, NO I can't read Japanese but Google translate can, kinda. Google translate can help but doesn't always get the translation correct in what is to be conveyed. Having "read" other books on the subject of Temari, one learns how to read through the Japanese to pick out measurements and via the images you learn what they mean.
What do the books cover? They "discuss" materials, tools, supplies, patterns, how to sew, etc. And in another blog post, I will walk you through one book's instructions and a single pattern so you will "learn" how to use them. BUT that post, which I think should best be tackled after you understand HOW to make a yubinuki; will then make understanding the books is easier. Here is a single picture of a simple pattern so you can understand what I am talking about regarding "reading a pattern in Japanese".
As I stated above, the books are written in Japanese and some are available via Amazon.JP or Esty re-sellers. (See list, pictures and notes below).
Here is a list of books that I own and they are in the order of the book cover images below.
- ISBN: 978-4537214512
Title: Yuzuki 's lovable Kaga - Combine threads to any number of favorites (English Translation)
Note: Written in Japanese and available via Amazon.JP - ISBN: 978-4416314081
Title: First time Kaga Yuuki: A beautiful pattern born from a single thread (English Translation)
Note: Written in Japanese and available via Amazon.com - ISBN: 978-4837703082
Title: Kaga's Thimble and Flower Tempo Book Takeshi (English Translation)
Note: This is also a Temari book. Written in Japanese and available via Amazon.com - ISBN: 978-4579114863
Title: Kaga's Yubinuki Tanki for the Four Seasons (English Translation)
Note: Written in Japanese and available via Amazon.com - ISBN: 978-4140311400
Title: Thimble of Kaga that darn with silk thread (English Translation)
Note: Written in Japanese and available via Amazon.com - ISBN: 978-4837701149
Title: Continuation - Kaga's Thimuki and Flower Temari-no-Kaga's Thimuki and Flower Temari-no-Tze <2nd Collection> (English Translation)
Note: Written in Japanese, this is mostly a Temari book and I have only found it on Amazon.JP
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