The Nani Iro Sewing Studio: 18 Timeless Patterns to Sew, Wear & Love

by Naomi Ito

Overview

Fresh from Japan, the much-anticipated collection of Nani Iro sewing patterns is finally available in English! Beloved by art fans and textile enthusiasts around the world, Nani Iro fabric has developed a cult following since the brand’s inception by artist Naomi Ito in 2002. With their simple, yet artful design, the 18 garment patterns in this book showcase fluid movement and beautiful drape for signature Nani Iro style. You’ll find instructions for stitching up a wardrobe of comfortable, flowy pieces that you’ll look forward to wearing again and again, including The Basic Blouse, The Cocoon Dress, and The Everyday Jumpsuit. Inside, you’ll find outfit inspiration for mixing and matching me-made pieces to create artistically layered outfits. Plus, take a behind-the-scenes look at the brand’s studio in Osaka for glimpse at the studio team’s favorite ways to style their Nani Iro pieces.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781940552392
Publisher:	Zakka Workshop
Publication date:	06/15/2019
Series:	Japanese Dressmakers
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	12 Years

About the Author

Naomi Ito is the artist and designer behind popular fabric brand Nani Iro. Inspired by elements in nature, she creates breathtaking watercolor paintings that incorporate brilliant colors, shades of light and water, and poetic movement. Naomi’s innovative painterly approach to textile design has been praised as “art on fabric.” The designs are printed on natural fibers, including airy double gauze cotton and breathable linen, which are perfect for clothing, and are the inspiration for the garments in this book.

Naomi has exhibited in Tokyo, Osaka, and Paris and her work has been featured in books, advertising campaigns, interior design products, and fashion accessories. She hosts workshops on watercolor painting and is the author of sewing and art books in her native Japan.

Editorial Reviews

"Naomi’s innovative painterly approach to textile design has been praised as “art on fabric.” The designs are printed on natural fibers, including airy double gauze cotton and breathable linen, which are perfect for clothing and are the inspiration for the garments in her most recent book, The Nani Iro Sewing Studio. The book features 18 garment patterns that showcase fluid movement and beautiful drape for the signature Nani Iro style." —Where Women Create

 

 

 

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