Swimming in Japanese

I've been introduced to Japanese craft books and I think they could quite easily become a dangerous addiction.  They house a whole new world of inspiration. 




I'd like to make every piece of clothing in this book for my little girls:  Girly Style Wardrobe, ISBN978-4-579-11132-9.

The only problem is...obviously...it's printed in Japanese!  Look at all of those lines. I started out completely overwhelmed, my husband, grandma and I were hovered over the table, trying to match up the symbols from the book, to the pattern.

Danny would say, "OK, we're looking for a tent, a window frame, a squiggle and a fancy 3." 

Grandma kept repeating, "Bessie, I just don't understand.  Why did you buy a book in Japanese?"

"Because Grandma, I like to challenge myself, and I don't have anything else to do.  Now get your nose down there and start looking for a little house with a line through it next to an upside down G!"

Just kidding.  I love you Grandma. 

 I ended up standing on a chair looking down onto the paper, trying to pin point specific shapes.

The illustrations for sewing the garment together however are extremely detailed. 

I have a cousin who always gives me a hard time about sewing. 

"Honey, whatever it is that you are trying to make, please just go to the store and buy it."

I can't.  There's something wrong with me.   I. Have. A. Sickness. 

  

I've cut out a dress in children's Japan size 100 (U.S. 4), as well as a top size 120 (U.S. 8)

How hard can it be?

I'll let you know tomorrow!  

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