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   Nancy_in_NM | Apr 04, 1999 06:31pm | #1

   *
   I've been intrigued by your quest for information on this topic and thought I'd chime in at last.

   I've only got one actual Mikyake pattern, #1476, and I was attracted to it because of the great coat design it features. This pattern has been around for several years, and I think it's still available. I haven't made it up yet because I'm still looking for the right fabric. My first thought was Pendleton blanket wool, but I now think that would be too heavy. Any other suggestions out there? The more I look at this pattern, the more I like it, so the blouse and pants will probably be made long before the coat. I'll probably make them from very plain fabrics let the design tell the story. Except for the coat, this pattern seems to look less Asian than some of his other work. I like the asymmetrical aspects and clean lines of Miyake's designs. I don't know if I'm going to get into much embellishment with them because the designs themselves are so interesting. Even the ones I haven't really liked(such as the futon coat), I've found fascinating from a consceptual standpoint.

   Of Vogue's patterns, I also like Adri's designs. They are in the Vogue Attitudes line, which seems similar to the Vogue Individualist series. Her designs are also very streamlined and use a lot of single layer tailoring techiques and loop closures. The I have 1811 and 2148 of hers. Her perspective is different, but I think she shares the same sensibility about her work.

   I also have some of the Lois Ericson and Sewing Workshop patterns. The Sewing Workshop did a lot to promote the Miyake styles beyond what Vogue was doing. I plan on making the Lotus Skirt soon, and also the Teagarden Tee. And Lois' patterns show the Miyake influence but most appear to be very simplified compared with his--more like she went back to the basic Asian forms and adapted them from there instead of borrowing from his designs. Her construction techniques can be very different from other designs I've seen. I'm looking forward to making the Lines and Angles vest and skirt and some of the tops from Kimono pattern.

   I think this is a great topic and look forward to hearing from others, too.

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   Linda_in_Colorado | Apr 05, 1999 12:15am | #2

   *Nancy, I have made both the blouse and pants of the Miyake pattern -- they are super!! I used a tone on tone geometric for the blouse, shortened the collar height to about half and love love love it!! I'm also still looking for the right fabric for the coat. But after the last few issues of threads, I am leaning to one of two treatments, wool gauze (light, airy, kind of floaty?) or the great felting techniques for light weight, drapeable felt. If you can't find it -- make it!!! I have a couple of other Miyake patterns, but went back to school, and haven't had time to do anything but imagine doing something with them.

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   Diane | Apr 05, 1999 03:01am | #3

   *The shirt from Vogue 1476 is marvellous with a full drapey back which isn't shown well on the pattern envelope. You would never want to tuck this shirt in as they have it. I have made it several times in silk noil, a silk and cotton blend and wool jersey. Diane Ericson redid the design in her Torii pattern by changing the cut of the collar, adding a placket and making a shorter as well as a longer length. I have seen both the Miyake and the Ericson versions on many people and they look great on everyone. I made the coat in lightweight wool flannel and it was as fun to make as it is to wear. The only caveat is that the front drape of the coat can easily drag on the ground if you bend over to get something out of your car on a rainy day, etc.

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   Judy_Beaton | Apr 05, 1999 05:27am | #4

   *I have made the Vogue #1476 Miyake coat twice. The first was in a medium weight taupe wool. I enjoyed wearing it so much and getting the inevitable compliments that I decided to make another for evening wear. I chose a black silk twill which has the luster and semi-crisp feel of corded silk. It is somewhat heavy, but oh so beautiful. This fabric would have been prohibitively expensive but I lucked into a half-price sale. I made the evening coat 5 inches longer than the wool to suit my 5 ft.10 in. frame. A nice way of wearing the coat is to bring one side around your neck and to tuck it under the oposite lapel. It makes a nice faux turtleneck and somehow seems to stay put.

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   juliej_ | Apr 05, 1999 08:26am | #5

   *My thought for the 1476 coat is a light weight polar fleece. But I haven't made it yet. If you make the tea garden tee do a pretest. When I measured the pattern I found the back larger than the front. Believe the drawing-there really is that much ease under the arm. I added to the front tuck and cut down the gusset and liked the results in chenille.

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   K.Kelly | Apr 05, 1999 08:48am | #6

   *As I have been looking back on Miyake's work and a book written in the 80's called New Fashion Japan, it says that the favorite material to use for this clothing was rayon, go figure! I am also finding that Flax, the clothing company, is using some very Miyakesesque materials this season The new ergonomic shoes that are all the rage(esprit and nine west)are also dynamite with this look. I also found that during the late 80's there was a pattern by Betty Jackson which I am still trying to find that achieved some of the same fabric manipulation used by the triumverate (Miyake,Kawakubo, and Yamamoto) it is pattern 1970. In the mid 80's Carol Horn, Claude Montana, and Danny Noble were creating things in a Japanese sense but more along the lines of Kawakubo and Yamamoto. I am waiting for Threads to do an article on Yohji Yamamoto. He is doing some really fabulous things now. Vogue should get him to do some patterns for them (sportswear, dresses, and Eveningwear). The Lines and Angles pattern you refer to reminds me of a Mariot Chanet pattern I remember seeing. Geoffrey Beene is also some one to look at because Miyake studied with him, as well as the fact that he does some dynamite work!

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   Nancy_in_NM | Apr 06, 1999 07:04am | #7

   *Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions on 1476. Looks like I lucked into a good one (I found it in a clearance bin at one of my local fabric stores). I think it's really cool how everyone has contributed their ideas and suggestions. I think I might use polarfleece for the first time with the coat, relatively easy to work with and practical for the everchanging climate here.Has anyone got any suggestions for the Lotus skirt? I have this great rayon fabric I'm planning to use, but I'm a little scared of the yoke. I think I'm going to make up a little sample first and test the fit. Any other hints?

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   sally | Apr 06, 1999 08:51am | #8

   *Nancy,For the Lotus skirt I made up the yoke for a trial and changed it quite a lot for round hips - maybe too much. Made the skirt in silk noil. Don't love it but will go back and redo the zipper. There is a lot of bias in the yoke so it molds nicely. Important to use the stabilizing tape on the waist seam. I think I will use the standard yoke pattern next time. Final adjustments can be made at the zipper side.Let us know how yours turns out. I think rayon will be nice and drapey.

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   Diane | Apr 06, 1999 10:29am | #9

   *By all means make up a test yoke. I have high hips which can be hard to fit in this type of yoke so I added a waistband and that worked well for me. It is a beautiful skirt and will be very nice in a drapey rayon.

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   Lesley_H | Apr 06, 1999 04:51pm | #10

   *I'm just about to make the #1476 coat in medium weight wool, K.K I was attracted to the drapey-look of the collar and the simple unlined structure. I started asking about this coat yesterday on SewingWorld and was directed over here where I find you discussing exactly what I need to know! These designs seem perfect to show off beautiful fabric, I wouldn't embellish them, just let the cut speak for itself. The more I look at IM designs the more I like them.I was wondering how to lengthen the coat to fit me as I'm 5'10'. Now I have looked at the pattern layout I see that it won't be as difficult as I thought to add length, I'll just need to extend the "extension section". Is that right Judy B? What is the sizing like? It looks very big. By the envelope I'd be a Vogue 16. Having read your posts I'm now looking at making the shirt too, so want to make sure I get the right size...

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   K.Kelly | Apr 06, 1999 06:30pm | #11

   *What about the other patterns,ladies? When I was looking at http://www.firstview.com I noticed that two of the current patterns in Vogue are shown as is and with some very interesting variations. One blouse has been lengthened to an ankle length dress, one has a tied cowl-like collar where on the pattern there is a crew neck. One has a skirt from a previous pattern used instead of the pants. Also, has anyone created the whole ensemble from Vogue 1693 (mother of the Hong Kong vest, and the Nikko Jacket) On the pattern cover it looked like crinkle cotton, but we all have seen lots of variations! Or... has anyone tried the Bamboo top in its variation blouse A cum skirt (vogue 1387). That is a pattern I have coveted for years. How could one adapt the Bamboo top to do that wonderful draping fishtail effect variation A has in the pattern if #1387 is never found? Food for thought...

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   Judy_Beaton | Apr 06, 1999 07:10pm | #12

   *Hi Lesley H.When it came to lengthening the coat, I just cut the bottom 5 inches longer. I didn't bother with the extension. It was an arbitrary decision. I thought that this extra length would be just right. It was.I am the same height as you and have broad shoulders. The size I used for the #1476 coat was 14. In fitted clothing I usually take 16 or so. The size 14 coats are certainly big enough for me. There is so much ease that the coat just floats around you.

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   Judy_Beaton | Apr 06, 1999 09:21pm | #13

   *Hi Lesley H.I just realized that you said you wanted to make the Miyake Vogue #1476 shirt as well. I have not made this shirt (although I should, it is beautiful) and therefore cannot guarantee the size (14) for us "stately" types. You had better ask Diane (further up the list). She has experience with the shirt.

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    juliej_ | Apr 07, 1999 09:58pm | #14

    *Nancy, A freind who has made the Lotus skirt said she would add a side seam next time. Good luck and lest us know how it goes.Julie

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    barb_c | Apr 08, 1999 05:16am | #15

    *I too made the pattern #1476 and I love it. I made it about 9 years ago and still wear it. I would reccomend using a material with good drape to it. I used wool twill.I am also tall (about 6') and it is still wonderful. I don't remember if I added lenght to it but I imagine if I could I did. I t is a good cape coat that I wear when I dress a bit better than jeans and a t-shirt.I also made the IM dress which was two parts with a higher part in the front and a cascade in the back. I liked it better than the Sewing workshop pattern which is similar because it had some interesting piecing across the front of the skirt and top. It went in an S shape sort of adding to the cascading quality of the dress. I don't recall the number and I am not near my patterns so I can't get to it. I also like that patterns of Claude Montana but have to consider my body type when I see them. I guess I can admire them without making them. :-)

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    K.Kelly | Apr 08, 1999 05:47pm | #16

    *I think you may be refering to one of two patterns. Is it Vogue 2164? I don't have that one. I like the cascade dress' top but not the skirt. There are some older Montana patterns that would blow your mind! In fact, there were two of his patterns from early on that had blouses with trailing shirt tails. On little boys... a mother's worst nightmare, but for evening...exquisite! The pants for one and the skirt for the other I have seen variations of this very year done by Isaac Mizrahi for Vogue patterns and in Miyake's couture line for spring as seen on http://www.firstview.com. The skirt and pant are closed by a piece of fabric that folds over in a v-shape in the front and they look stunning! I think they probably would look dynamite in a black, or even better, midnight blue wool twill or gabardine.

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    K.Kelly | Apr 12, 1999 08:16pm | #17

    *Ooops,Miyake apprenticed with Hubert Givenchy not Geoffrey Beene. But Beene is groovy anyway!

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    barb_c | Apr 13, 1999 01:52am | #18

    *I remember making a pair of Claude Montana pants which had something like 17 pattern pieces. Now there is attention to detail! I made them in a tan linen blend.

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    Sue_Whelan | Apr 14, 1999 09:35pm | #19

    *Kimberley, I made up the jacket, vest and pants from 1693 - my all-time favourite IM pattern, in 1990 for a trip to Paris. It turned out very well, and I felt very well-dressed. I made it out of a washed cotton/linen blend, sort of a pale, slate blue. I still have it but outgrew it :-( except for the jacket, which is very generous. If I made it again, I would square the front corners of the jacket a la Sewing Workshop, as I'm very round and the square lines flatter me more. I'm an apple, so most of IM's designs don't work for my body type. But his styles are the best, utterly timeless, really the classics of the last two decades. BTW, have you written to Butterick to ask them to reissue the IM patterns? I'm sending my email off today.

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    K.Kelly | Apr 15, 1999 08:21am | #20

    *( reply to Sue Whelan)I tried to send the email, but it didn't work when I did. I think I'll have to try again. The jacket you re describing sounds wonderful. I wonder what the entire ensemble ( jacket,skirt ,vest,pants) would look like in denim? I haven't yet decided how to do it. Or... do you think it would look better in a crepe or gabardine? I think they would each make a very different look.

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    lin_hendrix | Apr 27, 1999 01:49am | #21

    *>I too made "that shirt" from Vogue 1476 and it's truly a wonderful pattern.>The pants from the same pattern were not. The pleats in the back were very unflattering even though the pants fit well (after all those adjustments I make on pants patterns). The waistband was also too high and no amount of interfacing was able to keep it from creasing deeply at the waist (I replaced it with a regular width waistband). I think these pants, pleats and all would probably look great on a woman 5'10" and 110 lbs. (not me)--lin

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    Stacey | May 01, 1999 04:10am | #22

    *I, too, made the 1476 coat in polarfleece. However, in windy weather , the breeze blows right up the sleeves - I need to wear another layer underneath for it to be really warm. I also did the blouse in a cotton "marble" print - I have to wear it with a very slim skirt or pants. I know many of his blouses will be great for maternity.

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    Susan_Whelan | May 23, 1999 03:55am | #23

    *Not much action here, but I've just purchased a new IM pattern for a summer dress that is gorgeous. I think the number's 2315. Only three pattern pieces, but, oh, can he put them together! Needs a lightweight cotton or linen. I saw a beautiful waffle weave cotton blend that would be perfect and will pick it up tomorrow or Monday. Anyone else seen this pattern? I sure wish I had a figure left so that I could do some of his current jackets and pants! They look fabulous. Sue W.

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    cathi_chambley-miller | May 23, 1999 06:45pm | #24

    *Sue-I bought those recent Issey patterns too! 2314 and 2315. I had already gotten the jacket Marcy Tilton described in Threads (2271). Don't have any fabric in mind yet, but they looked like perfect summer vacation wear.

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    K.Kelly | May 28, 1999 09:06pm | #25

    *Hi ladies,I'm back! I just went up to New York to do research on my Miyake project and I met the president and got his card! So... now we can send copious letters to the Vogue offices in New york and hoepfully get some type of response! His name is: Mr. Art Joinnides President Butterick Media 161 Sixth Avenue New York, New york 10013 212 620 2552 (p) 212 620 2562 (f) [email protected] We need to bombard this man and let him know that he would have an audience if he reissued those old Miyake patterns!On another note, those most recent patterns can be seen in all of their incarnations on http://www.First View.com in the Spring 99 collection. I think the dress would look fabulous in black linen and the top and pants that just came out would look better if they were split up and used with other pieces. Enjoy!

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    Alice_Olsen | May 29, 1999 10:17am | #26

    *I'm looking for the e-mail address for a sewing resource site the has the name "lyons" in it. Can anyone help me? I had it once and it got lost in the shuffle of my life.

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    TJ | May 30, 1999 08:30pm | #27

    *Every time I see Linda Lee give a presentation at the Sewing Expo in Puyallup I run over to the Sewing Workshop booth and buy a bunch of patterns. Although they are wonderful to study, I haven't yet sewn any of them. What IS it with these Miyake-style designs anyway?!? are they as good to wear as they are fascinating to study as flat patterns? The "origami" aspect intrigues me and I wonder if anybody has tried these patterns in a stripe or other fabric that accents the changes of direction that seem to be features. I am wondering about making the Kinenbi top symmetrical (two [longer] left fronts) -- has anybody tried this? I am also wondering about what weight fabric would be right for the Tahoe pant, which looks very wearable. I have some heavy linen in mind -- does a pattern like this (or Lotus or Origami skirt) need a lot of soft drape? Thanks!

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    Miriam_Maki | May 31, 1999 12:03am | #28

    *TJ, Just to respond to a couple of your questions- the wonderful surprise to me when I started sewing Miyake patterns was the comfort and flexibility built into the designs. The coat from 1476 was the first thing I made and have always enjoyed wrapping it around myself in chilly, windy weather. I find his designs practical along with the interesting style. I use the Miyake patterns for clothes that I wear every day because they offer a lot of freedom of movement and are useful for meeting the public or doing whatever physical activity that I'm involved with on a given day. I like stripes and agree the Miyake patterns allow for some interesting play with directing stripes when you cut out the pieces. In fact, Miyake seems to be evaluating a similar use of pleats - having them go one way then another on a garment. I haven't seen the actual garments but have noticed this mostly in photos from fashion magazines. I have the Kinenbi top but haven't sewn it yet. I too thought I'd try it first cutting both fronts from the left front pattern piece. Have you noticed the design ideas at the Sewing Workshop website?

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    Diane | May 31, 1999 10:56am | #29

    *I have seen the Kinenbi top made several times with two long fronts and it is great that way too. The Tahoe pant needs a drapey fabric--I have made them in wool jersey and love them. The same is true for the other two patterns you mentioned although the Lotus in linen is a possibility.

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    TJ | Jun 01, 1999 07:25pm | #30

    *Thanks for the comments. Sounds like I should save my heavy linen for a jacket. What are the numbers you-all refer to with such familiarity, such as "the coat from 1476"? Are these Vogue Pattern numbers? Thanks!

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    Miriam_Maki | Jun 02, 1999 10:34pm | #31

    *Yes, TJ, those are the Vogue Pattern numbers. If you want to see what 1476 looks like, I noticed that Ginny's Fabrics website shows the 1476 coat as one of the patterns you can use to try out different fabric looks. I think they refer to it as an origami coat. 1476 is still in the current Vogue pattern book.I photocopied my Miyake pattern envelopes - front and back- and have them in numerical order in a notebook, so I can refer to my notebook when I see a conversation about Miyake patterns. Unfortunately, I don't have every pattern :( but it has been useful to have my notebook nearby. I've also started printing out information from e-bay when Miyake patterns are offered there that I don't have - just to get pattern numbers and whatever image is available.

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    barb_c | Jun 02, 1999 11:23pm | #32

    *I've made the Kinenbi top and wanted to make another but couldn't see making another just like it (it would be quite apparent it was the same pattern), what a good idea to make two left sides or two right sides for that matter! You ever get that, "why didn't I think of that" feeling?! I even made the Japonesque top with two matching sides and it just didn't enter my head to do that with Kinenbi.I do like the Issey M. Patterns and the Sewing workshop ones. I guess if you like a certain style you are drawn to anything similar to it. ;-)

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    Catherine | Jun 03, 1999 03:15am | #33

    *These discussions have inspired me to sew some IM patterns. Another convert! I can't wait to get started! I also visited the Sewing Workshop site - I didn't know it existed until reading about it in the discussions. Great patterns. Does anyone know if there are independent pattern companies here in Australia producing those sorts of designs?

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    KKelly | Jun 05, 1999 07:07pm | #34

    *Alice,I have found the address you so desperately have been seeking. It is the following: http://www.lyonslpgas.com Happy hunting!

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    Pam_K | Jun 09, 1999 11:13pm | #35

    *Alice, I think the web site you are looking for is http://www.lyonslpgas.com/sewscape.

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    Jacquelyn_ | Jun 24, 1999 01:02am | #36

    *I made a IM coat #2182 out of polar fleece. It cam out beautiful, except that I'm having trouble sewing on buttonholes.Also, Does anyone know how to make up a pattern from a Barbie doll coat? Thanks

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    Nancy_in_NM | Jun 24, 1999 02:19am | #37

    *Vogue has just issued two new IM patterns, which can be seen on http://www.voguepatterns.com. 2315 is a chemise dress and 2314 is a top and pants combo. I really like the dress. It has an interesting sleeve treatment. Both patterns look really nice for summer-very airy.

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    K.Kelly | Jun 24, 1999 08:31am | #38

    *Aren't they fabulous ! You can also see the variations he created for them on http://www.firstview.com in his Spring 99 collection.

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    Sylvia_Cooper | Jun 25, 1999 11:02pm | #39

    *has anyone made up the top from 1328, if so, can you recommend any tweaks and fabric to be used. This is the jacket Marcy Tilton used for the current Design Challenge, although I'm still trying to work out what happens to the flange(facing) when the jacket is worn right side out.the pants in this pattern are just too-ooo much for me, and I'm 5'9" Sylvia

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    chris_allen | Jun 26, 1999 03:25am | #40

    *I have made this pattern (both the jacket and the pants) The jacket is fine, but I would cut it longer than in the pattern. When you wear the jacket as it is designed (with the facing inside) it does not cause any problems. It just acts like any other facing. The pants are interesting, and I remember that they were pretty easy to put together, but Vogue messed up the notches (actually, I seem to remember that critical ones were missing on the pattern pieces, so I made my own).

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    Diane | Jun 26, 1999 06:04am | #41

    *I have made the jacket a couple of times. The facing poses no problems when the jacket is worn right side out as you can see in the picture on the top left hand side of page 72 of the latest Threads. Marcy may have added a little width to the facing (or else the mannequin has very narrow shoulders). I tried mine on inside out and the facing extends just beyond my shoulders. I recommend fabrics with drape or else the back seam sticks out instead of falling in graceful folds. One version of mine is rayon and the other is a medium weight washed silk. The top in this pattern is excellent also.

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    badiyah2 | Jun 27, 1999 09:12pm | #42

    *i am a big of IM patterns,also i would like some info on the sewing workshop site, this is all new to me and i love it thank you, badiyah

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    heather_blair | Jul 13, 1999 01:57pm | #43

    *Barb could you please publish the number of that dress pattern. Thank you.

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    pamela_towns | Jul 17, 1999 11:26pm | #44

    *hi I have been trying to find a issey miyake fan club for 10 or more years. I think i have every pattern that they ever printed of his. I have been sewing and designing for 30years. I met issey miyake in person over 20years ago . I go to his boutique in New york all the time please e- mail me back.

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    lin_hendrix | Jul 19, 1999 08:30pm | #45

    *Hi Pamela, Have you seen the Miyake collections on Firstview?http://firstview.com/--lin

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    pamela_towns | Jul 19, 1999 09:18pm | #46

    *hi lin yes i check out first view every week. i have been trying to find some to chat withabout issey for years most people just got hip to him when his colonge came out . i have all his pattern execpt 4 because those styles didn,t do any thing for me. is there a chat room we can all chat in . what state are you in iam in penna. pam

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    pamela_towns | Jul 19, 1999 09:34pm | #47

    *I have been trying to e-mail different people in the gathering chat room with know success some one please help. PAM.

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    K.Kelly | Jul 20, 1999 01:19am | #48

    *Hi Pam,I have heard your pleas. I hope you have gotten some of my return emails. If not, just email me again at either of my email addresses and we can talk! We are so glad to meet you and you have come to the right place. This crew is definitely enamoured of Mr. Miyake's work. I hope to hear from you soon. Miyake rules!

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    MARY_B | Jul 21, 1999 05:39am | #49

    *Hi Pamela >I too have been looking for an IM fan club for years I have many of the patterns and am looking to acquire more. Sounds like you wouldn't be interested in trading but would love to chat as I have been a fan since the beginning. Sounds like you have already connected with Kimberly. how do I E-mail you?

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    K.Kelly | Jul 27, 1999 07:48am | #50

    *So what is happening, ladies? Anyone sew any great Miyake creations lately? I had on the latest dress pattern today and my mom loved it. She also want the color blocked ankle length sleeveless dream from about 5 yrs. ago. What are you wearing, what are you making? Has anyone tried either of those patterns and have you had any fitting problems. Bring this site back to life and stop hibernating!

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    Diane | Jul 28, 1999 02:22am | #51

    *If by the "color blocked ankle length" dress you mean 1563, yes I made that a few years ago. It is a wonderful dress and was fun to make. There were no fitting problems although the hem is a bit of a challenge because it has an interesting 3 dimensional shape. I used three colors of linen and it is still one of my favorite summer dresses.

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    thimble_ | Jul 29, 1999 10:14am | #52

    *dear k and friends....Been on hols for a while just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing with their Issey Miyake patterns! ms. Kelly thank youonce again for emailing the pattern covers to me..they are awesome! I haven't been able to do anything too isseyish lately but there is a shirt I have in mind for myself out of stiff white cotton that is a set in sleeve but cut from a kimono pattern! Kinda wierd actually because I have to make the regular shirt draft first, then alter it to become a Kimono and then change it again to use as a set in variation. but the way the shoulder and armhole are cut in a kimono should help the fit. I had seen some interesting men's shirts some time ago from Issey and the fit was very interesting, I am sure that this is what he had done...we'll just have to see!Well better run...gotto sew!thimble!

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    K.Kelly | Aug 02, 1999 04:56am | #53

    *Dear Thimbles,now you have me intrigued! You must tell which of my many email kindred spirits you are. I am dying to know...

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    S_Coleman | Aug 06, 1999 04:00am | #54

    *Hello to all you Issey fans! Are any of you in the New Jersey area? I've been collecting these patterns for the past 5 years or so and have even sewn a few. It's difficult to chose a favorite since it always seems on an older one which I don't have is the favorite of the moment. V1476 is always one that can be done.I enjoy this topic since I feel I'm one of his groupies.Sandi

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    Anastasi_ | Aug 13, 1999 07:14am | #55

    *Hi Sandra!I'm in New Jersey, too. I'm trying to purge my wardrobe, but I know I'll be using many Miyake shirts for maternity.

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    S_Coleman | Aug 14, 1999 08:30am | #56

    *Hi AnastasiDo you mean purge your wardrobe of Miyake's other than shirts? If so I'd love to make you an offer!I'm in central NJ and have a love/hate thing going with Miyake patterns. I even collect the ones my short stature won't allow me to wear. Have you made many? Maybe we can do some swapping?

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    Anastasi_ | Aug 23, 1999 06:23am | #57

    *No, no, none of my handmade stuff is going. I'm just getting rid of clothes that don't fit, I haven't worn in ages, etc. I also have a figure that doesn't allow me to wear Miyake's creations, but like you I collect every one. Like I said before, many of his big blouses will be great for maternity over leggings.

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    K.Kelly | Aug 26, 1999 07:21am | #58

    *Hi Folks,because of the overwhelming interest in pattern trading and tracing, a group of us would like to create a Miyake pattern round robin. I think this is the best way for folks to get what they want because Miss P.'s tracing arm is worn out! If you are interested in participating email me what you have and the size what you want and then we will make a master list ( even if you have already... The computers have been showing off so I would appreciate another list). The purpose of a round robin is so no one person will feel overwhelmed . Also through the course of a series of round robins most of you will be able to get what you want without feeling harrassed and anxious that if you don't get it right this minute it will disappear. Have a spirit of abundance, ladies. What you need is out there. So folks, if you are interested drop me a line and we can get this puppy on the road! PS Also email me for news on some of the latest east coast Miyake sewing happenings ( lectures, classes, etc.) Later...

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    fay_ | Sep 04, 1999 03:53am | #59

    *Hello Issey fans...I just received some past issues of Threads mag and #76, pg53 has a Miyake shirt pattern with drafting info included. I made the shirt and it looks so great! I'm starting another tonite. Where/how do I find more Miyake patterns? Thanks for any info.

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    Roberta | Sep 07, 1999 02:23pm | #60

    *I am a great Issey Miyake fan for the following reasons. Some of them suit any figure style – they are so individualistic that your eye is drawn to the style rather than your figure faults. Secondly, the shapes fit most shapes without complicated fitting and alteration. Thirdly you don’t have to hunt out specialist materials – they mostly fall into two groups – one is a linen type that creases geometrically – any good linen or linen mix will do (such as for the shirt in 1328). The other is a drapable fabric, either lightweight or medium. I use soft silks for the former (polyester would do) such as the harem trousers in 1328, and soft wool gaberdine for the latter, eg the coat in 1476.We need more Issey Miyake patterns! I am thinking of making the dress in the new 2315 in non stretch velvet for winter. Any other ideas? If you are reading this, Vogue pattern company, we need more arrows on pattern pieces to say which way up it goes especially on non standard looking pieces. I didn’t dare put the coat in 1476 down until I had finished – six hours sitting down!

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    K.Kelly | Oct 07, 1999 07:09am | #61

    *Hi ladies,have you all heard that the great one is retiring and leaving the designing to his assistant. What a shame!

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    brenda | Nov 03, 1999 11:56am | #62

    *Hi I'm looking for a kimono pattern for a proformance coming up in a couple of day I know it kind of last minute, there is just so many of us in our hula class that I have'nt been able to get the pattern were all sharing. I need the kimono pattern in a large size if possile

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    Dawn_de_Iongh | Nov 03, 1999 09:16pm | #63

    *I've admired IM's designs for years, but have only one pattern of his. I'm in the process of purchasing all that are in the current Vogue pattern books. I would like very much to find someone who would be willling to make copies of his earlier pattern covers (both back and front) for me. I would like to network with anyone who would be willing to make copies of their patterns for me .

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    lilfatcat325 | May 17, 2017 12:17pm | #64

    Miyake pattern 1563

    Hello, I've been searching for this pattern!  I would love to wear it for my daughter's graduation.  I have two Miyake patterns, 2164 and 2796, if either of those are of interest.  Would you be at all willing to sell/trade/lend your pattern?  I've just started sewing again after a long hiatus... and have fallen so in love with Miyake's designs.  

    Yours,

                 Renee