Linen, Wool, Cotton Kids

Akko Mano , in my opinion, should not get her next book published by Roost Books. She is too good an author for them. The excellent line drawings and instructions in the book are rendered less effective by the publisher's not-so-excellent idea of sizing the book a good inch smaller in both length and width than similar Japanese sewing books on the market . The drawings are uncomfortably small and the font size tiny, and I am not even a senior citizen sewing for her grandchildren (imagine how difficult it will be for such a person to use this book ! ) . I would have rated this book at 5 stars for the author and 1 for the publisher , but since such an option does not exist, I'm going with the average of the two, 3 stars.

Granddaughter approves of the dress on the cover but felt the rest was too grungy for her little 7 year old self. I tend to concur. The photography is a bit 'out there' with huge boots on little girls and some clothes they really wouldn't be seen dead in...unless they are hippyish in which case they'd be perfect. My granddaughter is the average side of wanting to be accepted by her peers so has said no to the uber trendy trousers....

Beautifully written book with more than enough patterns to keep you going for some time. Not all are easily done but with patience & the right materials, then it’s a great addition to my collection.

Beautiful designs but the patterns are complicated to trace as they are all one colour. Starts at age 4 but can be adapted to smaller sizes. Can't wait to start sewing with this book

Amazing book great patterns, in my opinion not for a beginner but easy to follow instruction

I love this book. I have already done quite a few patterns out of it.