About the Author

Yuko Takada is a graduate of the Bunka Fashion Institute. After working for different clothing brands, she founded her own fashion line, TAGE (tage.jp). Her sleek, sporty styles have been exhibited in London and Milan.

Reviews

"I fell in love with the book because, despite loving dresses and girly stuff, the truth is that as a Mum my wardrobe is literally navy, black and grey + shorts/pants. The draw of this book is that the designer has taken wearable daily clothes and added some really cool designer touches to them." -Japanese Sewing Books blog
"Now this is a no brainer. I have had, for a few years now, the Japanese language version, 'She has a mannish style'. This book remains my number one favourite of all my Japanese pattern books." -Top Notch blog
"Inside She Wears the Pants, you'll find a sophisticated collection of sewing patterns and instructions for twenty different pieces including versatile tops (dress them up or down), timeless jackets, straight-lined dresses, various length pants (from culottes to full-length trousers), and more." -AllFreeSewing.com blog
"I know that many sewers have been longing for this release and you won't be disappointed! There are so many great designs in the 'easy sew-it-Yourself Fashion with an Edgy Urban Style' book." -Groovy Baby and Mama blog
"This book does have a range of garments-from mini dresses to tshirts, shirts and jackets, pants and culottes. Yes, I was incredibly tempted to make that draped mini dress but I've got three draped dresses-my wardrobe needs other types of garments! I really like the range and style of these garments." -Sew Busy Lizzy blog
"This wonderful book comes with 20 different designs from casual shirts, pants, and skirts that have an edgy, urban feel. [...] If you've never tackled a Japanese sewing pattern book, I highly recommend the books from Tuttle Publishing. Don't let the nested patterns scare you, they're easy to trace [...]" -Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy blog
"The 20 patterns are fashion forward and likely to please anyone interested in unique, funky clothing...Recommended for collections where other Japanese sewing books circulate well" -Library Journal
"She Wears the Pants by Yuko Takada is an adult sewing book with 20 different sewing patterns for the sophisticated dresser and you will not be disappointed. [...] Like the other Japanese sewing books I've read, the garments are actually really easy to sew and you get a very rewarding garment. [...] I really liked this book and Yuko Takada's designs are amazing. -Brooklyn Pattern Company