Effortless and minimal. This beautiful book is one of many in the Japanese Sewing Book range and while it won't be for everyone, I recommend taking a look! This book is one of many in the Japanese Sewing Book range. The designs are beautifully effortless and minimal (everything I love in a pattern), and their loose fitting style means that they are perfect for layering. I have made up one top from this book, and toiled a second, and while these patterns were not what I am use