--- product_id: 1823662 title: "Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe" price: "£14.59" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1823662-basic-black-26-edgy-essentials-for-the-modern-wardrobe store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe **Price:** £14.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe - **How much does it cost?** £14.59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1823662-basic-black-26-edgy-essentials-for-the-modern-wardrobe) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe [Watanabe, Sato] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe Review: Simple yet sophisticated patterns for experienced sewers - Just received this book and I'm very impressed with it. There are at least four patterns that I'd like to sew. I have been sewing a long time and it's refreshing to see some patterns with interesting details, e.g., the tucks in the tiered dress, embroidered running stitches, shirred sleeves, etc. A lot of the patterns have a tailored and refined look that I like. The fabrics used are also interesting, dobby, jacquard, corduroy. The patterns I've seen in other Japanese sewing books have seemed more basic and frankly similar to what the Big 4 and some indie patterns offer, i.e., lots of girlish tops and dresses with gathers and ruffles. There are so many books out there for beginning sewers and this isn't one of them (thankfully for us more experienced sewers who would like to sew something more challenging). The pattern instructions look detailed enough for me. I find schematics easier to use than written instructions. This is my first Japanese sewing book and I can't wait to dive in! Review: Some interesting patterns - I love most of the patterns available in this book. They are basically simple and alternations are extremely easy. I had a good laugh at a friend who is very literal in her approach to life -- she thought it a bit limited since they were presented in black. She also has fits that I use a hall table in the pantry as a work center :-) These are great additions to a core wardrobe. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #230,044 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #351 in Fashion Craft #445 in Sewing (Books) #471 in Fashion Design | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 372 Reviews | ## Images ![Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ie61vt00L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple yet sophisticated patterns for experienced sewers *by C***N on April 22, 2015* Just received this book and I'm very impressed with it. There are at least four patterns that I'd like to sew. I have been sewing a long time and it's refreshing to see some patterns with interesting details, e.g., the tucks in the tiered dress, embroidered running stitches, shirred sleeves, etc. A lot of the patterns have a tailored and refined look that I like. The fabrics used are also interesting, dobby, jacquard, corduroy. The patterns I've seen in other Japanese sewing books have seemed more basic and frankly similar to what the Big 4 and some indie patterns offer, i.e., lots of girlish tops and dresses with gathers and ruffles. There are so many books out there for beginning sewers and this isn't one of them (thankfully for us more experienced sewers who would like to sew something more challenging). The pattern instructions look detailed enough for me. I find schematics easier to use than written instructions. This is my first Japanese sewing book and I can't wait to dive in! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Some interesting patterns *by V***G on August 27, 2019* I love most of the patterns available in this book. They are basically simple and alternations are extremely easy. I had a good laugh at a friend who is very literal in her approach to life -- she thought it a bit limited since they were presented in black. She also has fits that I use a hall table in the pantry as a work center :-) These are great additions to a core wardrobe. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great series of patterns *by M***S on June 27, 2018* A great series of patterns to trace Clear directions It sure it is for the beginner seamstress Beautiful and unique patterns Looking forward to applying some of the skills to Hacking other patterns I have ## Frequently Bought Together - Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe - Stylish Party Dresses: 26 Easy and Inexpensive Sew-It-Yourself Dresses for that Special Occasion - Cotton Friend Sewing: The clothes I want to wear this winter --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1823662-basic-black-26-edgy-essentials-for-the-modern-wardrobe](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1823662-basic-black-26-edgy-essentials-for-the-modern-wardrobe) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*