Go beyond the little black dress! Basic black skirts, tops, jackets, dresses and coats have been in style for ages and never go out of fashion. Wherever you wear them, and with whatever you match them, they always look elegant, polished and sophisticated. So why not make your own? Author Sato Watanabe, whose numerous titles are favorites among Japanese sewing book fans in the U.S., shows you how to make professional quality pieces easily and cheaply at home.

"The 26 patterns inBasic Black, cover blouses, vests, jackets, skirts and dresses and there reallyis something in here for everyone, even if you don't wear black! ... I thinkyou will all find something to like in this book  ..." - Top Notch