DIY Fashion

More than 1200 women joined the Little Boxy Dress Sewing Workshop to learn how to make a dress without a pattern. Take a look at some of the finished dresses,…

This Japanese cotton dress is made from a beautiful Nani Iro fabric. Nani Iro is a Japanese designer fabric brand. My mum brought the fabric back for me from Japan.…

There are not enough dresses with pockets. I just want the roomy comfort of a dress AND the convenience of stashing keys and coins in my jeans pockets. This Japanese…

Bento bag, or a lunch box bag, keeps your lunch, snacks and cutlery all in a tidy bundle. Using my free sewing pattern and tutorial, you’ll soon have a beautiful…

This crochet earrings pattern is just the thing if you’re looking for a fresh take on traditional crochet projects. It’s part of an amazing new craft resource I’m proud to…

Yay, I finished sewing something! This kids apron dress is the first item of clothing I’ve managed to sew since having my second baby. There’s a mountain of things I’d…

It’s with a big grin on my face that I click “publish” on this blog post. It took me more than three months postpartum, but I FINALLY finished! This embroidered…

I’m now a proud mother of two beautiful girls, so it’s only fitting to celebrate with a Japanese sewing book giveaway for girls’ clothes! Check out my video book review…

Here are 3 outfit ideas which are perfectly suitable to wear before and after pregnancy – all using the Koi drape front top from Hana Patterns. When I designed the Koi…

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery using simple running stitches. I’ve made an free and easy sashiko pattern so you can make your own embroidered pillow! Free Sashiko Pattern: Make…

I’ve found a video which shows you how to crochet a very easy scarf so I just HAD to share it with you guys. I followed the video and then added a…

Last year, I made a tee shirt for the first time using my serger. It was all thanks to this Japanese sewing book, Everyday Clothes With a Serger. It’s a…

Ever since I found out I was having a girl, I knew I just had to make matching outfits for me and Umi. It’s not easy finding dress patterns which…

I tried out several maternity sewing patterns when I was pregnant with Umi. Some just looked good but were really uncomfortable, but there’s a handful I have continued to wear…

Do you have a strong sense of personal style? I’m been feeling like I’m almost there. This shirt dress made from dark blue linen has been a key piece in helping to define my…

I’ve always been curious to try Stylearc patterns. My favourite style of cardigan is a long, open front cardigan. When I saw Stylearc’s Simone cardigan, with its drapey pockets and…

I’m totally addicted to linen at the moment, especially the soft, drapey kind by Merchant and Mills. I never knew linen could feel so silky until I got my hands…

I finally got a long desk for my sewing machine and serger to sit next to each other – permanently. This is a big change from one year ago, when…

One of the reasons I love Japanese sewing patterns is their simplicity. The clean lines are perfect for showcasing beautiful fabrics, whether it’s a printed silk or a plain organic…

Hi everyone! After a hectic Me-Made-May, I’ve been trying to catch up on sewing projects. Who am I kidding, I’m ALWAYS trying to catch up on sewing projects, haha. I…