I’m visiting over at DIY Maternity by Megan Nielsen Patterns to share this easy sewing tutorial for a cute tunic top. The long, loose design is suitable to wear before,…
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED I saw the Japanese version of Stylish Party Dresses in Tokyo earlier this year, so I’m so excited to get my hands on the newly released…
At 30 weeks pregnant, I’m quickly running out of clothes to wear. I wanted to sew something, but it needed to be wearable beyond pregnancy – that’s why I’ve gone…
I have two Japanese sewing books to give away to one lucky reader! Thank you Tuttle Books for these books 🙂 Basic Black Black is always in fashion, and…
I have an exciting new sewing tutorial for you! It’s a free sewing pattern for a reversible shift dress – or LBD (little boxy dress), as I like to call…
I finally managed to finish Dress T from the Japanese sewing pattern book, Stylish Dress Book 1. I’m really happy with the result, but it’s going to be a loooong time…
When harem pants came into fashion a few years ago, I thought of them as a fad; until I tried a pair on myself! They are really comfortable, and flattering,…
I went away to Tulum, Mexico over summer, and this halter top was perfect for the hot weather! I live in San Francisco, where it just does not get warm…
Shibori means to wring or squeeze in Japanese. This tie-dye method creates beautiful organic patterns on your fabric. Here’s a simple video tutorial on how to make your own shibori tie-dye…
In Part 2 of the sew along for Dress T from Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom by Yoshiko Tsukiori, I cut the fabric, using the paper patterns we made…
A slouchy, stretchy cocoon cardigan is just the thing to throw on when it’s a little bit chilly. Now that I’m becoming more comfortable with knit fabrics, I decided to…
Yay, let’s start making Dress T from Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom! This is Part 1 of a sew-along, where I’ll be breaking down the sewing steps in a…
The Sew Japanese Sew-Along is a Flickr group, and we’re going to make something from a Japanese sewing book before the end of April. I’ve decided to join in and…
My Burdastyle Andrew cardigan is finished, just in time for Valentine’s Day! In the final part of this sew along, we’ll make and attach the sleeves. We’ll also make the…
Now we get to enjoy the fun part of Burdastyle’s Andrew cardigan; sewing! In Part 1, we cut the pattern and fabric. Today in Part 2, let’s sew the the main…
Welcome to Part 1 of the Burdastyle Andrew cardigan sew-along. Let’s talk about fabric, printing the pattern and cutting it out. Burdastyle recommends wool knit fabric or cotton sweatshirt fabric…
We have just under 3 weeks before Valentine’s Day is upon us. Why not sew your special man the Burdastyle Andrew cardigan? It’s a classic, v-neck cardigan with a ribbed…
Who says DIY t-shirt revamps are just for women? Pretty sure men appreciate an original, customized t-shirt too. Especially if it’s been made with lots of love! This customized t-shirt…
I searched everywhere for a gold peplum top to wear to my cousin’s wedding in Indonesia. In the end, I realised I could make a nice, silk version myself using…
It’s my first Halloween since moving to the US. It’s not celebrated so much in Australia, so seeing the spooky decorations adorning the houses and shops in San Francisco has…