Happy Homemade: Sew Chic Kids is the English version of “Happy Homemade Vol. 2” by Ruriko Yamada. It contains 20 designs for children aged 3 to 9. If you want…
Ever since I cut my hair short, I’ve started to dress more girly. This is a DIY sewing pattern for the ultimate girly dress, complete with lace, ruffles and big…
I’ve just rediscovered what a great fabric jersey is when it comes to reconstructing garments. It’s stretchy, doesn’t fray and is easy to cut, making this t-shirt DIY an absolute…
Wouldn’t it be great if you could sew a Japanese pattern? Without having to learn Japanese? That was my dream for the English speaking sewing community. So it’s with excitement…
This is a DIY pattern for a convertible maxi dress. You can sew one that is tailor-made to your size. To wear as a skirt, simply fold down the bodice.…
Do you have mis-matched towels hanging around in your home? It’s easy to sew an apron from hand towels using this simple, upcycling tutorial. 使わないハンドタオルでできちゃう簡単なエプロンの作り方です。 You will need Two hand…
This yellow tulle smocked skirt is a longer version of a pattern from the book, “Wrapped in Tenderness” . The book uses gauze for both the lining and the outer…
Today, I am guest blogging at the blog, Japanese Sewing Books. Please check out my article on a free tote bag sewing pattern and tutorial. I have translated a Japanese…
My husband requested a pair of pyjama pants, so I picked up this Anpanman cartoon fabric in Tokyo recently at Yuzawaya. Anpanman is an extremely popular kids anime series, where…
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. Get your own copy for the Spring 2013 edition of the Japanese sewing magazine, “FEMALE”. It contains 50+ sewing patterns for womens clothes. Look inside…
Win a FREE copy of this magazine: Competition ends 31 May 2013! I was so excited to find this magazine, “FEMALE” Spring 2013 edition in Tokyo. It looks like a fashion…
With the weather warming up, I’ve started to plan what I will make to wear in summer. This Japanese sewing book is called “Summer clothes in 1 day” and is…
My mum and I went vintage kimono shopping in Japan recently, and she has already turned one red kimono into a party dress for me. 最近 日本で母とリサイクル着物を買いました。彼女はもう赤い着物をワンピースにリフォームしてくれたのです。 My parents live…
I picked up “Wrapped in Tenderness” by Etsuko Sakurai on my recent trip to Japan. The dress on the front cover was too sweet to resist!I also really liked…
Dress – Handmade Shoes – Seychelles from endless.com Sunglasses – Elwood (borrowed from husband) Bracelets – Random collection from travels I have been busy busy busy at work lately, so…
I have a growing collection of Japanese sewing pattern books, and I never get tired of flipping through them, trying to decide what to make next. Here are my top…
I have had this orange fabric sitting in the spare bedroom for a very long time. At least one year. Every season, I’d look at it again and think of…
Top – Handmade Skirt – Supre Bangle – Mimco Shoes – Loeffler Randall via Revolve Clothing Do you ever walk into stores and go, “I can totally make that”, or…
Want to know how to make eco shopping bags? I made these eco shopping bags for Christmas presents, out of vintage pillow slips. We wanted to minimise the use of…
Top – Jacqui E Skirt – Target Belt – Handmade Shoes – Kate Spade Dave and I were attended a friend’s wedding last weekend, held at the University of Sydney…