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Wow, 3000 women have taken part in my Little Boxy Dress Sewing Workshop. Isn’t that amazing? I’m so proud of each and every participant who decided they deserved to indulge…

High waisted wide leg pants are incredibly feminine and sophisticated. Here’s a tutorial on how to alter a low to medium waist sewing pattern to create your own high waisted…

Are you intimidated by PDF sewing patterns? Also known as digital sewing patterns, PDF sewing patterns are a new and exciting way to sew. Once you’ve tried them, you too…

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…

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…

Hi everyone! I made this skirt in one Sunday afternoon using a lovely knit fabric I purchased at a clearance sale at Spotlight. There’s no elastic in the waistline –…

I made this front zipper dress from a Burda patterns sewing pattern for a sweetheart neckline dress. I wanted to add a front zipper because I need nursing access, but…

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…

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…

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’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…

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…

At the beginning of winter, I decided that I really really wanted a leather skirt.  I was also adamant that I didn’t want to pay $200+ for it, as seen…

Do you ever “rediscover” things in your wardrobe? This often happens when I do the seasonal clothes overhaul. This vintage red dress is just that – I bought it last…

Gosh, I haven’t blogged in a while.  Had a lot of things on, with work and of course the earthquake/tsunami crisis in Japan.  I have been glued to NHK news…

Printed pants are a total fad.  I probably won’t be wearing them in 6 months time, but that’s ok, because these only cost me $4.  Actually, the look I got…

You can easily and quickly “tailor” any pants for a cuffed, smart look.  I did this for a pair of retro leopard print pants, but I think this would be…