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I had wanted to sew something from a Japanese sewing book for a while, and finally had some time to do it during my study break. I chose a loose,…

A shirt dress sewing pattern is a timeless addition to your handmade wardrobe. Rather than a trend-based and fussy dress design, a shirt dress is a classic piece that will…

Thousands of Little Boxy Dresses (LBD) have been made, so of course, we’ve seen lots of tweaks and design changes. Each completed dress makes a showcase of the wearer’s creativity,…

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…

I made my own ruffle sleeve dress pattern after being inspired by a $175 Madewell dress. It had a v-neck line, dropped shoulders and a cute ruffle sleeve…and I thought,…

A simple linen dress is at the forefront of Japanese sewing pattern design, and this one is just gorgeous. It’s from Yoshiko Tsukiori’s book, Sweet Dress Book. A collection of…

Yoshiko Tsukiori Pattern H from Stylish Dress Book Yoshiko Tsukiori is a popular Japanese sewing pattern designer. Many of her books have been translated into English, including Stylish Dress Book,…

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…

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…

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…

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’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…

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…

Those of you who are familiar with Japanese sewing patterns would have heard of the Stylish Dress Book series. There are 3 books in the series, all by Yoshiko Tsukiori,…

I’ve searched and bookmarked lots of wedding guest dresses recently because of my Japanese friend’s wedding in Guam. It’s not often we get to dress up, so when an opportunity…

This is the final post in the McCalls Patterns M6959 Dress A Sew-along. In Part 4, we’ll attach the skirt and finish off the dress with bias tape. Other blog posts…

We are sewing McCalls Patterns M6959 Dress A in this Sew-along. In Part 3, let’s add the sleeves to the bodice. Part 3 McCalls Patterns M6959 Sew-Along: Adding Sleeves was last…

We are sewing McCalls Patterns M6959 Dress A in this Sew-along. In Part 2, let’s sew the bodice. Part 2 McCalls Patterns M6959 Sew-Along: Bodice was last modified: February 8th,…