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Japanese knitting patterns have always intimidated me, even though I can read Japanese. This is because Japanese knitting patterns use charts and diagrams, not worded descriptions as found in English…

The good folks at Ultimate Bundles understand what us creatives wish for Santa to bring. Designer handbag or Jimmy Choo heels? No thanks. A Brother Project Runway sewing machine? Yes…

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…

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…

{Update} This giveaway has ended. Halloween is just around the corner, so here is a quick book review all about sewing Cosplay costumes! This Japanese sewing book has costume designs for…

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…

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…

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…

COMPETITION HAS ENDED. You could win $20 to spend on ceramic handmade buttons by FULTON & CO. Details below. I’m having lots of fun decorating our new pad in Hayes Valley,…

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED. I have a brand new copy of Feminine Wardrobe to giveaway. I really like this sewing pattern book, and recently wrote a book review here.…

I made this top from the very popular Japanese sewing pattern book, Stylish Dress Book.  It is the very first pattern in the book, and is true to the flowy,…