Last year, I made a tee shirt for the first time using my serger. It was all thanks to this Japanese sewing book, Everyday Clothes With a Serger. It’s a…
Every time we return to Japan, it’s absolutely mandatory that I visit Nippori Textile Town in Tokyo. In one day trip, you can completely satisfy your fabric and craft shopping…
{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…
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 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…
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…