Good morning! One of the unexpected perks of starting this little online documentation of sewing and whatnot has been the relationship I've developed with Tuttle Publishing. Considered the largest publisher of "Asian-interest" books, they've recently been adding a slew of translated Japanese sewing books to their catalog. It's been such a thrill to receive books before they're let loose into the big world, especially when they're the type of books I've adored and sewn from for years. Like this ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! I'm working on (what I hope will be) a fun sneak peek post for Little Kunoichi next week, and as I was planning it, I thought of my favorite illustrator in the world: Carson Ellis. My own drawings feel like feeble chicken scratches next to her masterful art, but I don't hold that against her. She just released a new book, Home, and oh...it's classic Carson Ellis with the luscious details and hidden gems and muted tones that feels so very Pacific Northwest. Like this: This is ... Read more
What I Made for 2015 SVE
Well, the postal system is still holding hostage my SVE gift, so I thought I might as well show you what I sewed up for my partner Jana. Jana is a multi-talented "Bohemian girl living in Switzerland", and includes in her CV of eclectic accomplishments: nurse, interior designer, stylist, all-around taste-maker. I love love love her aesthetic and when I saw that her favorites were the color white, linen and leather, I immediately knew what to make. Jana and I both seem to lean toward ... Read more
Monday Outfit: “Robe Jacket”
Good morning, friends! I started to make K yet another animal print top as per her request this past weekend, but I just couldn't do it. Instead, I flipped through my favorite Japanese sewing book, and was intrigued by the "Robe Jacket". It reminded me of a mini version of the jacket I made a while back, and I had a hankering to sew with linen, so Robe Jacket it was. This is what the illustration looks like in the book (you can't see them, but there are additional ties inside): And here's ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! It's been a whirlwind of a week, and I have much to report, but I'm keeping it short and sweet today. This just in: for anyone still waiting for SVE gifts, it's more than likely that your Secret Valentine shipped from a particular region where the postal system has been delayed several weeks. In fact, my very own Secret Valentine is in that region so I'm waiting for my gift with bated breath (I, of course, know who my partner is and know I'm going to receive something ... Read more