Happy Friday! To me, tunics epitomize the Japanese wardrobe aesthetic, and I'm all about the Japanese aesthetic. That loose, boxy silhouette ideally made in linen, layered in neutrals. Inspired by lovelies created like this and this, I sewed up a tunic. It's a linen/cotton blend, and I think it's rather charming with its big ole pockets on the sides (perfect spots for Rose + Bob) and cheerful plaid. With gathers and various panels, I didn't even bother matching up the plaid, but by pure ... Read more
Happy Friday + Retro Office Girl in Noir (with a little edge)
Happy Friday! There just aren't enough hours in the day, especially now that December and Christmas are looming. Here's my creation for this week: an incredibly comfortable long sleeve knit dress in my most favorite-est color combination. And a wool houndstooth jacket with edgy faux leather elbow patches. This is a great dress and wish I had bought more of the fabric because I would so make myself a top with it. It's a no-frills dress, and I'm proud of the neck detailing in the front and ... Read more
Happy Monday + Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful weekend - there was much celebrating and relaxing and family fun for us. I'm feeling refreshed (and significantly healthier) and wanted to kick off this week with a cute little outfit I made. The colors made me think of Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle's "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?" - the follow-up to the classic "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" She didn't like the heather grey socks, so we switched socks. Picky, ... Read more
Cloud Pillows
It started with this. Several years ago, I wanted to try fabric paint to make my own design. I took some grey linen and white fabric paint and voila, I had little rain drops because when you live in the Pacific Northwest, you are always thinking about rain. And then I made this little number... But it turned out that K did not like grey at the age of three (how can she be my daughter??). She has strong opinions, that one. She only wore it once. And it sat in the deepest, darkest ... Read more
Happy Friday + Shades of Caramel and Creme: shirt dress/camisole dress
Happy Friday! I feel this way with every Friday post, but I am enamored with this outfit and desperately want one in my size. Though I sewed at a snail-like pace and kept making mistakes, I was able to complete the two dresses and am loving them. A light caramel-colored shirt dress over a silvery-beige-camisole dress, accented with creme. Très chic, no? She's holding these in her hands (left over from Halloween, and now I'm realizing that next to actual caramels, the dress is more ... Read more