Like a shy, wallflower girl longing to be asked to boogie at the Spring Fling Dance, I was secretly hoping that Kristin and Jess would invite me to be part of their Vintage May Series, because it's common knowledge that it's one of the awesomest series around and who wouldn't want to participate? If there's one thing I'm certain of this sewing community, it's this: there's a big love of collaboration. So my wish came true, resulting in some more awkward dancing. I also made K do a severely ... Read more
STYLO Issue 2: Part 3
I finally had a chance to sit down and savor the new issue of STYLO and I am in awe. Having worked in high end/big budget catalog production and having held a number of other jobs involving print and online media production, I'm pretty familiar with grueling work that goes into creating a visually-driven publication. Which is why I'm astounded by how Celina and Jess produced such stellar quality and quantity with so few core people on their team. Blown away. It would be mind-blowing if this was ... Read more
STYLO Issue 2: Part 2
Oooh, I get my own STYLO cover version! Celina powered through technical snafus, and it looks like the second issue is now live, and it was so worth the wait, no? Look at K, giving her best bossy look in what has to be the most beloved creation to date: the Cali Faye Cadette Coat. It trumps the Frozen costume, which says it all. Tons of pictures alert! So the theme was "fresh-citrus-metallics," and I immediately knew I had to use this mint wool from my stash. The Cadette Coat pattern ... Read more
STYLO Issue 2!
STYLO!! I'm having serious impostor syndrome, friends -- I did an awkward yet exuberant polka/hip hop dance move when Jess and Celina contacted me about contributing to their uber cool new online magazine and was gripped with both inspired elation and bone-quaking terror of letting this dynamic duo down. Issue 2 is hot off the press, and if you have any interest in kids' fashion and sewing at all, you're probably well aware of this fresh and stylish take the magazine offers for handmade clothes. ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Rosy Knits
Let's face it. As much as I can't seem to stop sewing with linen, nine times out of ten, K will reach for the knits. I've long stopped feeling intimidated by the slinky, stretchy stuff, but I have to admit that it's not my favorite type of fabric to sew. But I get it. I reach for the comfy knits too, both store-bought and handmade (I'm only into day five of Me-Made-May and I've worn knits four times). So when K asked if I would make her a knit top with a giant honking bow where her boobs ... Read more