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Sanae Ishida

A crafty little atelier in a grey city

May 12, 2014

STYLO Issue 2!

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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. The talent pool for Issue 1 and Issue 2 are daunting to say the least (hence the impostor syndrome). I mean, look at that cover! Helen of Curly Birds captured that perfect blend of unbridled joy and sassy impishness that is so natural to kids, all topped with a fabulous bow.

It’s like Christmas Eve for me, since I don’t know exactly what’s included in the issue yet as I type this, but I’m beyond excited to find out along with you! I’m devoting the next few days to talk about the outfits I sewed for the issue and will include some behind-the-scenes stuff along with outtakes (not that there was anything super juicy, but I’m always interested in reading about the nuts and bolts that go on beyond the photos).

For today, I leave you with my favorite photo from the photoshoot, which is also a bit of a teaser:

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You won’t want to miss STYLO!

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  1. Meghan says

    May 12, 2014 at 6:46 am

    Oh how exciting!!! I can’t wait to see what you made. I’m sure it is awesome 🙂

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    • sanae says

      May 12, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      Oh thanks, Meghan! It’s so exciting!!! The ladies of STYLO are doing such an amazing job of giving home sewing a hip vibe!

      Reply
  2. Ute says

    May 12, 2014 at 7:26 am

    Oh, I am dancing with you!!!!! Yay! When I saw the first issue I was like “Sanae should be in this!!!” and now you are! I am very happy for you and am looking forward to seeing your creations for the second issue!

    Reply
    • sanae says

      May 12, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      You are the sweetest, Ute! I was blown away when I saw the first issue and it was intimidating submitting my stuff, but so happy I was part of it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. gretaclark says

    May 12, 2014 at 9:06 am

    I am not at all surprised. You have amazing style and creativity.

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    • sanae says

      May 12, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Well, that makes one of us, Greta! 🙂 I was very surprised and so honored. And it was a whole lot of fun too.

      Reply
  4. crab&bee says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Congratulations, Sanae!

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    • sanae says

      May 12, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      Thank you, Morgan! BTW, I loved your article/interview!!

      Reply
  5. Lucinda says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Yay! Yay!
    This is so super exciting, Sanae! The first issue of Stylo was completely awe-inspiring, and now to have you (er, K) in the second issue . . . it’s better than Christmas!! Love the teaser photo – what a great color. And I’m also seeing why life has been so busy of late:)

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    • sanae says

      May 12, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      It is indeed the perfect shade of mint, Lucinda 🙂 Thanks for the enthusiastic response!! Yes, this was one of the projects that kept me busy. I can’t reveal a few other things in the pipeline yet, but I hope it will be fun news for all!!

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  6. Kristi Andres says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:47 am

    so fun! can’t wait to see it!

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    • sanae says

      May 12, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      Yay, I’m excited to see it too. There have been some technical snafus and it sound like Celina and Jess are working extra hard to get it up on their site. Fingers crossed that everything works out!

      Reply
  7. Marta says

    May 12, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Can’t wait to see what you have sewn, Sanae! Especially after seeing this photo…

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    • sanae says

      May 12, 2014 at 4:14 pm

      I’m thinking of getting that photo blown up, I love it so much. Thank you, Marta!!

      Reply
  8. Brienne says

    May 13, 2014 at 4:01 am

    Your spread is gorgeous Sanae. How/what was the polka dot backdrop?

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    • sanae says

      May 13, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Thanks Brienne! The feelings are mutual, of course 🙂 The polka dot backdrop is a decorative wall in front the Pacific Northwest Ballet in the Seattle Center. It was so perfect, I couldn’t not take a photo there!

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