Happy Friday! A while ago, I created a coloring book for K's school event and this was one of the pages of the book, inspired by the Seattle Japanese Garden. I've got all things Japanese on my mind because we are spending a couple of weeks in the land of the rising sun this summer. Super super super super excited!! My predominant thought is: I have to make clothes! My wardrobe has been whittled down to nothing these days and the situation is quite alarming. I love planning ... Read more
Happy Friday + Simplicity Tween Patterns
Happy Friday, my friends! A little while ago, it occurred to me that K has officially outgrown the largest size (130cm) for most of the Japanese sewing books that I own. This was a momentous and startling occurrence. I've been sewing from these books for five years, which means I haven't bought her (or me!) any clothes for 60 months. Wait, that's not true. I did buy the first day of school outfit here. Okay, K has received an embarrassment of riches in terms of hand-me-downs from neighbors ... Read more
Happy Friday + Morgan Jeans
So. Shall we talk about the brilliance that is the Morgan Boyfriend Jeans by Closet Case Patterns? I happen to be one lucky gal and am real life friends with both Heather (who created the pattern) and Morgan (who is the muse for the pattern). When the energy of two women that I adore converge into a singularly stylish and comfortable jeans pattern, well, I flounder for the right word to describe the magic. Maybe fizazzlepizzazzle? I took my time with this one, friends. I lovingly traced ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! The other day K looked at me and said, "I don't know why, Mama, but I think your spirit animal is a donkey." At first, I was thrown off because Eeyore came immediately to mind. Later, I did a little research and I think I'm in love with donkeys. Did you know that contrary to common perception, donkeys are extremely intelligent? And that they're not easily startled and are super strong? They have a well-developed sense of self-preservation (which accounts for their stubbornness) ... Read more
6 Lindens + A Toaster
Well, well, well, what do we have here? Clearly, a pile of knits that have seen better days. A few weeks (months?) ago, I hinted at having sewn a bunch of Linden sweatshirts and not only did I sew six of them, I have worn them to death. From a distance, they don't look too bad. I even got a little bit creative with a striped back for the black version: Alas, these have been so well-loved (that Jen of Grainline Studio knows how to draft a good pattern) three out of the six ... Read more