Well, that was exciting! And nerve wracking. And outrageously inspiring. I'm talking, of course, about my Furoku Membership post. You, my wonderful, wonderful friends, have given me so much to think about, hope for and strive toward. I pored over every comment, teared up anew with every considerate and helpful email, gasped and shook my head in wonder every time someone signed up (!!). Even if I harangued you with thank yous every minute for the next decade, it wouldn't be enough... I ... Read more
A Humble Request + An Experiment
This idea came to me over the weekend, and it terrified me so much, I knew I had to do it right away or I would lose my nerve. When my instincts pipe up, I listen. And my instincts had lots to say, so be forewarned. I've been thinking about how much I love this blog. Out of the many, many meanderings I've taken career-wise -- even though relentlessly writing about myself and sharing the things I concoct may not technically be considered a true vocation -- it's what feels most right for me, ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! I meant to have a sneak peek of my upcoming children's book today, but due to some unexpected snafus and technical problems on my part, I was foiled -- I'm hoping for better luck next week! I'm working on the custom illustrations from what is now an embarrassingly long time ago, and as my mother-in-law would say, the whole process is moving "slower than molasses in January." I just hope I'm still not apologizing this time next year! The horse above is one of the few I've been ... Read more
Sewing for Me: Ginger Skinny Jeans Muslin #2
We're getting close. In my glacial-paced sewing of the Ginger skinny jeans, we last left off at discovering that the size 12 made me look like I'd sampled Charlie Chaplin's trousers. Like so: So I shaved off a size from the original muslin and dutifully sewed up a size 10 muslin (fabric salvaged!). At first glance and with a roomy top (the beige-y top is a Renfrew I made in the softest imaginable bamboo knit a while back that I never shared here. I love it to death), it's looking ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Sailor Dress + Giveaway! [CLOSED]
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