Category Archives: sewing

My mother and I went to Kinokuniya yesterday. Both of us have been avoiding the place, since we know that entering means we’ll be leaving with some purchases. Well, she walked out with a sudoku book, and I got yet … Continue reading →

Fall/winter is fast approaching, but I am determined to continue wearing skirts! I guess I need to get some tights. Anyway, I finally bought some strawberry-splattered brown corduroy I had been coveting, so out came one of the Machiko Kayaki … Continue reading →

My new Casio camera needed a case, and 10-year-old Lillie needed a new pencil case, so voila: I guess it’s kind of mean of me to show you the mushroom canvas, since superbuzzy sold out of it. Sorry. Anyway, Lillie … Continue reading →

First, thanks for all your barf and mole comments. They were very informative and entertaining! Mole Masters seems to be on task, so we’re hoping the moles find another yard to tunnel through! So for my final sewing project before … Continue reading →

Remember Penguin shirts? Well, apparently the penguin is back and in much finer form under the label Original Penguin by Munsingwear. I fell in love with a couple of skirts. The one on the left is ON SALE for $165! … Continue reading →

I’ve been fascinated with cotton lawn as of late. I was kind of into it, but then I think Melissa kind of pushed me over the edge with all her cotton lawn talk. I ended up buying a yard of … Continue reading →

AHHH HAHAHA! I made another skirt! I AM A MACHINE!! HAHA!! Actually, I can’t believe how much sewing I have recently accomplished. I’m not really the most efficient person. Well, all I can say is I have to get all … Continue reading →

Aloha! I’m glad you are finding the sewing tips useful. Some of you asked about sizing in the Japanese sewing books. In the books I have, the patterns seem to come in 3 to 4 sizes. Each pattern comes with … Continue reading →

How about some tips on sewing from a Japanese sewing book? First, the books do come with patterns, but the patterns are all squished onto a big piece of paper, which can be very confusing and disorienting. Basically, you just … Continue reading →

This hot weather has necessitated a new wardrobe! I definitely need more summery, sleeveless items, so last night I made this dress out of some vintage fabric: Can you guess where the pattern is from? Yes, score another for Machiko … Continue reading →