I previously bought a few maternity patterns on sale, and since entering my third trimester I finally started sewing them. I realise I won’t be able to get through them all, as my usual sewing rate is one garment a month, and there are only so many months (and only so much energy) during pregnancy! … More Botanical Delight [Burda 6957].
Warning: Photo Heavy We went to Seoul on a whirlwind trip for a friend’s wedding last year, and I managed to squeeze in some fabric shopping time while we were in the city. I could only pick one location to go, and doing my research on the interwebs indicate that the Dongdaemun Fabric Market (I … More Fabric Shopping in Seoul, Korea.
There comes a time when I have to make actual maternity patterns, and this is the time. I have this fabric in my stash that has busy print, and I got some gemstone-looking buttons to go with it. Pattern: Butterick 5736, a maternity pattern, rated “Easy”, View B. Size made: B5 (sizes 8-16 included), I made size … More The Jewel of My Eyes [Butterick 5736].
I bought this craft kit in Japan a few years ago, and made it up last month for my friend’s son’s birthday. The Shiba Inu is one of the Spitz breeds of dogs from Japan, and is the main character in the Doge memes! They are very smart. … More Shiba Pen Holder.
I loved the book Love At First Stitch so much (from which I made the Delphine skirt and the Megan dress) that when I knew Tilly Walnes from Tilly and the Buttons is releasing another book, Stretch!, I bought it straight away. The Joni dress is perfect as an addition to my small maternity wardrobe. … More The Floral Twist Dress [“STRETCH!” book – Joni Dress].
Warning: Photo Heavy. My husband and I was in Hong Kong last year and I took him fabric shopping with me. It took me a while to finally write this post up about my experience. We only had a short stay and were quite rushed, so I could only choose one area to go to. … More Fabric Shopping in Hong Kong.
I’m walking the footsteps of many others before me – sewing with the most popular rayon from Spotlight (2017), using the most sewn Vogue pattern V9253 (2017), and entering the magical realm of impending parenthood (since the beginning of time). And I make it my own unique journey. Vogue 9253 is popular for a reason. … More The Nesting Dress [Vogue 9253].
As I’m fairly short, I usually favour more fitted garments to give me some shape and illusion of height. But I decided to try something different this time. Many firsts, actually – (1) shift dress shape, (2) flounce sleeves, and (3) sewing sheer fabric with lining. So here’s McCall’s 7505. Pattern: McCall’s 7505, a … More Feathers & Flounce [McCall’s 7505].
My husband has been wanting an apron for his hobby for a while (might be a hint for me to get or make one for him?), so I made one for him for his birthday this year. Pattern: Simplicity 1140, a “Swing patterns for Dummies” pattern, View C. Size made: One size. Pattern pieces: 8 pieces for … More Denim Hobby Apron [Simplicity 1140].
We recently holidayed in Japan and stayed briefly in Osaka, where I looked for fabric and craft supplies. I’m on a fabric and pattern diet and wasn’t looking to buy a lot, but it’s always interesting to see what’s available and what the shops are like! Here’s my experience. You can also read about my … More Fabric Shopping in Osaka, Japan.
