I don't even know what was happening with this photoshoot. What IS this??Who knows. A chance to show off my new nerdy glasses? Or my favorite teacups?OK, I know I...
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I can't tell you how much fun it is to watch your Washi Dresses pop up in the Washi Dress photo pool. It's been just over a month since I...
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This post walks you through how to create a maxi version for this pattern, with some notes on adding a full lining to the Trillium dress.
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I will be in Vermont in just a couple weeks, and the lovely Phiona, owner of Nido Fabrics in Burlington VT, has kindly invited me to be a guest of...
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Kindergarten. Waaaaaaaaaaah! *weeps into coffee cup*(Notably absent: a handmade backpack, which his mother did not make for him, having been distracted this weekend by her Heather Ross stash instead. I'd...
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I can tell that you've been missing seeing my little munchkins on the ol' blog lately. Right? No worries, in the midst of sewing Washi Dresses, I found some time to sew...
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My Elliot starts kindergarten next week. WAAAAAH! Unbelieveable. With back-to-school season here, I thought we should take a peek at all the great backpacks that people have been making with my...
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I've put together a little series of not-exactly-high-quality-but-still-informative video tutorials to show how I do a partial (bodice) lining for the Trillium Dress.
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School is almost back in session (or already back in session...waaaah!) and cooler weather is just around the corner.That means it's time to sew some FLASHBACK SKINNY TEES! Let's have...
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I've had a few people ask how I did my hair in the maxi dress post:I used the Simple Gibson Tuck tutorial from Sara Lynn Paige. As you can see...
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Came across this photo and thought some of you might find it interesting. Someone asked me the other day who took my photos and I said "ME!" Mr Rae is...
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Washi Week!!! OK, last one, I promise (for now).I admit I fell pretty hard for Lucie Summers' Summersville collection. It's so modern and basic, I can see it as table linens,...
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You didn't think Washi Week was over, did you? There's MORE WASHI this week, the first is from my friend Karen! I made her come over the other day for...
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Another Washi Week Washi for you today, just in time for you to sew your own this weekend!If you want to make absolutely the most comfortable Washi Dress in the...
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You. guys. I am so excited to finally be able to announce that the Washi Dress Sewing Pattern PDF is now available for purchase. Yaaaay!!! *KERMIT ARMS*I am so proud...
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