This is not my most flattering garment; instead, it is all about the fabric. I selected this linen (Nani Iro Nuance) ages ago and loved the painterly print--it looks hand made. The best way to showcase the large and rather subtle print was with a garment with as few seams as possible. And since the… Continue reading Japanese mini-muumuu
For Mother's Day, we set out to Santa Cruz for a lovely brunch at Gabriella Cafe (wonderfully adorable place, and worth the drive!). We got to SC early and I could request anything I wanted on my special day, so I made my family take me to Hart's Fabric for a 20 minute, whirlwind shopping… Continue reading Adelaide #2 in double gauze
We were pretty lax in our vacation planning--we were more or less spontaneous in the things we did once we were on Oahu. However, I did look up fabric stores on the island before we went and was pleased that a trip to buy some fabric could be coordinated with another activity on the Honolulu/Waikiki… Continue reading Hawaiian sunrise Hazel
If you're arriving here from Britex, welcome! A couple of weeks ago, my family took a trip to Hawaii, which nicely coincided (with a slight extension of deadlines--thank you, Joie 🙂 with my latest Britex project. A lovely linen sundress was the obvious choice; after all, doesn't everyone sew new garments before going on vacation?!The… Continue reading Vintage-inspired linen sundress
I know, it's a boring blue dress. But guys, before taking these photos, I'd worn this for two days and it even spent time folded in the bottom of the stroller during Mom-tot swim class this morning. And it still looks respectable! If I have to choose something to wear, I'll grab the boring… Continue reading Plain jane dress
Some projects take longer than others. Some walk that fine line between "worth finishing" and "garbage-worthy". Case in point: this dress. This dress hovered over the trash can on numerous occasions. So many ripped out seams, so many alterations, so many changes to the construction. The pattern (Vogue V1086, by Tracy Reese) had sketchy instructions… Continue reading Sundress struggles
Bea & Lucille 