I LOVE this kimono now, but it was a definite struggle! It began with vintage Japanese fabrics that I loved, pieced together, put in a drawer, dragged back out, re-assembled and finally finished. Six. Years. Later. Yes, you read that right. Six. Years. And, both the kimono and I lived to tell the tale! For… Continue reading The Six Year Kimono
Category: Handmade Wardrobe
My Pumpkin Spice Kimono
In my ongoing obsession with kimonos, I decided to try the Indygo Junction Contemporary Kimono with fabrics from my stash. The colors are marvelously Fall-friendly and definitely convey the flavor of Pumpkin Spice! Every Fabric Has a Story Years ago, I fell in love with and purchased a stunning Yukata Cotton fabric from local purveyor… Continue reading My Pumpkin Spice Kimono
Art Gallery Rayon Kimono Gorgeousness
A couple of months back, fabulous Art Gallery Fabrics sent me a STUNNING piece of rayon to try out. Oh, my . . . I had such fun with this fabric and now I have a FABRIC GIVEAWAY for you! Watch for the Giveaway entry info at the end of this post . . .… Continue reading Art Gallery Rayon Kimono Gorgeousness
My Indonesian Sarong Kimono
My fabulously colorful Kimono began it's life as an Indonesian Sarong from Jakarta. A little snip here, a little seam there and it's now my newest favorite thing to wear!! In June, my hubby spent two weeks traveling through Southeast Asia and . . . buying fabric for me!!! Yes, he IS the best husband… Continue reading My Indonesian Sarong Kimono
Knit Batik Wrap Magic
Knit Batik? Yes, there is such a thing and it's fabulous!! It's marvelously soft once washed, it's extremely versatile, and super comfy to wear. So, the piece I purchased at this year's Sewing & Stitchery Expo was perfect for the Indygo Junction Warm & Cozy Wrap pattern! The Magic of Knit Batik A couple of… Continue reading Knit Batik Wrap Magic
Double Gauze Tunic Twinning and a Giveaway
A few weeks before the Portland Quilt Market show, I fell in love. My hubby didn't mind . . . because it was just fabric - again! Fabric love led to fabric obsession and now there's a GIVEAWAY you can enter! (Info at the end of this post.) As I was cruising Instagram one night… Continue reading Double Gauze Tunic Twinning and a Giveaway
Sewing When Your Technology Rebels
You haven't heard from me for a while, but I have been sewing! So, here's a quick update on my Sewful Life adventures during The Great 2018 Technology Rebellion. (That's my positive spin on "everything broke and I thought I'd go CRAZY"!) There will be more posts soon! Quilt Market With the Dying Miss Phone… Continue reading Sewing When Your Technology Rebels
Me Made May 2018 Week One + 3 Days
As promised, here's a recap of my Week One Me Made May 2018 posts! I'm thoroughly enjoying my commitment to wear something I've made every day. Watch for more Weekly Recaps every Friday! Are you joining in? I hope so. It's never too late! If you need some incentive, click here to find out why… Continue reading Me Made May 2018 Week One + 3 Days
Alabama Chanin-ish Stitching + A Giveaway
I did it! My first attempt at Alabama Chanin style reverse applique is done and I love it!! Texture Clothing's amazing knits were perfect for this project. You can enter to win some for yourself - there's a giveaway at the end of this post! When I first got a copy of Indygo Junction's Slight… Continue reading Alabama Chanin-ish Stitching + A Giveaway
T-Shirt Sewing Tips + Lark Tee Winner
Since we've been talking about the Lark Tee for the last couple of weeks, I thought you'd appreciate a few more t-shirt sewing tips. Fortunately, I already have this written and it's on the Coats and Clark Sewing Secrets blog! DIY T-Shirt Sewing Tips + The Winner First things first! Christianne is the winner of the… Continue reading T-Shirt Sewing Tips + Lark Tee Winner
