August 14th, 2008 | making other stuff I found this book of hat patterns in Maruzen and they seem pretty easy for someone who never sewed a hat before. The pattern that I chose was very geometric, with only a piece with all six sides attached to the center. It turned out to be pretty easy to make, so I decided to make some more. Since the pattern is in geometric shapes, I made new patterns for my husband’s and Sidra’s hats using CorelDraw!. My husband wants his hat to be wider and shorter, and Sidra naturally needs a smaller one. Sidra also requested an elastic to be attached to his hat, just like his school hat. After they are done -not so bad results if I might say- I realize that it might seem a bit ridiculous to be seen wearing three identical hats together. Just more reason to make new hats! Pattern is from idea hat [...] August 12th, 2008 | kidswear The pattern is from a Japanese pattern book, a very simple pattern with only two pieces. The check fabric was bought in Marunan, Shibuya, and the off-white fabric is muslin cotton. I found these cute buttons with kabuto-mushi (helmet beetle) embroidery in Yuzawaya, Kichijoji, and Sidra is really happy with those buttons. Pattern is from R&D.M.Co-boys&girls August 6th, 2008 | womenswear The fabric was bought in Okadaya, a fabric store in Shinjuku, and I thought it would be perfect for another dress. The base pattern is still from a Japanese pattern book, but I changed the sleeves and added some pleats and handstitches details on the sleeves and chest. I think it’ll look good worn with some belt too. I did this one slowly, enjoying the process of making it. This little thing makes me happy. Base pattern is from Stylish dress book. August 1st, 2008 | kidswear A few days ago, Sidra and me went to Marunan, a fabric store in Shibuya, where I almost died looking at all the fabric. The 4-floors store is not too big, a bit like fabric store in Mayestik or Pasar Baru, but it is packed with the most beautiful fabric I’ve ever wanted. Cotton, linen, with beautiful patterns and everything.Sidra seemed to enjoy the trip, he wanted some fabrics and buttons for himself. At the end, I let him choose two fabrics for him, and one of them is this greenish grey thin fabric with thin stripes. I decided to make a simple shirt out of the fabric, as I wanted to exercise my ability of sewing stand-up collar and making buttonholes. I’m not satisfied at all with these two results, I want them to be neater and smoother. I really need some practice with these stuffs. But as a whole piece, I think the shirt looks nice and comfortable. Sidra is really into insects lately, he has this big book of insects that he browse everyday and put in a special tote bag. The one insect that really interest him is kabuto mushi (helmet beetle), he’s [...] July 30th, 2008 | womenswear Sue me for sewing so much. I just can’t stop doing this. It just happened that I have another batik fabric that I brought from Jakarta, so I turned it into a tunic/dress. The pattern is from a Japanese book pattern, and I added a belt from the same fabric. Happy with the result. Pattern is from Stylish dress book.  | DisclaimerThis is my personal site, therefore all views expressed here represent my own and shouldn't be taken as expert opinions.
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