Summer Yukata Print

February 25, 2023

I love yukata – they’re the summer kimono you wear, usually either with bright repeating prints […]

Spoonflower Fabrics

February 15, 2023

I have finally done something that I’ve meant to do for a while now – getting […]

Laptop bag: kanagawa wave

August 22, 2017

Just a quick post of pics of my new laptop bag I just finished! Two broken […]

Obi Laptop Bag

August 15, 2017

So I’ve been making more bags. Which is funny, since it’s something I’ve sworn I wouldn’t […]

How to Sew French Seams

August 3, 2017

French seams area  way to encase the raw edge of the fabric so it’s not seen. it’s a way to finish garments, although I find it works best for straight lines. While you can french seam curves, it is a little trick to avoid puckering. If you’re new to the idea of this way of finishing seams, stick with it for straights until you get it down and can make them narrow.

Kimono Bracelets

June 13, 2017

If you’ve seen my Instagram, you know that this is about all I’ve been working on. I’ve had the idea for a while now, but I never quite got around to making them. A loooooooong time ago, I made obi-ish belts, but never got around to doing more with the idea.