Missmatatabi

The fabric is all Nani IRO double gauze in wonderful aqua and coral colourways. Probably purchased from Miss Matatabi years ago, missmatatabi.

This was written by Leslie for the Miss Matatabi Makers series. I feel like this is what I …. The kind folks at Tuttle Publishing sent another Japanese sewing book for us to have a look at and generously included some copies to give away to you, dear readers. I'm sure you've seen Yuko …. I hope you're all enjoying a very happy last month of

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She always pushed the boundaries, took a hammer to every glass ceiling she could find, missmatatabi, bulldozed through conventions and norms. I have tonnes left and might make a matching outfit missmatatabi the pooch.

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I hope you're having a great Summer. Today I'm presenting two dresses in one of the new …. We've reached the end of nani IRO month and I can't believe how quickly it went! Here's a look at the amazing sewing from our week 4 featured sewers. Jenny from Cashmerette made the most …. I am beyond excited to be here today with our exclusive interview with Naomi Ito, Japanese artist and textile designer. Beloved in Japan and internationally amongst both art fans and textile lovers alike, Naomi brings …. Leslie is really great at pairing fabrics and colours and it's always so much fun to see what she makes.

Missmatatabi

I started off with a basic bodice design, which I lengthened to an A-line dress. In the front and back I added princess seams, which run all the way to the hem of the dress. I merged the back and front side pieces, so there are no side seams in the dress. I added big pockets which disappear into the princess seams. Now, about the two fabrics I used. Yes, that is two, not three! The grey and striped fabrics are actually the two sides of one and the same fabric.

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Older Posts. The sumo fabric was spectacular, but there was only half a metre in stock! Anyway I totally love these napkins even if they are only at the moment part of a fantasy life I may never lead. The pattern is the Mini Bernadette from Republique du Chiffon. When I was younger I did a lot of art and sometimes felt a competitive tension with Grannie — like she begrudged my skill in a field that had become her profession. I had exactly 7 snaps and I used them all which was deeply satisfying. I was too lazy to get the overlocker out so I French seamed the exposed seams, which I think is better anyway on double gauze. She always wore purple or stripes, she cycled everywhere, she trained as an economist. Long time no see! Three generations When I was younger I did a lot of art and sometimes felt a competitive tension with Grannie — like she begrudged my skill in a field that had become her profession. Snaps are from Ray Stitch and were a breeze to install with the Prym pliers. The pattern was from Etsy.

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Sadly I only bought one metre — what was I thinking?! Plus, no seam finishing is needed at all! In the olden days we used to go get tea and cake at least fortnightly, and continuing the tradition in a small way has been a golden thread running through this year. One of the pleasures of has been meeting up with my friend Cambyse for cake whenever lockdowns eased sufficiently. I am absolutely that antisocial nerd who goes home each night to read manga and harvest vegetables by myself and for various reasons Muji! Dear Prudence Dress July 14, The memory of my mum sewing until the wee hours to get my Halloween costume finished when I was tiny and the soothing buzz of the sewing machine. And I did change the construction. Classic Tinny dress September 10, I say: yes please!