Usually on Thursdays, I like to share fabric finds, or post about fabric shopping. But I just had to do this eBook review today because it is totally relevant to fabric + craft shopping! You must have heard about the Tokyo Craft Guide by…

So we started the trip with 1 suitcase but came back with – 2 boxes, 2 duffels, and the original suitcase of course. The exchange rate was just too tempting! Before I left, I told myself not to buy too many books as I’m…

This translation request was from Kristy way back in February. I have quite forgotten about it! It was quite an unusual pattern to translate, as it is a dress for a doll. It is also quite an elaborate pattern too. I’m not sure which…

Today’s translation request is from Cynthia and this is the book that she needed some translation help with. The title of the book is Easy, Cute Straight Sewing by Yoshiko Tsukiori. Author of Sewing Recipe for girls and Sewing Recipe. Some of her books…

In order to locate the fabric quantity, you have to first locate the how-to-make page of the garment you are making. Refer to this page – Next, right under the title of the garment, you will see this. Here’s a close up view I’ve…

A big thank you to those of you who have taken part in the Handmade Buttons Giveaway and liked our Facebook pages. Now to announce the winners. They are Sadie, Raphaele and Anne! Congratulations! I will be emailing you shortly to make arrangements for…

This was a translation that I did for Sheri last month. The pattern is from this book that I reviewed last year Daily Comfortable Clothes The blouse is a ruffle blouse that I’ve traced out for a long time but never got around to…

Today’s book review is another Japanese Sewing Book translated to English. The title of the book is Stylish Dress Book – Simple smocks, Dresses and Tops. The author is Yoshiko Tsukiori who is also the author of many other sewing books like Happy Homemade:…

My new “now in English” Japanese sewing books have started me thinking about more selfish sewing (for myself ). One of my want-to-dos is this coat despite the fact that I will probably not have a chance to wear it much in this weather.…

School holidays officially started this week. I’m overjoyed that I don’t have to wake up in the dark for one month, but at the same time, there will be very little time for blogging and sewing and taking videos. Therefore during the month of…