I recently discovered the Japanese version of this book through one of my readers, who sent me a request for translation. I don’t have this Japanese sewing book in my collection (I don’t know why!) but I heard so many raves about it online.…

As a closing post to this month’s theme of zakka month. I must write a post about Shinzi Katoh.  I think it is a pretty famous brand, but for those of you who do not know it. Shinzi Katoh is a Japanese Zakka artist/designer,…

Along with the theme of Zakka month, I decided to tackle something that has been baffling me for a while. How to make a double zip pouch with two compartments. Well actually I wanted to make one with 3 zips but I decided to…

Today’s free pattern link is from an unexpected source. The website of a Japanese chain of 100 yen shops called Seria. If you are not familiar or have not been to one, 100 yen shops are shops where every single item in the shop…

And…The winner of Giveaway #5 is Pamela. Congratulations Pamela! I will be emailing you soon for your address. Pamela MAY 13, 2013 AT 9:19 PM These books fascinate me. I want to find them and just page through for as long as it takes.…

Today’s blog post is a guest post by Rin Gomura of Sew in Love. Rin is my very first guest blogger! I can’t remember how long ago it was when I started following her on twitter, and subsequently discovering her lovely blog, but I…

One of my first handmade Zakka book in my collection. This book was published in 2004 so it’s 9 years old! The good thing about Zakka craft books is that they never go out of fashion. The book is divided into 3 main section…

And…The winner of Giveaway #4 is Evie. Congratulations Evie! Inna will be contacting you soon. Evie • 3 days ago I really need to try Japanese patterns. Just need more sewing hours in the day! But I suspect I’m not alone in that… And now is…

Thank you all for the comments! The winner of Giveaway #3 is Maider. Congratulations! Inna will be contacting you soon for your mailing address. Maider • 2 days ago Thanks for the giveaway!!! I am sewing a jersey knit top, after sewing a jersey knit dress,…

While searching for Zakka fabrics, I stumbled upon this site. Ness Home is actually a Korean brand and it’s all about Zakka fabrics and other Zakka stuff which is in line with our theme for the month. Even though it’s not Japanese fabrics, I…