Sewing Project Ideas

I had wanted to sew something from a Japanese sewing book for a while, and finally had some time to do it during my study break. I chose a loose,…

A shirt dress sewing pattern is a timeless addition to your handmade wardrobe. Rather than a trend-based and fussy dress design, a shirt dress is a classic piece that will…

Do you want to sew clothes that show off your unique style, personality and inviduality? Are your current clothes failing to reflect who you are? Your dream handmade wardrobe should…

Are you intimidated by PDF sewing patterns? Also known as digital sewing patterns, PDF sewing patterns are a new and exciting way to sew. Once you’ve tried them, you too…

For the longest time, DIY Christmas gifts has been the norm in our family. For birthdays, we buy each other presents. But for Christmas, there’s something extra festive about creating…

One of the reasons I love Japanese sewing patterns is their simplicity. The clean lines are perfect for showcasing beautiful fabrics, whether it’s a printed silk or a plain organic…

Did you follow sewing bloggers during Me-Made-May? I was on Instagram last month, posting awkward selfies of myself wearing a handmade clothing item everyday. Just look for the hashtag #memademay on Instagram, Twitter or…

Hello! I just got back from Japan and have realised that I need to start thinking about planning my handmade wardrobe and sewing clothes for Me Made May 2016. How…

I’ve searched and bookmarked lots of wedding guest dresses recently because of my Japanese friend’s wedding in Guam. It’s not often we get to dress up, so when an opportunity…

There’s nothing quite like giving homemade baby shower gifts. It’s a very exciting time for the Gomura household; we are about to welcome another baby into our clan! My brother…

December is one of my favourite times of the year; holiday season, yummy food, and long beach days (if you live in Australia). This slower pace of life is the…

Guess WHAT? Yep, all this baby craft stuff means one thing… we’re having a baby! As I write this, I’m just over 4 months pregnant, so I’ve been Googling and…

Happy new year! Are you setting new year’s resolutions for 2014? To aid my resolution to learn new skills, I’ve got five sewing and craft goals to achieve this year.…

COMPETITION HAS ENDED. You could win $20 to spend on ceramic handmade buttons by FULTON & CO. Details below. I’m having lots of fun decorating our new pad in Hayes Valley,…

Retro prints are so cool.  It’s nice to see the swirls of pink in this crazy blue, slinky fabric.  I bought it on ebay, and wanted to make something for…

Last night, I went to my first overlocker lesson.  It is a course that goes for 4 weeks, and at the end of it, I should be pretty confident with…