I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned this before, but the pandemic made me realize that I needed a lot more loungewear in my wardrobe. I bought a bunch of vintage caftans on eBay and then ran through some super soft onesies from SavageX. Finally I decided to make myself some cute, comfy fits.
Read MoreThe Man Who Fell to Earth was a HARD film to get through. It’s just a little more abstract than I generally like. But one thing that did get me through is obviously the amazing David Bowie. But the other thing that got me through was the slick and beautiful costumes designed by the incomparable May Routh. Having been privileged enough to have met May, what little I know about her, I know that she is precise and inspired. The designs she creates are always interesting, always fun and always, somehow perfect.
Read MoreI picked up what would equate to scrap fabric from a few places. I think one was from Joan and the other from Rye Canyon Supply Co. But I’m not 100% sure. Anyway, I’d had these scraps for a while before I came across this pattern. I was actually looking for other patterns when this one kinda jumped out to me.
Read MoreI once again was able to get a crazy cute cotton print fabric from Rye Canyon Supply Co. a while ago that just screamed all types of 90’s realness. I saw it and instantly thought it would have been perfect on any cast member of Saved by the Bell.
Read MoreAs I have been on this journey, I’ve made different garments for different purposes. Sometimes I’m making something because I have a place to go. Sometimes I just want to make something pretty. But since we’ve been in quarantine, I’ve just wanted to make comfortable stuff. Thus this wrap. It’s not super warm, which works for the SoCal winters which never go below 55 degrees. It’s also fashioned like a small blanket so I can wear it at home and save money on the electric bill by not turning on the heat.
Read MoreI saw this pattern and immediately thought this is something I’d wear if I was a classy lady. I am of course not classy at all. But it’s fun to pretend, right?
Read MoreOne of my nearest and dearest sister-friends went to Paris for the first time several years ago and while there she was so kind to think of me. She brought me back this really beautiful sheer silk. At the time I had never worked with sheer fabric before and couldn’t think of anything to make with it. Translation: I was scared of sewing with it and messing it up.
Read MoreI wanted this pattern not only because it’s beautiful, but because I love warm colors and the sample garment on the cover was made in a great pumpkin color. I decided before I made it to the register that I would make this in a delicious knit to wear to Friendsgiving dinner. Please note, at that moment I had zero Friendsgiving plans.
Read MoreWhen I saw this pattern I wasn’t sure what I was going to use it for. But I knew I had to have it. Once I bought it, I decided to use it for a holiday party or winter wedding. I’m so thankful to have been invited to be a part of the Jones-Quartey/Sugar wedding. The velvet I used was both light and thick enough to be comfortable to be worn during LA winters.
Read MoreAfter completing my first semester at LACC for costume design, and working in the super cold costume shop, I realized that I needed two things: 1. Warmer clothes and 2. Utility clothes. I went digging through my pattern cabinet and pulled out this really easy and super cute mock turtleneck, pocketed tunic. I next had to figure out what fabric to use. I’d had this quilting fabric sitting around for a while. But I thought it too thin to use for a top. So I fully lined it with a contrasting broadcloth.
Read MorePrior to trying this pattern I’d never actually heard of Rachel Comey. Fucking sue me. But once I made this dress, I decided to do some research on her and I instantly fell in love. I think her use of asymmetry, geometric shapes and simple modernity is amazing. If you can get you’re your hands on any one of her garments or patterns, I suggest dong so.
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