I have spoken at length about my love-hate relationship with jumpsuits. I think what I love most about them is how they look…on other people. I have this fantasy in my mind about how I think they will look on me. And what tends to happen is that I will purchase or make a jumpsuit and then put it on and be instantly disappointed in how it looks. That said, when I saw this Mimi G pattern I said, maybe this is the one that’s going to look amazing on me.
Read MoreSomewhere around 2016 or 2017 Aaron and I took a road trip to Rosarito, an area in Baja Mexico, with some friends. While there, we were approached by various vendors on the beach to purchase things like ponchos and blankets. I, while under the influence, took little convincing to purchase a poncho. (Please note, I still have that poncho and I always get compliments on it.) Anyway, Aaron isn’t easily swayed. So we came back across the border without having purchased a Baja jacket for him. But since then he’s been kinda obsessed with them.
Read MoreEvery year (sometimes twice a year) I go through my fabric stash and try to clear out as much clutter as I can. When I come across small cuts of fabric that I can’t seem to part with, I try to find a creative way to use them. So when I found about two yards of these two fabrics, I thought they’d both work for a top. But I didn’t quite have enough of either to finish most of the patterns that I had. But then the engineering part of my brain clicked on, and I realized that if I used both fabrics in one reversible shirt, I wouldn’t have to worry about the extra fabric that I would need for, say, facing pieces.
Read MoreLast year when I was working with Phil Boutte, I’d often come home and tell Aaron about his bomb ‘fits. So Aaron started following him and saw that some of his clothes come from Japanese clothing line, Prospective Flow.
Read MoreThe past several Novembers I’ve been working extra hard to not work hard at all. I had a situation a few years ago where I was running myself ragged and it did NOT turn out well for me. Since then, I’ve decided to take a month off from all things that were totally unnecessary to focus on rest, relaxation and rejuvenation.
Read MoreSome of my earliest remixes were Halloween costumes. I have dragged my hubby, kicking and screaming into some of the best costumes I’ve ever created. We’ve done it for so long now that we’re known for our couple costumes. And now that we have our baby dog, Gloria, she’s gotten in on the action too.
Read MoreI’ve complained in the past about having trouble finding button front shirts that fit me well. Thankfully, I came across a Mimi G pattern that was pretty perfect. But I wanted to add a few more to my rotation and whilst tumbling down an eBay rabbit hole, I came across a vintage pattern that looked like a great fit.
Read MoreI have been following Mimi G for a really long time. And one of the things that I love about her is that she turned her passion into profit. But she’s not trying to keep it all for herself. She’s helping others turn their sewing and design skills into cold American cash by starting the Know Me brand. This brand connects us to some of the funkiest designers out there. I also love that many of them are women, BIPOC and queer.
Read MoreI have had a lot of trouble in finding a good silhouette for blouses for myself…or any top really. For example, I thought I was going to be a cool graphic tee kind of girl, but that just didn’t work out for me. Then I though I could be a peasant top kind of girl, but those never come at the right length and are usually too blousy so I just look bigger than I am. And I don’t need that kind of help. Then I tried doing fitted button front shirts, but they’re never cut right and the ones that fit my midsection are too tight on my boobs and it’s just horrible.
Read MoreI was out one day and stumbled upon the cutest little plaid shirt for our dog Gloria. Gloria absolutely loves wearing clothes. So whenever I see something cute, I can’t help myself. Anyway, when I got home I noticed that her shirt was very similar to one that Aaron has. So I thought it might be a cute holiday card idea if we were all wearing our flannel finest. There was just one problem…I own zero flannel. I actually have a bit of a sensitivity to flannel fabric. But if it’s soft enough I can get away with wearing it for a bit.
Read MoreLeft Hand Lacey is the character you love to hate and his style borders on the absurd. That said, I have always been in love with the spin on a spectacle chain that he wears. He has glasses that don’t have arms, but instead have a chain and that chain connects to a single earring. BRILLIANT! Ruth E. Carter strikes again.
Read MoreThe past several Novembers I’ve been working extra hard to not work hard at all. I had a situation a few years ago where I was running myself ragged and it did NOT turn out well for me. Since then, I’ve decided to take a month off from all things that were totally unnecessary to focus on rest, relaxation and rejuvenation.
Read MoreConfessions of a Shopaholic, designed by the amazing Patricia Field, is what some folks call a ‘fashion movie.’ Much like Sex & The City (also designed by PF), Confessions of a Shopaholic is a feature length fashion show. It follows Rebecca, the titular shopaholic who ruins nearly every aspect of a girl whose shopping addition nearly ruins all aspects of her life. I’m most fascinated by her label whoring. She doesn’t necessarily go for style…just the name attached to the garment. Patricia Fields did an exquisite job making Rebecca’s looks be really cute and bubbly, like her personality, but also just a smidge off (also like her personality).
Read MoreSince I’ve been working on set, I’ve realized that I can never have too many comfortable outfits. I really do love a jumpsuit even though you have to get totally nude just to pee. But when I saw this pattern, I fell in love. I love that it’s open and airy and the pockets make it a real winner.
Read MoreWomen’s war era overalls and coveralls just scream empowerment to me. And I have been longing for a pair for quite some time now. But I was really worried that I just don’t have the body type for a Rosie the Riveter realness. My torso is long, my belly is voluminous and generally I’m better suited for a baggy jumpsuit. That didn’t stop me from wanting one.
Read MoreEver since I saw the Central Asian Ikat collection at LACMA, I’ve been lowkey obsessed with the print and anything that resembles it. So when I found a lovely Ikat print with a Southwest twist on Fabric.com, I had to jump on it.
Read MoreThe past several Novembers I’ve been working extra hard to not work hard at all. I had a situation a few years ago where I was running myself ragged and it did NOT turn out well for me. Since then, I’ve decided to take a month off from all things that were totally unnecessary to focus on rest, relaxation and rejuvenation.
This fall break, I decided to work on some jewelry crafting projects. You all know how I’ve been remixing costume pieces from my favorite moves. Well, this time I decided to remix three (count ‘em) THREE, jewelry pieces from three different movies.
Read MoreEver since I saw the Central Asian Ikat collection at LACMA, I’ve been lowkey obsessed with the print and anything that resembles it. I came across a knit Ikat on Fabric.com that was the end of the bolt. I think I ordered 3 yards and they sent me 8…just gave the shit away.
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