Category Archives: Sewing & DIY
40×Tokyo: Fabric Town
T-minus 34 days and counting. Today’s birthday trip wish is to visit … Fabric Town (布の街) I really don’t need any more fabric. I have a cupboard and several dressers full of fabric. What I need is more time to … Continue reading
Valentine’s Fabric Hanging Mobile
When I think of Valentine’s Day, I instantly gravitate to things that are hand made. The love that goes into creating something unique. And those little imperfections, that you can’t get with something manufactured, really capture the sentiment of the … Continue reading
Fuwa Fuwa Bear Bloomers
I was feeling especially silly this weekend. But when I tried my hand at a Deka Wanko inspired room wear ensemble, even my well-used-to-Sheri’s-bizarre-creativity boyfriend had a good laugh. It ended with the conclusion that I probably should be working … Continue reading
Crushing On: Nina Ricci, Fur, Tulle, Japonisme, KPP & Kate Spade
The internet has dramatically reduced my traditional magazine consumption for sure. But thanks to airlines’ “turn off all electronic devices” timeblocks, every time I travel I stock up on the latest rags. Do today’s digital natives even understand that slang? … Continue reading
Concept: Two Tone Macarons
One day I’m talking about finishing up old projects. And the next I am brainstorming new ones. Make up your mind Sheri, honestly. Technically this falls into the second half of my resolution. I would like to use the macaron … Continue reading
Skirt Transformation – Part 2
I’ve measured out and started adding some additional fabric to the project. Mixing in a sheer, white fabric from Ikea that has a cute stitched accent. Can you guess what I am making? Project Kickoff: Ripped Apart a Perfectly Good … Continue reading
New Project: Military / Marching Band Jacket
So I went to Target this weekend to get the essentials, you know toilet paper and cleaning supplies. But like so many other trips I came back with a ceramic origami fox, 3 bottles of nail polish and – now … Continue reading
Underware, Oh My!
Yesterday I finished a pair of very basic bloomers to match my Wonder Party dress and Milky-chan skirt. I am really into Black and Pink as a combination right now. I replaced the black ribbon beading in this lace with … Continue reading
ゴスロリ Sewing – Part 2
The postman brought me another Lolita sewing package! On cyber Monday I ordered a couple issues of the gosurori sewing magazine / mook. Volume 15 has a few sweet and classic lolita dress patterns that I want to try. The … Continue reading
