Cool Fabrics from Japan

This is a new pattern from @jalie_patterns - the Romy. A very quick sew, comes in two lengths...this is the cropped length. This is made in Ponte de Roma knit - perfect for this pattern. See it in action in my stories... . . #jalielife #jalieromy #jaliepatterns #sewingforgirls

I'm back to sewing clothing! This is the first pattern I've made from @jalie_patterns - It is the Genevieve skirt. It comes with a little pouch, with the most ingenious construction. Julia loves it! The fabric is from @noodlehead531 from the Driftless line for @robertkaufman . Tomorrow I'll show the top I made to go with it...and I'm working on a blog post too! . . #jaliepatterns #jalielife #jaliegenevieve #driftlessfabric #robertkaufman #robertkaufmanfabrics #sewingforgirls #isewmyownclothes #isewlation

I'm getting back to the sewing room. I've got a lot of projects in the queue, but have been crazy busy cutting fabric orders (a good thing...) - I made up a couple of extra large Essential Pouches. Sadly, sold out of the cat fabric, but we still have a bit more of the Kira Kira Girls fabric. As usual, I've used Cuddle Suede for the bottoms. Love the result. . . #sotakhandmade #sotakpatterns #japanesefabric #kokkafabric #bagineer #handmadepouch #essentialpouch

I've been putting off writing this post. My husband passed away on March 17. I miss him every day. I cry every day. . It sucks. It's not fair. We are ok - not great. But, we will survive. . So, we are working on getting back to some type of "normal ". Who knows what that is going to be.... . But, I've been sewing. As it turns out, sewing really is a form of therapy. I've made masks - like everyone else. I'll be posting again, soon. Strangely, fabric sales have been through the roof. So, I've been busy with that too. My husband managed our website, so I've been working on figuring that out...so please be patient with me! . So, today, please give your loved ones a big hug and tell them that you love them, because tomorrow is not guaranteed.

I made this dress prior to Quiltcon, and it was just over 50 degrees here today, so I was able to convince the kid to model outside quickly....this is the Clara dress from @simplelifepatterns made up in @rubystarsociety quilting cotton. Their cotton is SO nice...it works well for apparel. We still have some of this fabric in the shop.... . . . #slpcoclara #simplelifepatterncompany #slpco #rubystarsocietyfabric #rubystarsociety #sewingforgirls #urbansewfabricshop

Hey, if you are at Quiltcon, stop by booth 626 and get a handmade necklace or a scrunchie from my young entrepreneur....a portion of her proceeds will be donated to the @detroitdogrescue and the @mssociety . . #quiltcon #quiltcon2020

#helloquiltcon - stop by and visit us 8n booth 626...get your fix of Japanese fabric, bag patterns, and more! See you soon!! . . .#quiltcon2020 #quiltcon

For the Harry Potter fans...this is a Sylvie Tote - I used cork for the contrast bottom and on the handles...you can see this bag at our booth at Quiltcon! We will be in booth 626, so stop by! . . #sotakpatterns #sotakhandmade #corkfabric #harrypotter #harrypotterfabric #bagineer #handmadebag #imakebags #urbansewfabricshop #sylvietote

I made a very quick Sylvie Tote bag using some of my favorite new-in-the-shop fabric - I can't resist a good dog design! Pattern is from @sotakhandmade and the fabric is a Japanese canvas from Cosmo Textiles. . #bagineer #handmadebag #sotakpatterns #sotakhandmade #japanesefabric #cosmotextile #sylvietote #imakebags

A new teeny purse for a sample for our Quiltcon booth.....this is the Swoon Tonia pattern, in Essex linen and Japanese fabric. The strap detaches and you can clip the bag to your belt loops. . . #carriedawaypatterncollective #swoontonia #swoonpatterns #robertkaufman #essexlinen #kokkafabric #japanesefabric #urbansewfabricshop #bagineer #bagmaker #imakebags #handmadebag