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zipper zipper 3

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I’m sure it is getting annoying how I keep posting about my zipper projects. But I can’t seem to not use it right now. This time, I added it in the front of the dress. Since the fabric is stretchy, I did not need a zipper for a practical reason, but it adds an interesting essence to a simple dress.

Pattern is not used. I just used my own measurements.


Right now, Japan has so called “Silver week”. 9/21 is a national holiday to celebrate the aged, and 9/23 is the official start of the fall. And the Japanese government has a rule of whatever day that is sandwiched with national holidays become a holiday as well. So 9/22 is off too. They started calling this long weekend “Silver week” since they have “Golden week” in the end of April to beginning of May.

Not for me though. Since I work on American schedule, I am working! While I work, I leave the online radio on – Mostly Aol radio now. Since I cannot use Pandora anymore. I’ve listened to Hip Hop, R&B, Piano Classical, Jazz, Sinatra style Jazz, Brazilian Jazz.. and right now Pop music. I need some new music though! At some point, I am listening to the same music over and over again. Any recommendation on good online radio?

Bit too boring

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I’ve been making clothes for a bit longer than a year now, and the way I create things is, to get a fabric that feels good to me (mostly cotton or jersey), and the color that I like, and just make whatever I think it would be best for the fabric use. I think about one or two fabric that I buy for a while, never sketch or anything, then just start cutting fabric and sew. Unless, I get a custom order for bride’s maid dress or something. Then I sit down and draw.

But I feel like, my process has become kind of like a routine, and in another word, boring. I keep making the same thing. To get out of it, my husband advised, that I have to start sketching and make variations of one particular theme or design. Really entertain the idea that I have. It will take some effort but I would like to design things that are more unique and interesting, without looking too freaky. Right now, I am a bit discouraged.

Anyway, here is what I made the other day (before my husband gave me his advice)…
Polka dot camisole with exposed zipper – I used Tara as a base, but changed the shape a bit, so it is narrower, added a zipper, omitted an elastic under bust, and changed up the straps as well.

The necklace is the one I thrifted the other day, but I wrapped it around my neck twice to make it look like a choker.

Camisole – handmade, Knit jacket – Anne Talyer Loft, shorts – Gap, Booties – Payless

Next project: Biker jacket

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images from Topshop.com

I really want a biker jacket this fall to pair with some summer flower dresses, tights, and booties. I want a real leather one. I love the smell and the feel of real leather, that the fake ones don’t have. I’ve been checking some leather biker jackets, but they are so expensive. I was hoping to score one at a thrift store, but I don’t think I will get that lucky.

Thankfully, I found this biker jacket pattern on Burdastyle. The design is simple and slim fitted, which I like. I have never sewn a leather fabric, so I will try in thick jersey (my favorite) or denim first to try out, then perhaps make one ine real leather. Anyone knows where to purchase leather fabric in Tokyo?

This hot pink mini skirt with big pockets was added to the shop today – check it out!