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7 DIY Holiday Gift Ideas for Mom of a Baby Girl

November 23, 2017 By Chie

girls apron DIYI have recently been doing a much needed overhaul of my site. My site is finally mobile friendly! You don’t have to pinch in to zoom when you are looking from your phone. I’m very excited about that:) My new theme is from Lovely Confetti – Christina has many beautiful, romantic and modern WordPress themes. As I was making the updates, I flipped through the old blog posts and I thought it might be fun to take a look back in my archives and showcase some fun gifts I made in the past. Since I have daughters, most projects have a girl focus, so it would be great to give to mom of girls for upcoming Holiday. First up is this little ruffle apron. I made it when Kiko was two but she still wears it to do tea parties or when she does cooking lessons at her daycare. nursing cape tutorial

I made this for my friend as a gift and it took her through her entire nursing period! It is so easy to make. The tutorial comes with an easy-to-follow diagram.Deer head tutorialGreat addition to kid’s room wall. When you look for deer head decor in stores, it is quite expensive but you can make your own with  dollar store clay and a stick from the park! DIY silk eyemaskHow about gifting a handmade silk eye mask for a new mom? It might come in handy when taking a nap with her newborn. plaid wool skirt for little girlThis little plaid skirt is a great project for a sewing beginner. You only need a small amount of fabric, and it is all straight sewing! DIY tutorial how to make a diaper cakeIn this post, I wrote about how to make a diaper cake and use embroidery chain stitch to make a card. Last but not least, here is a post on daisy print little girl’s dress. I also made a kimono cardigan using the same fabric. 

Filed Under: blog, holiday, mama series Tagged With: baby, christmas, creation, girl, Holiday, motherhood

Easter Dress B-Trendy B1659

February 3, 2017 By Chie

Making clothes for my daughter has become a group effort these days. In the past, it was a one-way thing, where I decided everything. Now Kiko has an opinion on everything and we figure out what works and what doesn’t. She had a lot o say in regards say in to this particular dress – especially the length (longer the better!) I tried to convince her that knee length would be easier to ride a bike and whatnot, but she wanted a floor length dress. She said that she wanted a princess and pointed out that none of her dresses are floor length. So, she won.  The pattern is from a magazine called B-Trendy by Made by Oranges. You can see how modern the dress looks in the magazine as opposed to what I made. With a white apron, she could easily blend in with the girls from Little House on the Prairie. It is a paper pattern and you have to choose the appropriate size to trace. There are so many lines and it’s a bit hard to see so I used a highlighter to mark the lines, put the tracing paper on top of the pattern paper and traced it. The instructions are in five languages – English,Dutch, French, Spanish and Netherlands. The instructions are similar to BurdaStyle’s. Very minimal. You have to know sewing basics to figure out so it is not recommended for beginners.

The one I used, B1659 is a cute basic pattern. Round neckline, long sleeves, baby doll style skirt. I can see a lot of possibility with this pattern. I can make it sleeveless with satin and tulle for formal occasions and add side seam pockets and make in printed jersey for daily wear.

Pattern: B Trendy #7 B1659 Dress (25% discount with a code vivat for all products in their online shop valid till 4/1/2017)
Size: 128 (8-9 year old). In retrospect, I should have picked size 116, which is for 6-7 year old.  Of course, the creation process won’t end until we have a proper photoshoot session! She found the flower crown I used for a shoot in the past and put it on herself… 娘に最近作ったドレスです。
型紙はB Trendy #7 B1659 Dress (クーポンコードvivatで25%オフになります)。
説明書きは5か国語です。英語、スペイン語、フランス語、オランダ語、ネザーランド語です。
かなり省略された説明書きなので、洋裁基礎できる人じゃないと難しいかも。
でも、入ってる型紙数は多いし、子供の普段着用に色々作るには、お得な雑誌だと思います♪

ポリエステルミックスのギンガムチェックで作ったら、大草原の小さな家に登場しそうなキャラに。。。笑

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Filed Under: Baby & Kids Clothes, blog, blogs, creation, dress, mama series, 日本語 Tagged With: B-Trendy, gingham, girls dress, Made by Oranges

Baby Shower Gift Ideas with Skip Hop

August 12, 2016 By Chie

adorable baby shoesHello! I wanted to share some pictures I took at my friend’s baby shower. I was her designated photographer:) She is expecting a baby girl and we had a shower at her lovely home in Tokyo. She is British and her place is decorated in British fashion (what I imagine an English home to look like) with pretty tea cups and dark color wood antique furniture.

baby bump baby shower decoration{Custom ordered cupcakes}
british tea cups1 british tea cups4{Collection of beautiful tea cups – My friend said she bought most of them from charity shop!}party food3{Kiko and fun party food}ruth and chie crafting at baby shower{Scrap booking time! Most of the items are from 100 yen shop, Daiso}
DSC_1994 copy DSC_1996 copy{We each decorated the bibs}kiko and maggy

In terms of shower gifts, this posts’s sponsor Diapers.com gave me few ideas for good baby toy gifts. I try to hand make gifts as much as I can (diaper cake, baby clothes here and here, nursing cape and bunny beanie) but occasionally, time does not allow it. So here is my guide:baby shower gift guide with skip hop{Skip Hop baby shower gift guide | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5}
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Filed Under: Baby & Kids Clothes, blog, blogs, every day life, mama series Tagged With: baby, family, japan, motherhood

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1月末に行われたコレクティブファッションショーのルックスをご紹介💫 伝統的な生地の美しさを現代のス 1月末に行われたコレクティブファッションショーのルックスをご紹介💫

伝統的な生地の美しさを現代のスタイルへと落とし込めるように意識してデザインしました。

• 帯の巻きスカート
• 銘仙(めいせん)の風合いを活かした遊び心あるロンパース
• 袖のシルエットが際立つ、一枚仕立てのジャケット 

など🧚 

Introducing the looks from the Collective Fashion Show held at the end of January💫

In designing these pieces, my focus was on translating the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese textiles into contemporary, wearable styles.

• The Obi wrap skirt, reimagined for the modern wardrobe.
• The playful Meisen rompers, breathing new life into vintage silk.
• The unlined statement jacket, featuring a striking sleeve silhouette.

Photo credit:
Photographer @maiemilie 
Models @naka_kanar  @anna012945 @mae.suzu.ki @kotoha_mu @_kasumi.y @lei_seans
Event organizer @naka_kanar 

#コレクティブファッションショー #着物リメイク #銘仙 #帯リメイク #一点物 JapaneseTextiles KimonoStyle UpcycledFashion SustainableFashion ModernKimono
今回のオーダーはアメリカから🇺🇸 着物をツーピースにリメイクしました。 この繊細な刺繍、ずっと眺めて 今回のオーダーはアメリカから🇺🇸
着物をツーピースにリメイクしました。
この繊細な刺繍、ずっと眺めていられるくらい綺麗…😍
シルクの肌触りがとにかく柔らかくて、着心地も最高です。
ポケット付きなのも、地味に嬉しいポイント💡
しばらく関税の関係でアメリカに発送出来なかったのですが、UGXが使えるようになったので発送再開しました!

New custom order for a client in the USA! 🇺🇸✨

From vintage kimono to a chic two-piece set. Just look at that embroidery... absolutely stunning! 😍 The silk texture is pure luxury and so comfortable to wear. And yes, it has pockets! 🙌

📢 Shipping update: US shipping is officially BACK via UGX! Thank you for your patience.

#着物リメイク #アップサイクル #サステナブルファッション #着物コーディネート #kimonoremake upcycledfashion handmade
【Pop-up at UNPLAN Shinjuku】 I’ll be setting up a s 【Pop-up at UNPLAN Shinjuku】
I’ll be setting up a shop at UNPLAN Shinjuku @unplan_shinjuku from Feb 28 to March 6. If you’re in the area, come by and check out the pieces in person💕

When I’ll be there:
 * Feb 28 (Sat): 5 PM – 11 PM
 * March 6 (Friday): 5 PM – 11 PM

📍UNPLAN Shinjuku
Address: 5-chōme-3-15 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022

Hope to see you there🫶🏻

【UNPLAN Shinjuku でポップアップします】
2月28日から3月6日まで、UNPLAN Shinjuku でポップアップを開催することになりました。
帯ビスチェや着物で作ったMA1などを直接手に取って頂ける機会なので、ぜひ遊びに来てください♡

在廊日(直接お会いできる日):
 * 2月28日(土): 17:00 – 23:00
 * 3月6日(金): 17:00 – 23:00

3月1日〜5日の期間中も、会場にアイテムを展示、販売しています。ふらっと立ち寄ってもらえると嬉しいです。

📍 UNPLAN Shinjuku(新宿)
160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿5-3-15

Photo credit:
Photographer @maiemilie 
Model @rima_a0905
Event organizer @naka_kanar 

#UNPLANShinjuku #東京ファッション #ポップアップ #TokyoFashion #PopUp
お客様の帯でリュックを作りました🪡 こだわりポイントは… ✔︎縁起の良い「青海波」の柄を活かしたデ お客様の帯でリュックを作りました🪡
こだわりポイントは…

✔︎縁起の良い「青海波」の柄を活かしたデザイン
✔︎荷物がたっぷり入る13cmのマチ
✔︎普段着に合わせやすい絶妙なネイビー

動画の最後で実際に背負ってみましたが、サイズ感もちょうど良く、デイリーユースにぴったりです!通勤でお使い頂けると聞いて嬉しい🥹🫶🏻

I remade a customer’s Obi belt into a backpack🪡✨

Here are the details:
✔︎ A design featuring the ""Seigaiha"" (wave) pattern—a symbol of good luck and peace.
✔︎ A spacious 13cm depth for plenty of storage.
✔︎ A beautiful navy that blends perfectly with everyday outfits.

As you can see in the video, the size is just right and it's perfect for daily use. I’m so glad to hear that she’ll be using it for work🥹🫶🏻

#帯リメイク #アップサイクル #ハンドメイドバッグ  #青海波
Paint the world collection ミニファッションショーから🎨 受け継がれてきた Paint the world collection ミニファッションショーから🎨
受け継がれてきた着物の美しさを、今の空気感に閉じ込めたMA-1。
さりげなく裏地も素敵💓

A glimpse from the "paint the world” collection mini fashion show.
Vintage kimono silk reimagined into a modern bomber jacket.
The vivid red lining tells a story of its own💕

▶︎ Online Shopにて販売中
詳細はプロフィール@vivatveritasのURLをチェック✔︎

Photographer @maiemilie 
Model @ppotatodesu
Event organized by @naka_kanar

#kimonoremake #fashioncollection #着物リメイク#upcycledfashion #kimonostyle tokyofashion
オーストラリアのお客様からオーダーいただいた、着物リメイクのドレスとバッグ。 海を越えてお届けしま オーストラリアのお客様からオーダーいただいた、着物リメイクのドレスとバッグ。

海を越えてお届けしました🌊

桜の柄がスカートの裾と袖🌸

お揃いの巾着バッグも🫶🏻

遠く離れた地で、このドレスが特別な時間を彩りますように💫

A custom-made kimono remake dress and matching bag for my client in Australia🇦🇺

Sent with love across the ocean🌊

The beautiful cherry blossom patterns bloom elegantly along the hem and sleeves🌸

I also crafted a matching drawstring bag to complete the look🫶🏻

#着物リメイク #着物ドレス #オーダーメイド #サステナブルファッション #桜 Kimonoremake Kimonodress UpcycledKimono Custommade Japanesestyle
視線を奪う、孔雀さん🦚💙 正絹の艶やかさを活かした、バックレスデザインのロングドレスです。 チョー 視線を奪う、孔雀さん🦚💙

正絹の艶やかさを活かした、バックレスデザインのロングドレスです。
チョーカー風のホルターネックが顔周りを華やかに見せてくれます。

特別な日は、特別なドレスで👗

▶︎ Online Shopにて販売中
詳細はプロフィール@vivatveritasのURLをチェック✔︎

Eyes on the peacock🦚✨

This backless gown is made from genuine silk kimono fabric. Featuring a chic choker-style halter neck, it’s designed to make an entrance at your next party or resort getaway.

Special days deserve a special dress👗

▶︎ Shop online now
Link in bio: @vivatveritas ✔︎

Photographer @maiemilie 
Model @ganguro_egg
Headband and jewelry @catwalk_bijoux
Event organized by @naka_kanar

#KimonoRemake #SustainableFashion #SlowFashion #Peacock #VivatVeritas
着物ドレス リメイクファッション リゾートコーデ 孔雀 ハンドメイドドレス
様々な表情をしてる唐子さんが可愛すぎる着物羽織を発見したので👀カジュアルに着れるMA 1にしてみまし 様々な表情をしてる唐子さんが可愛すぎる着物羽織を発見したので👀カジュアルに着れるMA 1にしてみました🍎

もちろんポケット付きで機能性アップ+リブの袖口とネックラインで気易く✨

Found this stunning vintage kimono fabric featuring ""Karako"" (children) with so many adorable facial expressions! 👀 I’ve transformed it into a casual MA-1 bomber jacket🍎

I’ve added pockets for extra functionality, and the ribbed cuffs and neckline make it super easy and comfortable to wear✨

Model @naka_kanar

#着物リメイク #着物アップサイクル #MA1 #唐子 
#KimonoRemake UpcycledFashion
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