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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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「GOOD DAY PARK!」🌱
横浜赤レンガで開催された環境保護をテーマにしたイベントで、@riemorrisvibes に衣装提供しました👗
彼女の明るさにぴったりのライムグリーン&松の木柄の着物リメイクセットアップを制作しました✨ 

Provided an outfit for @riemorrisvibes at the eco-themed event held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse! 
Created a vibrant lime green kimono remake set-up with pine tree patterns to match her bright energy. ✨ 

#KimonoRemake #Sustainable
#GoodDayPark #GreenroomFestival #みなとみらい #着物リメイク #サステナブル
黒留袖のリメイクは私が大好きなもののひとつです🥹👌
黒地を背景にした鮮やかな柄はクリムトのアートを思い出させます🎨
こちらは華やかな花柄が映えるジャンプスーツにしました✨ 

✔ 一重仕立てで通気性抜群、夏も快適 
✔共布ベルト&丸バックルで愛らしいアクセント
✔アクセサリーが映える エレガントなVネック
✔ カシュクール風トップス

Upcycling a black tomesode kimono is one of my favorite things! 🥹👌 
The vibrant patterns against the black backdrop remind me of Klimt’s art. 🎨 

✔ Lightweight single-layer fabric, breezy for summer 
✔ Charming fabric belt & round buckle accent 
✔ Elegant V-neck, perfect for showcasing accessories 
✔ Kashkool-style top for a refined look 

Big thanks to @pepamoricet (model) and @carolinemarchante (photographer) 💕

#KimonoRemake #SustainableFashion #BlackTomesode
#着物リメイク #サステナブルファッション #黒留袖
Behind the lens, beyond the glam ✨📸 Sneak pee Behind the lens, beyond the glam ✨📸
Sneak peek at the magic in motion🌸

撮影の舞台裏📸✨

Model @jasineoftherose
Flower @hanasakie
Make up and hair @hmua_mami
Jewelry @catwalk_bijoux
Photographer @casa_mari_portrait

#撮影裏側 #BTS #FashionShoot #CreativeProcess #StyleInTheMaking
壺柄×無地オレンジのリバーシブル帯 壺柄×無地オレンジのリバーシブル帯ビスチェ🎴
表情がガラッと変わるツーウェイデザイン。
カジュアルにもドレッシーにも映える一着✨
後ろは編み上げリボンでサイズ調整も◎

Reversible bustier made from an obi with a unique tsubo (jar) motif on one side and solid orange on the other🎨
Elegant curve neckline + lace-up back = perfect fit.
From parties to street style — one piece, endless looks✨

Model @1.yve.1
Photographer @capturetokyo
Make up artist @mami_hmua

#帯リメイク #ビスチェコーデ  #帯ファッション
#KimonoBustier  #JapaneseStyle #TwoWayOutfit #ModernKimono
かのこ柄の赤いウォッシャブル着物から、ミディ丈のワンピースを仕立てました👘✂️
クラシカルなカシュクールデザインのフロントと、背中がまるく開いたバックシャンなシルエットがポイント。
ジャケットやカーデを羽織れば、普段使いにもぴったりです🧥✨
Vネック、ウエストのタック、すっきりIライン、ふんわりパフスリーブ…
シンプルだけど、細部までこだわった一枚です🌸

Made this midi dress from a washable kanoko-patterned red kimono👘✨
From the front, it looks like a classic cache-coeur dress — but turn around, and there's a chic, round cut-out in the back.
Layer it with a jacket or cardigan for an easy everyday look🧥🌿
Features a V-neckline, subtle tucks at the waist, a clean I-line silhouette, and puff sleeves with an open back for a modern twist🌸

Photographer @shirapyonphoto
Model @myon_y
Make up and hair @kaori0048

#HandmadeDress #CacheCoeurStyle #ModernKimono #UpcycledFashion 
#着物リメイク #カシュクールワンピース #和モダンファッション #ハンドメイド服 #kimonoremake
思い出の帯が毎日活躍するアイテムに🎒 
タンスで眠っていた帯が、A4サイズやPCも入る大容量リュックに生まれ変わりました。
シンプルなコーデのアクセントになる和モダンなステイトメントピース✨ 
内ポケット付きで機能性も◎ 
ストラップのメタルはゴールドorシルバーから選べます。 

📏サイズ:高さ40cm 幅30cm マチ5cm 

A cherished obi transformed into a daily essential 🎒✨ 
This upcycled backpack, made from an obi, fits A4 documents or a laptop with ease. Features an inner pocket for functionality, with strap metal options in gold or silver. 

📏 Size: H 40cm, W 30cm, D 5cm 

#ObiBag #Upcycled #SustainableFashion
#帯バッグ #アップサイクル #和モダン #サステナブル
華やかなレッドに、ゴールドの紅葉柄が映えるビスチェ ✨

帯をリメイクた特別な一点。
柔らかなカーブのネックラインが、女性らしくエレガントな雰囲気を引き立てます。

パーティーや特別なイベントで視線を集めるのはもちろん、
海外旅行で日本の美しさをさりげなくアピールできるのも嬉しいポイント🇯🇵✨

1枚で主役級の存在感。

シャツの上に重ねてベスト風に、カーディガンのインナーに、
冬ならタートルネックニットに重ねても素敵なコーディネートが楽しめます。
合わせ方次第で、全く違う表情に変わるのが魅力です。

✔️ 洗濯不可なので、夏よりも秋冬に大活躍の予感🍂
✔️ 後ろはリボンを通して編み上げるデザインで、後ろ姿まで可愛い🎀

パーティーコーデにも、カジュアルにデニムで外しても◎
オリジナルなスタイリングを楽しんでみてください💫

A stunning bustier featuring a bold red base with delicate gold maple leaf patterns.
This one-of-a-kind piece is crafted from upcycled obi fabric, adding a unique touch of Japanese tradition.

The soft, curved neckline creates a feminine, elegant silhouette.

Perfect for parties and special events, it’s sure to turn heads wherever you go.
It’s also a great way to subtly showcase Japanese culture during your travels abroad 🇯🇵✨

This piece makes a statement on its own, but you can also layer it for different vibes:
— Over a shirt for a vest-style look
— As an inner piece under a cardigan
— Or layered over a turtleneck sweater in winter for a chic seasonal outfit.

✔️ Note: Not washable, so it’s especially suited for autumn and winter 🍂
✔️ The back features a lace-up design with ribbon details—gorgeous from every angle 🎀

Dress it up for a party or dress it down with jeans for an effortlessly stylish look.
Enjoy styling this unique piece your own way 💫

Photographer @shirapyonphoto
Model @myon_y
Make up and hair @kaori0048

#帯リメイク
#和モダンファッション
#ObiRemake
#OneOfAKindStyle
#StatementPiece
Kimono Remake Jumpsuit 👖 A soft cream base ador Kimono Remake Jumpsuit 👖
A soft cream base adorned with delicate floral patterns gives this piece a refined and elegant look.
The waist tie cinches in to flatter your figure—and yes, it has pockets! (I absolutely love pockets 🤗)

着物リメイクジャンプスーツ👖

淡いクリーム地に花模様が散りばめられた一枚は、華やかで上品な存在感。
ウエストのリボンできゅっと絞ってスタイルアップできます。
そしてもちろん、ポケット付き!ポケット大好きなんです🤗

Model @naka_kanar 
Make up and hair @cocojpn5 
Photographer @tashaadelina 

#着物リメイク #一点もの #ジャンプスーツ
#KimonoRemake #UpcycledFashion #oneofakind
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