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2016 in Review & What’s Ahead

January 1, 2017 By Chie

2016-in-review-and-whats-ahead-vivat-veritas2016 is ending soon. Thank you for all the support you’ve given this year. I hope to be able to keep creating beautiful things and sharing things I learn on my blog. To sum up the year, I wanted to recap some highlights from 2016.

Wedding dresses and client worksbridal photo in hamarikyuBridal photoshoot with Tulirefashioned wedding dress vivat veritas bridal3Refashioned wedding dresstulle-lace-wedding-dress-back-viewTulle knee length wedding dress
close up and back of purple dress
Lavender wedding dressivory-lace-mini-dress-by-vivat-veritasIvory lace mini wedding dress
white fur cape and sparkly romper
Sparkly costume for J-pop singersorange kimono dressKimono dressback view of emerald green kimono wrap dressMore kimono dress

35 Blog posts

I wrote 35 blog posts in the year 2016. That is much less than what I wrote last year, which was 69. There are many unblogged objects which I want to show here in the future. With limited time, writing blog posts was not my top priority and updating Instagram took over the place to showcase what I made. Of the small number of the blog posts, these three posts generated the most page views:

– Bluff-stitched patch pocket tutorial
– How to alter the back of a dress that is too small to zip up
– Realistic look on hours I spent on my handmade business

It’s interesting that these posts are informational posts as opposed to “what I made” posts that were popular last year.

Newsletters

I started a newsletter in 2015. For 2016, I wrote once a month. It is usually a recap of my blog posts of the month, some behind the scenes stuff and links of things I enjoyed reading/watching. If you are interested, sign up here.

What I sewed for myself
I had some opportunities to sew myself new clothes. Here is the roundup:
back style - beige wrap dressTransitional Piecestripes body suit and levis 501 jeans2Stripes body suitme made may outfit vivat veritas blogNeutial stripe skirtkhaki color wrap dress with big pocketsKhaki wrap dressmerckwaerdigh bhs10 size aMerckwaerdigh BHS10simple-outfit-white-button-up-and-blue-jeansArcher button-up with fly front modification

For Kiko
I sewed some stuff for my daughter. She recently turned five. We started going to Nippori together to choose fabrics. She likes that her opinions are incorporated in her clothes.
Princess aurora dressModern Princess Aurora Dresssimple knit dress in panda fabricPanda dresspeacoat-dusty-green-handmadePea coat

Most frequently used patterns
Last but not least, my most used patterns were Carolyn pj from Closet Case Files. It is a great pattern to make it as a gift! 
Carolyn Pajama Closet Case Files3
Carolyn pajama in silk satinaztec-pattern-carolyn-pajamas-by-closet-case-files-3Aztec Carolyncarolyn-pajama-pink-and-ivory-pipingCarolyn pajama in Pink

P.S. Here is 2014, 2015 in review.

2016年の総まとめをしてみました。こうやって見てみると色々作ったなとしみじみ。
作ってお客様に羽ばたいていったものたちや、自分のクローゼットに参加した洋服たち。
来年も素敵!と思っていただけるものを作っていきたいと思います。
今年1年、ありがとうございました!

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Filed Under: blog, blogs, every day life, 日本語 Tagged With: handmade clothes

MADE | Kids Pea Coat

December 5, 2016 By Chie

made-kids-green-pea-coat-size-130cmJust in time for the Winter’s arrival, I finished making a new coat for Kiko. The last coat I made for her lasted for two years but it was obvious that it has run its course. This time we went to Nippori together to pick up the fabric for her coat. It was during the fabric district’s fall sale and we scored this green wool for about $5! It was pre-cut fabric and the size was 140cm width x 120cm. It was just enough to make a child’s coat in size 130. She is size 120 in Japanese size but I sized up to 130 so she can wear this for a next 2-3 years. peacoat-dusty-green-handmadeThe patterns are from Muki Kurai’s book. Besides the children’s pea coat, the book includes adult size pea coat patterns as well so you can be matching! I decided against the idea of matching pea coats since I bought myself Vogue V9133 patterns. But now I’m back on the Vogue site, I like V9069 and V8960 which seem to be both out of print.dsc_0228-copy dsc_0229-copyThe coat was pretty simple to sew but had some challenging elements like the welt pockets. I don’t sew welt pockets often, so I have to look up my sewing book every time to review how to do it. The pattern does not provide the lining patterns so I modified the outer jacket pattern to make my own. The new name label is from the Dutch Label Shop.close-up-of-kids-pea-coatIt’s still a bit big on her, so I rolled up the sleeves and temporarily sewed them at the hem. It looks warm and the pockets are useful in keeping hands warm! girls-peacoat-wornkiko-green-pea-coat-wornクライ・ムキさんの「男の子と女の子とママの服」からピーコートを作りました。サイズは130。5歳の娘にはちょっと大きめですが、これから2,3年着ることを予測して大き目を選びました。

生地は日暮里の秋のセール中に見つけたグリーンのウール。アイロンをかけるとすごく獣くさくて、娘が臭い臭い言っていました笑 匂いは乾いてしまえば飛ぶので気にならないです。

前回作ったコートはポケットがなくて、次作るなら絶対ポケット付きにしよう!って決めてました。手を突っ込んだり、手袋や拾ったもの(ビービー弾とか。。)を入れるのにぴったり。型紙のひとつひとつのパーツは大人のものより小さいので短時間で仕上げられました。chie sig2

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Filed Under: Baby & Kids Clothes, blog, 日本語 Tagged With: coat, kids coat, kurai muki

3 DIY Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas

November 25, 2016 By Chie

  1. Kids skirt with embroidery
    I upcycled a dress to kids skirt for a friend who has twin girls. Underneath the skirts, I added bloomers and connected the skirt and bloomer at waist. I also made embroidery fish and bird at hem so they can figure out which one is theirs. As I wrote before, I am into hand embroidery now.
    before-and-after-of-plaid-dress-refashion kids-plaid-skirts-with-bird-and-fish-embroidery fish-and-bird-embroidery-vivat-veritasgift-wrap2
  2. Closet Case Files Carolyn Pajamas
    I recently made this pink & ivory version as a friend’s birthday gift. It is fun to make and fairly quick to sew (it takes me about five hours from start to finish) which makes it a good handmade gift. This time I bought piping at Nakamura online shop since I thought it would save me some time. But I wished I made my own piping that fits the seam allowances. In this particular patterns, 1.5cm seam allowances are already included. My store-bought piping width was 0.8cm. It was hard to sew at curves when then seam allowances and piping width don’t match. Overall I am happy with the end result and my friend seemed to have liked it. My Aztec Carolyn here and silk satin here. For more ideas, here (black one with white piping), here (navy blue and white piping) and here (pancake print!!).pink-and-beige-pipping-carolyn-pajamas-2 pink-and-beige-pipping-carolyn-pajamascarolyn-pajama-pink-and-ivory-pipingwrapping
  3. Teapot Cozy
    I had an opportunity to make teapot cozies for a tea shop in Takasaki this month. I made sure to make a few extra so I can gift them to my friends and family. I made my own pattern based on the instructions from the tea shop owner, but you can find many different versions for free online. The floral print fabric and the beige cotton lining sandwitches the thick quilt batting. Inside, the seams are finished with bias strips. It would be fun to give with teapot and delicious smelling loose tea. tea-pot-cozy making-tea-pot-cozy-1 making-tea-pot-cozy-2 making-tea-pot-cozy-3 vivat-veritas-teapot-cozyWoven labels from Dutch Labels Shop

    For more gift ideas, check out Shopbop and take advantage of the big sale! Sale ends 11:59PM PST (Los Angeles Time) Tuesday, 11/29).   クリスマスシーズンが早くも近づいていますね。
    最近作った手作りギフトを紹介します。
    時間があったらぜひ手作りの贈り物をしたいと思っています。
    ご参考までに★
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Filed Under: Baby & Kids Clothes, blog, blogs, 日本語 Tagged With: carolyn, closet case files, gift, gift idea, pajama

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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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