Fabric Shopping in Japan

Japan, Tomato & Textiles This isn’t so much a guide to fabric shopping in Japan, more of a show and tell. A gentle meander with me, if you will. As you can imagine, we saw some beautiful textiles, they kind of just appeared as we were wandering about. I didn’t take photos of everything. It […]

How to Print and Assemble a PDF Sewing Pattern

This Maven Patterns tutorial explains how to print and assemble PDF sewing patterns at home. It details essential steps like testing print settings, trimming pattern tiles, and taping them together for accurate alignment. Additional tips include saving resources by printing selectively and using Adobe Reader for proper scaling. Learn How To Print and Tile a […]

How to Measure a Curve on a Sewing Pattern

How do you accurately measure a curve in sewing patterns and garment construction? This tutorial shows you simple ways to measure curved seams, necklines and armholes so pattern pieces match correctly and sewing adjustments are more precise. Whether you’re checking seam lengths, adding bias binding or making pattern alterations, understanding how to measure a curve […]

Christian Dior ‘Designer of Dreams’  – TOKYO 

Dior in Japan So we are back from a wonderful trip to Japan! This trip has been on our wish list forever. We were about to book flights just as Covid took hold. But as Japan is now fully opened up to tourists, with all restrictions being lifted the day before we arrived, off we […]