Triple Gauze Sleep Sack and Blanket

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Cherie

This month I’m taking a bit of a blogging break and enjoying time away from the computer. I’ve done a lot of sewing recently though, so I’ll have a lot to catch up on when I’m back! Reposting this project, originally published here, as part of the Miss Matatabi Makers series. Mmmm . . . triple gauze . . .

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Ooooh, do I have some amazing fabric to share with you today!

TRIPLE GAUZE. Did you know it existed? I did not, until very recently, and I am now a huge fan! If you think single gauze is lovely and double gauze is dreamy, well, triple gauze is downright heavenly.

The triple gauze available in the Miss Matatabi Shop is reversible, which makes it even more awesome! Before I washed it, it was smooth and soft. When it came out of the wash, it was like a fluffy cloud! Double and triple gauzes are multiple layers of gauze fabric that are attached every couple of centimeters, essentially basting or quilting the fabric. After washing and drying, the fabric was already like a perfectly lightweight quilt. Continue reading →

Starry Night Washi Dress

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Cherie

Bringing home this post from March, originally published here, as part of the Miss Matatabi Makers series. This is the THIRD Washi Dress that I’ve made (see 1 and 2), not to mention, the wedding dress I made from a hacked version of the pattern! Can you tell I love it? By the way, this fabric is still available in the Miss Matatabi shop!

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When looking through Frances’ fabulous shop, this gorgeous cotton voile caught my eye. It’s called Starry Night and comes in several beautiful colors. I knew immediately that this lightweight fabric would make something wonderful to wear for the upcoming warm weather months.

The pattern is the awesome Washi Dress by Made by Rae, with the large bow from the Expansion Pack. I absolutely love this universally flattering, easy-to-wear dress pattern! Continue reading →

Shine Many Ways Bianca Top

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Cherie

nani IRO month is going on strong around blogland and you can follow all the stops on the Miss Matatabi blog. The projects have all been SO AMAZING. I love seeing how each person has been using the already gorgeous fabrics to create such unique garments (and an amazing blanket).

Today, I’m sharing another top I made for myself as part of the Miss Matatabi Makers series. I used the Shine Many Ways – A print in sateen. Check it out here.

Sidekick Mini Mini Suitcase

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Cherie

I’m posting over at Miss Matatabi today with my May Miss Matatabi Makers project. Errr . . . let’s pretend it’s still May, ok?

I made a MINI Sidekick Mini Suitcase with this adorable Nesshome Cheater Patch fabric. It was no small feat and I thought I might never finish, but a few nights worth of hard work and I’m reeeally quite happy with how it came out. The inside of the case is lined with some super soft double gauze too. Go and check out all the details and plenty more pics at Miss Matatabi!

And did you catch my Happy Homemade Sew-Along announcement?? Be sure to get all the details there AND today is the last day to enter the giveaway for a copy of the book! Go now and enter!

Baby Sleep Sack and Blanket

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Cherie

My second Miss Matatabi Makers post is up on Miss Matatabi today! I’m sharing what I made with that cozy triple gauze!

It’s a sleep sack and blanket for the baby, but honestly, I’m jealous!!

Check out all the details and more pics on Miss Matatabi and her selection of triple gauze!

Miss Matatabi Makers and a Big Bow Washi Dress

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Cherie

It’s no secret that Miss Matatabi is one of my favorite online sources for fabric, especially Japanese fabrics like Nani Iro. Frances always has an amazing selection of high quality fabrics and she’s a total sweetheart on top of all that. So I am really excited to announce that I get to be one of the regular contributors on her site, sewing up a new project every month with some fabulous fabric from her shop, along with 3 suuuper awesome ladies!

We’re the Miss Matatabi Makers and you can read all about us here.

My first project as an official MM Maker is up on the blog now!

I made a big bow Washi Dress in some gorgeous voile AND it has a secret modification to make it nursing-friendly! Head over to Miss Matatabi for the full post with all the details and how I nearly ruined the whole dress with an accidental serger slice!

And while you’re over there, be sure to check out the other recent posts from Leslie, Angela, and An. So much fun inspiration and gorgeous fabric!

Happy Monday 🙂

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