Shirring was “the word” of today’s Wedensday Mum&Kids class! One started to shirr and then we all couldn’t stop doing the same. This technique is so so cute and so so nice for the Summer. I think we are addicted to elastic bands now! Shirring is a sewing technique where the bobbin thread is elastic…
Category: Projects from Students
Here is a selection of the great projects that the Sewing Circle students have sewn during their classes!
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
Pretty cool, to see similarities between parents and kids: both are grumpy in the mornings, both are sneezing in the same way, both like to dip the cookie in the milk* Make them a partnerlook outfit and they are unbeatable! Application has been handdrawn by the little partner… and voila: the modelshoot
tiptoe~tiptoe~tiptoe~tiptoe~
tip toe tip toe tip toe into the kitchen…. This cook has been completely run over by his fans! Or are they queueing for a delicious dinner??? Anyway this nice fabric has been transformed to a dress apron. The slit at the front is filled up with a godet and the belt ribbons end with the little…
Here comes the rain again…
falling on my head like a memory… YES! remember: June is the start of the rainy season and get prepared with a waterproof bag! A pocket inside is good, if you need to find your keys quickly (in case you are all wet and soaked in front of your appartment door and want nothing more…
Baby Apron and Bloomer
It’s not difficult to be fashionable… even with just gentle 7 month! This baby apron, made of mixture of Linnen and Cotton, will be convenient in Tokyo’s Summer heat. The bloomer is made of a Polyester and will survive the most adventurous days in the sandpit!
Urban Nomads
Being out all day in Tokyo Metropolis means that you carry things with you that you need or want with you all the day. Jon is one of my sewing students and in need for many many bags and pockets. Pockets behind hidden zippers, bags for all kinds of electronics and their battery chargers, pockets…
Excuse me, isn’t this Ikea?
Ikea is a great store… great deals, great ideas and great fabric. Even more fun is to see what can be made out of Ikea’s items… or do you expect a skirt, shopping bag and handbag from a cussion cover? Made of Malin Figur cussion cover made by Mari Saho, who is also giving Textile workshops…
Hot Dog versus Cool Dog
Everyone is welcome at the Sewing Circle Atelier in Oyamadai* Even Siso, the dog! Today he came with a certain fashion request for the hot Summer days: a necklace for an ice pack. Necklace from gummed textile with a pocket for an ice pack to be closed with a magic tape… Hot style, cool dog!
Broomstick Skirts
These two little ladies came in a partner-look. Broomstick Skirts seem to be in fashion….
Boy’s Denim Pants
Ohoho… this little fellow is not only very charming, also trés chic dressed! The pants are made by his mum from striped denim fabric. The attached pockets are sewn on horizontal to the pattern and also with the left side out. It is a nice match to the turn-up at the pant’s hem.
Melanie Uematsu 