Lest y’all think I’m idle, here’s proof I’m not.
This handmade mandala was sent from Peru, and I stitched it onto a generic tee. But the shirt rode up in the arms, and I am not a pit stain fashionista.
So I made new raglan sleeves using this scrap of mesh, and a lower neckline bound in a silk jersey scrap that I use for precious projects. 
And then I went to party with all my handmade bags.
Just a little project I did on a Saturday morning. It’s nice to have a favorite old shirt feel new again.
In any day, my schedule may include sewing at home, meeting with clients, and running errands on bike. What kind of outfit is appropriate and comfortable for all these activities? I’m developing ‘professional pajama’ style, for creative professionals who work from home. It’s going to be a movement!
The first entry into this bold new category of dress code is a camisole. I drafted the pattern and jumped right in with this sample. It was fun to make, and gave me lots of ideas for a second top, in terms of design and process.
The rayon drawstring pants are also part of this comfy fashion lifestyle.
I was so happy with the first top that I immediately made a second. I got more ambitious for the back, but unfortunately sewed the center back panels together along the wrong side. Since the jersey is so stretchy the design still works, but I was going for a neater fit. Next time!
Both versions are made mostly from scrap jerseys I’ve saved from other projects, and a few fabrics I have stashed away in my cabinet. Some of the seaming is structurally motivated, and some of it was designed for the small and odd-shaped scraps available. The cups are lined with a second layer of jersey, and I used 1/4″ elastic at the underbust seam to offer a bit of support.
It’s been tank-top weather in LA since February, and these two tops have been in heavy rotation. They go with everything, are very comfortable, and feel ‘me’. Posting these tops together makes it easy to see the design evolution, and it makes me excited for what else this can become!
As always, thanks go to my husband for the photography.
I love making puppets, and I think they are wonderful toys for adults (and excellent liquor bottle covers). But kids want to play too, and it’s not much fun playing with a hand puppet you could fit your whole head into. It’s an obvious solution: tiny hand puppets!
This one was made for my youngest nephew’s 7th birthday, using many of the same fabrics from the funky hoodie I made for him last year. For scale, the sticker below is just under 3″ square. The puppet came first, and the drawing came after.
My sister tells me that this strange creature is actually a Tickle Monster, and is quite ferocious with its prey.
Minky dot body, lycra face, rhinestone eyes, vinyl accents. Clearly I had a very fun evening working on this. 
I love combining materials and ideas into these strange creatures, and I love making toys for my favorite kids to be weird with. And who doesn’t love Tickle Monsters?!