October 2010 – JuebeJue

Juebejue’s Dad’s Sewing Book!

My family may not have bought all the wonderfully sewn garments my dad made to the states, but we did bring over his favorate sewing books. I thought I would show you how patterns are like in China as they are quite different from the patterns we usually use. book #1: Toyko Summer Outfits ItContinue reading “Juebejue’s Dad’s Sewing Book!”

Sewing Room Showoff!

Thanks for all your comments on my purple coat! I love it so far and have worn it a few times. I feel a little self-conscious about all the second takes I am getting in that coat! But I feel rich and great in it, except that the wool is a little scratchy, even throughContinue reading “Sewing Room Showoff!”

Lady Grey Inspired Coat

I am a coat girl. I probably have more coats/jackets than dresses in my closet. So now the weather is going to get colder, I had been pushing to make a new coat for this year. I really wanted to make a coat that would go with my 50s inspired dresses, which means it wouldContinue reading “Lady Grey Inspired Coat”

PartAY!!!

I know I know, I havent posted any creations for a while. But I had been busy, readers! Last weekend I hosted a sewing party for my friends. Surprisingly, I have a lot of friends who sews/owns a sewing machine, and a few more who wants to learn. So Sunday from 10am to 8pm, weContinue reading “PartAY!!!”

Spartalie vs Spartan

I have the funniest bunch of coworkers. They loved my hat and had a lot of fun with it. The captain put the hat high above her cube and tells everyone about how I made an awesome Spartan hat for the team. A week or so after the race, the captain found this in herContinue reading “Spartalie vs Spartan”

Two Cuties

I promise you that I had been quite busy ever since my obsession with qipao. Thanks for your comments! I was obsessing over them some more after you pointed out some interesting pieces. In fact, i *just* finished making a qipao! However, we havent taken a picture of it yet, so I will have toContinue reading “Two Cuties”