the tiny tailor

I promise I have been making!!! 😂 this is me trialing the for our trip to Japan! I love the size, but I made it with “pleather” from a skirt that was too small and there is splitting along all the main edges so I might need to salvage what I can from this one and try a canvas or denim? The straps from Kylie and the Machine are the PERFECT weight.

Today on the operating table we have “lovey-dove”. (Desperately in need of some underwing repairs.) It has to be soft and silky to the touch - good thing I still have the silk leftovers from my wedding dress! Using my skills to help support school kids’ emotional resilience 💯% win.

It’s a sewing mystery! My sister has come into possession of this Singer “Slant-o-matic” (model number 401), but can’t figure out how old it is. Are there any Singer enthusiasts out there? What is this???

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The Wild Robot “Roz” went to school today! (Along with Wally) He was so proud of making his costume and hi-fived everyone he met. 🥰

It’s finished! My niece should be receiving it this week 😊 and the finishing touches are always a KATM label 🏷️ (this one is my business name that she had made for me - included in EVERY project I make) and the only purchase which is the gorgeous purple 💜 stretch bias binding from . Pattern is “the big Tee” by which is one of my favs because it’s for KNITS! 🥰

Sewing for my new niece!! The top is made from 100% recycled materials (tops etc.) and all 100% merino knits. The insides and what will be the back are all leftovers from previous projects. For my incredibly ethically responsible in-laws, of whom I am especially fond.

Pattern: tee the knit quilt pattern

With thanks to for her colour blocking magic!

First comment gets this! It was a lovely gesture but I don’t want any of the patterns.

When the cups are as happy as you are!

A quick palette cleanser and gift for a new friend off on a new adventure! A clear, quilted zipper pouch from leftovers in my stash. 🥰 (no one needs to know it only took an hour! 🤫🤫)

Of course a KATM encouragement for good measure. ❤️

She’s done!!! I had this almost ready but I was lacking the last few buttons until Ho-mei from rescued me with some errant crosses hiding in her studio. (Thanks Ho-mei!) I think she’s perfect.

Pattern: rubbed off an old Gorman fav
Fabric: Neridah Hanson and some
Buttons:
Labels: (who shares my birthday week and age!)
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Today’s make is small but powerful. This little fella is a chick of the Kimochi “Lovey dove”. Our school uses Kimochis to teach emotional intelligence and self regulation, and this particular Lovey Dove chick may have been loved a little too much and went home with a child. I’m so glad that the PC worker knew she could ask it of me to help!