A new Washi pattern is coming soon, and in this post I answer your questions about the update and what has changed for this classic pattern.
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It's been a good long while since we shared any Washi Dresses here on the blog! I made this summery Expansion Pack version out of Heather Ross's collection for Windham...
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Facings are a great way to finish a neckline or armhole (bias binding is another way -- see my 3 bias binding tutorials here!). I like to have beautiful facings...
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Here's a tip I end up sharing with other garment sewists all. the. time: I get my interfacings from Pam Erny at Fashion Sewing Supply. These are hands down my very...
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When I posted my boatneck maxi version of the Washi Dress a while ago, I promised to share the version that Jess made last summer that inspired me to make mine. This fabric...
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I'm so excited to be a part of the Observer fabric blog tour today! I'm showing off this lovely voile indigo-shibori print from my dear friend April Rhodes' latest line of fabric...
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This lightweight feather lawn caught my eye when I taught the Luna class at Dry Goods Design in Seattle last month, so I bought a few yards along with a...
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We've had quite a bit of fun celebrating my Washi Dress Pattern's third birthday, haven't we? (If you'd like to catch up on details, here's the original post.) I am amazed at...
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Just a quick reminder that today is the day to enter the Happy Washi Birthday giveaway over on Instagram; just post a pic of you wearing your Washi and tag...
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Can you believe that Washi is three years old?? Whaaaaat. How is that even possible? The Washi Dress was my very first garment pattern for women, and when I released it back...
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It feels like it's been a very long time since I sewed my last Washi Dress. Truth is, I've been avoiding it because I don't fit into my other pre-baby...
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Over here at MBR Labs, I've been working on hacking the Trillium Dress pattern so that it works as a nursing top! I've had plenty of requests for this since...
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Happy Monday everyone! Today I thought I'd show you how the ol' handmade wardrobe is translating into maternity clothing. I'm now about 5 months along, so the baby bump is...
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I think the title pretty much sums it up. This is a Washi Dress that I made last winter, but I just added sleeves to it last week (it had...
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After the response to yesterday's pink Washi top (wow!!) I'm not sure I can follow it up with anything better, but hopefully you'll love this dress as much as I...
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