Author Archives: mariko

skirtin’ along

Posted on July 28, 2006 by mariko

AHHH HAHAHA! I made another skirt! I AM A MACHINE!! HAHA!! Actually, I can’t believe how much sewing I have recently accomplished. I’m not really the most efficient person. Well, all I can say is I have to get all … Continue reading →

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japanese craft books and sizing

Posted on July 27, 2006 by mariko

Aloha! I’m glad you are finding the sewing tips useful. Some of you asked about sizing in the Japanese sewing books. In the books I have, the patterns seem to come in 3 to 4 sizes. Each pattern comes with … Continue reading →

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japanese sewing pattern tips

Posted on July 26, 2006 by mariko

How about some tips on sewing from a Japanese sewing book? First, the books do come with patterns, but the patterns are all squished onto a big piece of paper, which can be very confusing and disorienting. Basically, you just … Continue reading →

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frolicking frock

Posted on July 25, 2006 by mariko

This hot weather has necessitated a new wardrobe! I definitely need more summery, sleeveless items, so last night I made this dress out of some vintage fabric: Can you guess where the pattern is from? Yes, score another for Machiko … Continue reading →

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java zone

Posted on July 24, 2006 by mariko

I tried to buy another fan or two today, but most of the stores around here are sold out. The only thing left was the 4″ personal fan. I was desperate, so I got one. A mini breeze is better … Continue reading →

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meltdown

Posted on July 23, 2006 by mariko

The big news here in Portland right now is the heat. Portlanders don’t fare well in what is locally considered to be unbearably hot temps. Friday it was 104 here, then Saturday it wasn’t as hot, but it was extremely … Continue reading →

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just in time for 104 degree heat

Posted on July 21, 2006 by mariko

We’re going sleeveless around here! It was 104 degrees today, and we don’t have air conditioning. Hoo boy. Nothing one can do but sit very still and wear sleeveless clothing. Yup, it’s yet another item out of a Machiko Kayaki … Continue reading →

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the cat’s in the bag

Posted on July 18, 2006 by mariko

I have many “things,” and among them is my thing for sandwich bags. So, I was delighted to find the following to add to my stash of reusable baggies: Hello indeed!

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sweet things

Posted on July 17, 2006 by mariko

I don’t know if you noticed, but I haven’t blogged about candy in quite some time. Let’s fix that. I got some great Japanese candies from Kat last week. The package in the upper left contains gummies in shave ice … Continue reading →

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treasure trove

Posted on July 16, 2006 by mariko

My parents’ house is crammed full of … stuff. There’s stuff everywhere. The upside of this is once in a while I will find a little gem: A mushroom forest stitchery kit! My mother thinks she bought it, or maybe … Continue reading →

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