Journal
A record of my journey from sewing to designing—and the discoveries that are shaping my work along the way.
What I’m Paying Attention To
Why I choose a particular shape
What I notice in a historical garment
How fabric changes an idea
How I translate an idea into a pattern
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Making the Jasika Blazer: Fitting 3
When you learn that the dress form doesn’t match your body like you thought it did.
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Making the Jasika Blazer: Fitting 2
Making practice garments for fit helps you learn how to use tailoring tools to ease your work.
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Making the Jasika Blazer: Fitting 1
Finding the root cause in fit problems can be deliciously old school.
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Making the Jasika Blazer: The Muslin
One maker’s tale of constructing the Closet Core Jasika Blazer using modern professional tailoring techniques.
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Pull on the Piña Thread
Piña, a fabric made from pineapple is making a comeback in exhibits this summer from SF Legion of Honor to SFO Museum.
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Fall Fabric Game Changer
A great way to shop fall fabrics by feel with insider tips on material content and best patterns to use it with.
Get the Next Entry
No schedule, just the next experiment when it’s ready.
