le bouton studio

a plaid dress

2012-01-30T10:26:00.000-08:00

more striped pants for etsy!

2012-01-29T13:05:00.001-08:00

more striped pants as promised! two in the grey family - one soft, and one that gets all crinkly in the best way (backs of knees).
i'll be making 4 tops for mid-week. i'm trying to keep the shop stocked with 4 fabric versions of each style, making it only once in that fabric. so, if you see it, grab it!
after the tops, maybe some girl's things? or,skirts? or, aprons? robes? any suggestions? i'd love to hear!

striped pants for etsy

2012-01-28T12:05:00.000-08:00

striped pants. i love them! these are a soft cotton blue stripe, and a rustic feeling grey/blue stripe linen. get thee to etsy!
posting two more tomorrow.
i hope you're having a fantastic weekend!

a walk with max

2012-01-26T17:04:00.000-08:00

we took a walk the other day. it was so beautiful! i wanted to show max a summer cottage from the old days. it's low slung, and modest, shingled, and sweet. it seems an arm's reach to the ocean, with a sturdy,little dock. we arrived at low tide, and were able to walk an isthmus/beach to two small islands. we walked around them. these images are from those islands. i would love to go back during the summer, and swim at that beach!

new dresses for etsy

2012-01-24T11:45:00.000-08:00

for andrea

2012-01-19T12:32:00.000-08:00

just finished and sent off this dress to my compatriot andrea. she is a maker of clothes, and we met at the quimby colony. i am honored to know her! we exchanged many ideas, and garments. she made the cool coat i am wearing! she taught fashion design at the art institute of chicago (gary graham was a student!). she's an angel.
check her out - www.andreareynders.com

blowing a gale outside

2012-01-19T11:53:00.000-08:00

a few nights ago the wind was whipping up a storm, gusts at 70mph, and blowing steady around 50. it lasted all night. the power went out shortly after these photos were taken. we lit the candles, and read our books around the kitchen table. here, frances is busy creating her emblem.

striped linen blanket

2012-01-11T10:22:00.001-08:00

detail images of a blanket i recently finished.

little ones!

2012-01-04T08:40:00.000-08:00

what fun exploring the realm of clothing for children again! these are some little clothes, for a 6 month size. i'll put them in the etsy shop next week, but i think i'll expand this repertoire, and have them as catalog pieces. too darling!

happy new year! sale!

2012-01-03T06:59:00.000-08:00

new years sale in the etsy shop! 50% off till January 7th.

morning mood

2011-12-16T05:42:00.001-08:00

o! frances, one more week, and it will be your 11th birthday. she sits in the morning light contemplating a birthday list before school (megalodon tooth. ostrich egg.).
i heart you!

around the house

2011-12-15T09:44:00.000-08:00

walking in the woods

2011-12-13T06:16:00.001-08:00

walking in the woods this past sunday to find a christmas tree. a high, clear day, and warm. we discovered a wide stone wall, fat trees with loads of skinny branches, a secret skating pond, and a magic pool.

for girls

2011-12-03T15:07:00.000-08:00

i'll be making outfits for girls, and posting them on etsy (hopefully, every other day). they will be a simple linen skirt, with a top, and reasonably priced for the holidays. if you have a request for a size, or color, please, leave a comment! i'd love to hear!

brown chiffon polka dots

2011-12-01T07:50:00.000-08:00

this dress makes me happy. it's just a slip of a thing, and can be worn so many ways.
over in the etsy shop.

walking home from the ferry

2011-11-28T13:49:00.000-08:00

high tide at sands cove
old traps
sumac and blustery sky

etsy shop update

2011-11-27T19:37:00.000-08:00

25% off sale over in the etsy shop (see link under venues)!
the coupon code is
holiday2011

it will be good until December 5th
always free shipping to the U.S.

peace on earth, good will to all

morning scenes

2011-11-21T18:24:00.001-08:00

2011-11-18T15:29:00.000-08:00

scotch and soda
max ascrizzi
blanket stripes
merce & the muse cafe

New etsy shop!

2011-11-15T06:44:00.000-08:00

I have started a new etsy shop!
The shop is called Le Bouton - Unique. Here you will find singular, unique (hence the name) pieces that will not be exactly reproduced in the le bouton line. These pieces are a pure creative outlet, and all are very fine.
Please, take a look! If you have any questions, email me!
www.etsy.com/shop/leboutonunique

some girls

2011-11-14T06:08:00.000-08:00

Quimby part 2

2011-11-10T12:02:00.000-08:00

a grey/white check, light wool blend kurta with bias trim at neck, and cuff
a charcoal wool suiting tradition dress with a long sleeve
a charcoal wool suiting tunic dress with a open front skirt
a rustic beach dress in a linen stripe -pink, navy, dark red, olive - on seam pockets
a bronze column dress with a straight shape, front & back pleats at the waist, drop shoulders, hand hemmed, tapers in at the bottom hem, hits just above the ankle.
(this is my holiday dress!)

what do you think?
any questions drop a line.
i'll be posting some of these in the catalog soon!
any questions about the quimby colony, let me know!

Clothing made during Quimby Residency

2011-11-08T12:48:00.000-08:00

I will post more tomorrow.
For now!
a blue linen tunic dress with seaming details, 3/4 sleeves, gentle scoop neck, hand hemmed
a black linen tunic dress with seaming details, short sleeves, a vneck
a white muslin layering dress, front and back pleats, sleeveless
a natural linen tradition style dress with bias detail at shoulders
a grey silk layering dress with a gathered asymmetric skirt, hand hemmed
a charcoal wool suiting tunic dress with a plain front/pleated back (can be worn back as front)

Quimby Colony

2011-10-31T10:52:00.000-07:00

this past month i've been in portland, maine as a resident of the Quimby Colony. this is an artist residency with a focus on fashion design, textile work, and the culinary arts. it's been great! made good, good friends, and made clothes, and had a month to think about it all! above is an image that was on the quimby open house invitation. when i return home, i'll have images of what i was working on as well as links to all the cool people that were there.
happy Halloween everyone!

moving!

2011-08-24T08:14:00.001-07:00

we're moving in to a new house! as you can see from the images, lots of wallpaper, and charm, and buckets of blackberries in the backyard (in the spring, poppies, and lupine). hurray!

scholar's table

2011-08-22T13:25:00.000-07:00

new addition to the studio show, a scholar's table made by max ascrizzi. hammered mahogany legs, old metal strap, and a reclaimed beam top. totally beautiful.

"studio" an installation of our work

2011-08-09T18:46:00.001-07:00

these are images of a show that max, and i installed at the new era gallery here on vinalhaven. it will be there for the month of august.

3 for chelliswilson

2011-06-09T11:47:00.000-07:00

three sundresses shipped to chelliswilson today.
black linen
grey silk
midnight linen

the title image is a special new bronze dress style.

please, contact me or comment if you have questions!

happy mother's day!

2011-05-08T06:55:00.000-07:00

more progress

2011-05-06T14:11:00.000-07:00

these paintings are five by five foot squares. acrylic, pencil, wax on canvas.
thinking about evolution of forms in relation to migration, or exodus.

paintings

2011-02-24T14:45:00.001-08:00

what you're looking at are some canvases i've been painting this past week. the top two are the same canvas, and the last three are the same canvas. this is the first time i have taken pictures of a canvas evolution, and i like it.
also, i've spent a good part of this week looking at blogs, and i see many bloggers apologizing for not posting. so! i apologize also! it's been too long! AGAIN!

Charcoal

2010-12-11T15:44:00.000-08:00

more for the catalog.

bronze

2010-12-08T12:46:00.000-08:00

two new bronze pieces (linen).
the top 2 images are in the style of the Tradition dress, it is a short tunic/top. on seam pockets.
the next 2 images are a new style of dress with a skirt that is overlapping at the sides to allow one to wear over pants, and still use the pant's pockets. hits at mid/upper thigh.

available soon in the catalog. inquire if interested!

striped linen blanket - SALE

2010-12-07T04:04:00.000-08:00

50% off!
Blankets will be delivered in time for Valentine's day.
The price will be adjusted on the invoice, and if you have ANY questions,
please, contact me! don't be shy!
Sale will end December 14, 2010

striped linen blanket

2010-10-21T08:24:00.000-07:00

I am making some striped linen blankets/light quilts to order.
available via Le Bouton Catalog
This blanket will be backed with natural color linen, or grey, or white?
What do you think?

for chelliswilson

2010-09-29T08:35:00.000-07:00

scenes from a walk to school

2010-09-22T06:10:00.001-07:00

this morning was beautiful. the sun makes everything sparkle, and the flora is at a moment of fallow, and lush simultaneously. apple trees are heavy, the sunflowers are hanging their heads, and all the plants that send out fluff are contemplating doing just that. the walk to school this morning.

2010-09-19T09:17:00.000-07:00

a diaphanous linen/silk sundress that is free around the body, and falling to mid-thigh, hand hemmed at neck, arm, and bottom.
and a linen dress that is olive/dark khaki with a metallic bronze finish.
inquire if interested.

2010-09-16T18:06:00.000-07:00

2010-09-02T07:07:00.000-07:00

new tradition

2010-08-24T08:03:00.000-07:00

two new dresses in the tradition style. a beautiful, soft merino/linen blend plaid, and a mid-weight linen.
i'll be posting these dresses on etsy today. i'm very happy to have this dress style back in the repertoire! of the wool plaid, i have enough to make another custom dress.
i have a good stock of excellent material - an oatmeal wool suiting, a charcoal wool suiting, a heavy cream colored soft linen, a grey stripe cotton.... i'll take a photo and post it.

this morning

2010-07-08T15:29:00.001-07:00

swimming lessons. i walked through the woods down a path in search of chanterelles. found rocks with lives of their own. (and chanterelles).

hi

2010-06-30T14:07:00.001-07:00

a wordy post

2010-05-11T03:24:00.000-07:00

here is a wordy post so that you won't have to look at that sardine anymore. it's been too long! still working on getting a camera.
what's new?
i am very busy planning the new summer line for chelliswilson. it will be comprised of mostly dresses. very pretty.
also, i'm very excited to be creating a ring. it is quite a serious piece of gold! i have been wanting to make this ring for years, and i hope it will be ready in a month or so.
what else, oh. i will be changing the womens' line from Le Bouton to....something else. i'll let you know when that's all ready also. Le Bouton will remain the childrens' line.

sounds like many mysteries.

i hope everyone is enjoying spring. beautiful here - lilacs almost ready to blossom.

april fool

2010-04-01T06:10:00.000-07:00

sardines for all!

camera eye

2010-03-29T06:12:00.001-07:00

our camera has a new vision, all it's own. canon rebellion.

haircut sunday

2010-03-19T15:22:00.000-07:00

last sunday was haircut sunday. duane made breakfast, max made images, frances, and sara made us laugh, and i made some hair get shorter.

this weekend

2010-02-09T05:26:00.000-08:00

apologies for not posting. our camera is officially toast, r.i.p.

this weekend... st. valentine, and the year of the tiger. very cool.
along with grilled hamburgers, the menu will be this.

onion soup with homemade gruyere crust of bread
mixed greens salad, vinaigrette
hand cut fries
sweet potato fries, sour cream, rosemary

mussels - white wine, shallot, butter, parsley

smoked salmon, tomato, leek, mascarpone quiche, mixed green salad

north atlantic fish soup via cote sud, fillet of white cold-water fish, tomato, fennel, saffron, potato, onion broth, garlic toast

lamb rack, black olive, green olive oil mash potato

still thinking about desserts..... thoughts?

opening weekend

2010-01-17T10:29:00.000-08:00

here is an image of the 64 dining room. it's very pretty during the dinner time, candles everywhere, and good music playing. the bar is beautiful with old heavy wood and a large mirror. the space was originally the island drugstore, and the walls are all drawers, and mahogany panels, tin ceiling.
so, friday night we opened, and i was feeling pretty rusty. we got a bit of a slam right off the bat, and food was coming out a bit slow. no complaints about that as everyone was having such a good time. saturday night was lively, and the pace was perfect with two-tops coming in, then some larger parties, then by the end of the evening the place was all full with people sitting at their tables enjoying wine, food and conversation, laughing, and the bar was a few folks deep. it was magical.

for chelliswilson

2010-01-14T05:36:00.000-08:00

an adult MEG dress, with on-seam pockets. i can't say enough about how lovely this fabric is. it's a navy with white chalk stripe wool flannel, medium weight from an american heritage fabrics company. really amazing. going to barbara for the shop!

clear day

2010-01-07T11:10:00.000-08:00

cold, and clear here. i went out for a walk. thought i would clear my head. next weekend is the re-opening of 64, a restaurant on vinalhaven. open friday and saturday nights... i'm cooking. it will be great to be in a kitchen again! looks like my 3 interests are converging - food,clothes,shelter. cool.

happy new year to all!

2010-01-04T10:31:00.000-08:00

happy new year everyone!

looks like i fell off the planet for the month of december. we have been trying to put our house in order these past few weeks (the new title image is the dining room table), as well as enjoy the holidays, visit with family, and participate in many community happenings. i hope january is more steady, less roller coaster. it's all coming together.

this dress is from fabric that is extraordinarily beautiful. i thought i didn't have any left. i had made a marais skirt out of it, and then i must have hid it away. it showed up while unpacking.

on figures

2009-11-25T07:52:00.000-08:00

to get an idea of how these dresses fit. all in the etsy shop.
i hope everyone has a great thanksgiving!

new dress

2009-11-20T10:38:00.000-08:00

i'm very happy with the way this dress turned out! good off the body shape, length is lower thigh in front, and a bit shorter in the back.

this week

2009-11-19T08:02:00.000-08:00

an adult version of the dress that was made for children. i'll be making these in various fabrics for the etsy shop this week.
this is a light, open weave linen.

meg

2009-11-17T12:09:00.001-08:00

a little something for meg.

more pleats, more tucks

2009-11-13T11:21:00.000-08:00

a white linen skirt with a white linen overshirt meant for considerable layering (on etsy). the navy chalkstripe jacket is something i am working on for chelliswilson.
life has become so busy. who knew living 20 miles out in the bay would result in so much activity. people heard i can sew. so, i am working with the Vinalhaven Players on their costumes for "The Gift of the Magi". frances is working in the props department, and d. is helping build sets! there's another project on the horizon involving some cooking... we're busy! it's good. sun sets at 4:30, and the stars are shining bright by 5pm.

more clothes taped up on the wall

2009-10-30T11:24:00.000-07:00

more pieces for chelliswilson! some easy skirts in beautiful fabrics. the solid grey cotton has a gorgeous woven pattern/texture to it, and it's soft and kind of heavy (drape and movement). the stripe is a silk/cotton, grey blue, gold, and beige. all skirts have pockets, and are above the knee. the one tuck shirt is over the grey skirt. i have some more one tuck items to make, and a couple jackets. i'm sewing, sewing, sewing.
AND looking forward very much to Friday November 6th, at chelliswilson - an art show curated by Maria of (3191, and Port2Port Press). Looks to be a very fun evening!

now, to make frances's halloween costume - goddess of the harvest.
see you tomorrow-

2009-10-29T09:25:00.000-07:00

i had a small piece of this material left from when it was for the broad shirt.
there's some new things over at chelliswilson - one tuck shirts, one tuck dresses and skirts. all made from soft italian wool, charcoal, super 120. take a look! www.chelliswilson.blogspot.com i've been very busy sewing up that order, and there's more to come! the cool thing is, is i'll be able to post decent looking images of what is being made for chelliswilson. thank you to Gabe! she is allowing me the use of her computer, and digi camera. i'm back!
life has been great on the island, and i can't wait to take pictures, and post. the autumn is still hanging on, and the wind howls at night. there's been ice in the bucket.
see you tomorrow -

past few days

2009-10-08T11:13:00.001-07:00

vinalhaven - nyc - vinalhaven. super fast trip to source fabric for chelliswilson pieces. frances and trey hung out for a day, and then we went to see Ponyo, and had some dinner. i can't wait to get back to nyc to see more friends!

yesterday

2009-09-30T08:21:00.000-07:00

i took the 7am ferry to the mainland yesterday, and drove down to Portland to meet up with Barbara at chelliswilson. we had a great constructive, creative, collaborative talk
about clothing for her shop for fall/winter (and future events!). some good pieces that everyone needs. skirts in many fabrics. she has ordered some incredible indigo wool, and a soft ivory silk/wool twill. i can't wait to make a slip dress out of the silk/wool. this will all compliment what she has from FOG linen work, and Pip-Squeak Chapeau (etc.), very nicely. maybe soon we'll have another evening at her shop with music, and prosecco. stay tuned.

that picture above is the empty ferry cabin. i love the colors. grey, cream, brown, crazy green, and brick red. if you start seeing these colors in some new clothes, you know i've been inspired by the ferry!

can you see these?

2009-09-24T10:10:00.001-07:00

here are some images. frances drawing on a foggy day, the house that d. is painting, cousins/friends swimming out to the big rock, frances having breakfast on the first day of school. i'm trying to figure out how to post photos on this computer, i can't seem to rotate the images which is why i chose these! all is well here. sewing, sewing, sewing.

hello, again

2009-09-15T08:31:00.000-07:00

that's an image of the little door going into the new sewing studio here on the island. i hope to be sewing later in the week!
we're settling in, and will soon move into the rental house. can't wait to paint the walls!
it's been so long since i've posted, i don't know what to say.... how are all of you???

It's for real!

2009-08-15T11:10:00.000-07:00

We are going to live on the island of Vinalhaven for this upcoming school year! We are so excited, and in a state of disbelief (almost)! This most beautiful island, which I have always wanted to be part of year-round will be our new home. It is a paradise for children, and the school is excellent! Frances will be going into third grade here. I am writing this from the internet cafe that is run by the high school students. We don't have blogging with pictures capability yet, but I hope to start a new blog soon that will capture the beauty, and adventure of the day to day here.
More to come soon!

chelliswilson

2009-07-21T10:46:00.000-07:00

there's a new shop in Portland Maine called chelliswilson. 17 pleasant street. in the shop is clothing for women and children, and beautiful housewares. more facets to the shop will soon develop. on August 7th there is a first Friday art walk, shops open late, and high Summer gaiety. i hope to be at chelliswilson on this day/evening, and i hope to meet some of you dear readers. please, come to see us and join the fun!
here's the blog http://chelliswilson.blogspot.com

my brother!

2009-07-20T19:38:00.000-07:00

please, watch this video of Paul!

http://how2heroes.com/videos/dessert-and-baked-goods/chocolate-pudding-cake

Fun!

Thank You! Thank You!

2009-06-12T12:18:00.000-07:00

Many thanks to all! We will try to post throughout the Summer. Best to everyone!

last day for these

2009-06-11T10:26:00.001-07:00

tomorrow at noon will be the closing time for many pieces in the catalog.
the etsy shop will also close. we'll be on the road soon! we're so excited to be in Maine!

catalog update

2009-05-27T12:11:00.000-07:00

The linen dress is now in the catalog. If there are any questions about this dress please contact me.

slow week

2009-05-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

a white cotton shift
a plaid trouser with rope drawstring
together

naturally

2009-05-13T13:33:00.001-07:00

the linen dress orders are now complete.
linen dress, natural, for e.

NEWS

2009-05-12T10:49:00.000-07:00

This just in.
the catalog, for the most part, will be closed for the summer. we will be on the road at the end of June, driving across the land, to Maine. we will be on Vinalhaven for July and August. i will bring sewing machines with, and material. i'm not sure what will be accomplished! hopefully some new things for fall/winter.
the last day to place a catalog order will be JUNE 12 so that it can be made before we leave.
june 12
june 12
june 12
that's a month away!

mother's day faces

2009-05-10T15:14:00.001-07:00

happy mother's day!

4 at 4:40

2009-05-05T16:40:00.001-07:00

ok! here are the 4 linen dresses that i wanted to have in the mail today...looks like tomorrow, and thursday. these dresses are still in need of hand hemming, pressing, wrapping and carrying on foot to the post.

new material

2009-05-04T09:55:00.000-07:00

new material for the japanese style trousers. this is a beautiful mid-weight cotton. very soft, smooth feel. a cream ground with the thinnest stripes in taupe, and navy.
with a grey MAKIE shirt, HUMANOID sweater, and brown/cream stripe tshirt le bouton.

sunday morning easy

2009-05-03T11:25:00.000-07:00

woke up this morning to beautiful waltzes playing on the radio. so nice.
top image - three pocket pull, cashmere/wool, for k.
middle image - a little cashmere/wool sweater, and essential skirt (4t) for k.
below image - japanese style trousers in black herringbone cotton

color and texture

2009-05-02T10:39:00.001-07:00

top photo - a new style for girls, a cotton voile dress/shirt, raised woven dots, muted green, empire waist with gathered sleeves and skirt. worn with basic linen skirt, white
next - grey/cream dot two pleats top (4t) for k.
next - women's back pleat top, black linen for k.
next - tradition dress, black linen (4t) for k.
bottom - linen dress, mustard linen, for carol

ok!, must keep sewing, making jennifer, jenna, and trpub's dresses. goal is tuesday.
so much hand hemming...

updates

2009-05-01T09:50:00.000-07:00

still working on that last batch of linen dresses! they should be out by next week (!!!).
i lost a day and a half this week due to life events (just had to deal with time consuming errands, lots of waiting in lines, traffic, and offices)
d. has the camera, he is photographing a project he worked on (with luke). when they return, i'll photograph some more pieces that are going out.

ALSO, the mandala tunic dress... i think i will be posting it on ETSY instead of the catalog. the print is very strategic, and i think i have enough fabric for only one more (due to the way the pattern has to be cut, and lined up).

linen dress

2009-04-28T18:31:00.001-07:00

i love this blue. i hope p. likes it too.
and, i just finished with another mandala tunic dress (for r.) i'll take a picture of it tomorrow, and post it in the catalog, and here.

productivity

2009-04-25T15:33:00.001-07:00

we're back in the swing of things.
top two images, some children's pieces going out to k., an outdoor theatre jacket, a two pleats top, ticking trousers, white tradition dress, and ticking trousers.
these are all size 4T. cute!
bottom two images, linen dresses, grey, and dark brown. (leanne, and C.S.)

new space

2009-04-24T11:15:00.000-07:00

this is our new office space. it's the room where i've been taking all the clothing photos, so you can see how it has changed a bit!it's great to have the computer off the kitchen/dining table. the ceiling in this room is 16 ft with a large square sky light. a perfect light box for photos, it would also be a great painting studio...

summer weight broad shirt

2009-04-24T11:10:00.000-07:00

the summer weight broad shirt is now in the catalog. it's a very fine cotton, white, with a woven stripe.

re-entry

2009-04-21T10:02:00.000-07:00

frances was home from school yesterday. head cold, small fever. we had an excellent week together, and going back to school is kind of sad/happy. while we were away, d. put the bedroom together, and it's beautiful. it's filled with light, and the door going outside lets in a cool breeze, and view of very green vegetation. it was 98F here yesterday! i need to make those linen dresses...
it's great to be back.

RAFFLE WINNER!

2009-04-13T12:06:00.000-07:00

thank you everyone who entered! so many new people! don't be shy from now on...
congratulations to...
SARAH SS (sarah s. scott)
i LOVE this RAFFLE!
email me

last bit before vacation

2009-04-13T11:40:00.000-07:00

it's almost noon here in california. getting ready to draw the name!
here's a 2 tuck dress in brown, and styled with a weaver's smock (etsy) over.
i'm back on friday, and i'll be sewing saturday. the linen dresses will be in the post next week. until then!

2009-04-11T16:17:00.000-07:00

top image (and header), new broad shirt in summer weight cotton, brown and black
linen skirt (special order) and the great necklace via simply olive's etsy shop.
below image, japanese style pants, and charcoal trousers.

spring raffle time!

2009-04-11T13:04:00.000-07:00

this week has really flown by! i've managed to get about 1/2 done as of today. that might mean some late night sewing ahead. next week is 100% frances time.
so, as i was sewing this morning, i thought, it's time for another give-away. however, i can't think of a question! so i'm going to draw a name from a hat, simple. just comment on this post with your name, and if i draw your name you will have your choice of either the new linen sundress, or the linen 2 tuck dress. is that good? FUN!
i'll draw a name 4/13, noon PST.

mas ropas!

2009-04-10T14:17:00.000-07:00

a white shift
a black/natural linen shift
a grey linen shift, dusky lavender stripe shorts, grey linen trousers

all you really need

2009-04-10T12:37:00.000-07:00

in catalog

some outfits for the post, and a new sundress for the catalog

2009-04-08T14:11:00.001-07:00

top image, for jaime. floral top (custom order), and stripe shorts.
next image, for amy. ivory squares tee, and japanese trousers in grey linen.
below image, new for the catalog! a sundress in grey linen. i hope to offer it it in many fabrics, it's a really good shape. the skirt starts right at the hip bone, and is above the knee. on figure pictures later this week.

OPERATION: sew

2009-04-07T10:19:00.000-07:00

we just waved bon voyage to frances, and papa. they are on their way to san francisco (via yosemite) for the first half of spring vacation.
it's 10:15 am tuesday. from now until 10:15 monday, it will be sewing marathon. i will be caught up before i take frances on our week's vacation. still planning! i will post some new pieces in the catalog, and etsy.
ready, set, sew.

warmer weather everywhere

2009-04-04T11:17:00.000-07:00

top image, a back pleat shirt made in white cotton with a woven stripe. (difficult to see the stripe). and, a new style of pants. a bit wide legged, and cropped, tapering in at the ankle. inverted pleats at the front and back, and tucks at the ankle. grey linen.
next images, a vintage linen print with a vibrant medallion/mandala design. cut like the "linen dress" with short sleeves. hand hemmed, and french seams. and, a pair of pants in the japanese style made in grey linen.

linen swatches

2009-04-01T10:49:00.000-07:00

here are some swatches for the linen dress.
the colors are, blue, grey, brown, mustard, natural, black, white

Linen Dress

2009-03-31T13:21:00.000-07:00

I have posted a batch of the linen dresses on Etsy.
This will be the last ETSY post of this dress.
After, it will go into the catalog (and, it will be a bit pricier).

back pleat top in grey

2009-03-28T14:47:00.001-07:00

this is a size M.

found

2009-03-23T17:20:00.000-07:00

i tried to organize my notebooks this weekend. i went through sketch books and found these lines. some things came to materialize, and some have not. i hope they will. and, someday, there will be a switch plate cover. life in progress.
we went out for a beautiful hike on the santa ynez trail, watched movies, and drew pictures of birds.

i wish i was this guy

2009-03-19T18:28:00.000-07:00

mr. kamajii (spirited away). i could have a set of arms for cutting, sewing, wrapping and sending. it would be so efficient! mailing 14 packages tomorrow...

go with the flow

2009-03-18T10:15:00.000-07:00

yes, go with the flow, frances's new year's resolution (as illustrated by no arguing).
when was she ever against it? funny girl.
and, that plywood. what do you see/think?

Dark Brown Linen Dress

2009-03-16T13:25:00.001-07:00

linen dress going to Lisa. she's also getting a pair of the indigo trousers, and the two colors are beautiful together (like a rothko).

brown, yellow, grey, white, black

2009-03-15T13:58:00.000-07:00

i hope to be making some pieces out of this group of material. this was the color story for summer, but there doesn't seem to be enough of these colors at the fabric shop to make a collection. so, i went through bins of material that i have, and i can make one-offs from this. i like these colors together as a foundation with another color thrown in, a blue or an odd green. we'll see what happens.