Hisako Sato's Drape Drape pattern book. I think it is beautiful, but I haven't made many patterns from it and don't have much of a desire to so I think I will pass on buying the second volume. Click 'Read more' to see the rest of the gorgeous patterns.

I was been clearing out my stash and finishing unfinished projects a few weeks ago, and finally posted a few on Burdastyle. Although my sewing has slowed down quite a bit, I am not officially on a hiatus- yet =)

Doesn't this fabric look like ceramic tiles??! I love it, I am planning a summery little number. Something that will go perfectly with my Indiana Jones hat.

She Has A Mannish Style Japanese  pattern book is my all time favorite. Not only does it have more complicated pieces, like blazers and fully detailed slacks; it has the major dose of meswear that I love! Check out some of my projects to see what I have made from this book already, and click 'Read More' to see all the books' contents.

ps, I am totally in love with the model too. Isn't she just wonderful!!

This is an old project of mine, inspired by an anthropologie top. I really miss Peru because I had so much free time to experiment and a create the wildest things! Not to mention materials are ridiculously cheap. A crafters dream combo. Check out the full garment here.

No. 12 loose drape tank top from Hisako Sato's Drape Drape Pattern book

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Sasahara Noriko's Nonchalant Feminine Clothes pattern books is one of my favorites lately. I have already made, or am in the process of making patterns C, I, J, L, M and Q! Click 'Read More' to see all the patterns the book comes with!

I love JCrew, I get massive amounts of sewing inspiration from them. This season I am really looking forward to recreating the following looks!

tweed blazer, collarless coat, wool slacks, light trench, neutral cap, pullover coat

I love haveing and making jackets, so I have a few lined up!

and the red leather bag and burnt orange flats make me swoon, I am on the hunt.

check out their 21 other looks from Fall 2011 rtw

this is my birthday dress form a few years back, a maxi infinity dress. A little red white and blue for the holiday

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the siren's keep reversible black and natural linen, gold rope trimmed, cropped vest.

this is a tunic i made in february of last year while in Peru, and i want another. 

*if only i could find a fabric like this again*