i have a very special girlfriend. her enthusiasm and positive energy inspires me! despite the distance, i know that she's got my back.
one my favorite quality in her is the "can do" attitude. given that both of us are very well-taken care of by our mums since young (read: spoilt and useless in the kitchen), we were both very clueless when we first moved to usa. we were craving for real asian food ALL the time!! but each time i say "man! i miss kimchi fried rice!" or "you know? over new year, we eat dumplings back home.." she would always come back with "oh! that's easy! i'll make it for you zhingy!" with such confidence. and then she'd do a quick google search and come back with some kick-ass plan and guess what? it always worked out fine.
now, isn't that awesome? we laugh about that all the time but truth is, when i first started living on my own, its really that attitude that helped me a whole lot and now i use it in all aspects of my daily life. clip my dogs' nails? youtube. make quilts? online tutorials. if there is a will, there is always a way.
so, we were shopping in shinjuku recently and saw some really cute and SUUUPPPER pricey aprons (hello, japan!). so i bit the bullet and said "judy, i'll make you one!" colour requested, black. something girly, fun and in half-apron style. armed with all that information, i hit fabric street in nippori and picked this "black-ish", grey with silver polka dotted fabric and came up with this! excuse the awkward photography.
a little half apron with scallops!!
with a little felt pocket for knick-knacks..
the stitches ain't perfect and i would have done it with a black trimming instead for contrast. but im generally happy! after so many years, i finally get to return the favour for such awesome meals and her kick-ass friendship. (babe, i've got your back too!)
happy thursday, folks! :)
Thursday, January 13, 2011
to korea with love..
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Do you have the machine that neatens the ends?
ReplyDeleteIt's really pretty!!! :)
ReplyDeleteits beautiful dear! can i oreder one from u? xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat's really well made babe! Consider my suggestion? ;) I love the pocket detail!
ReplyDeleteI still think the online store idea will work very well for you.
ReplyDeletethat, actually looks good as a skirt!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, set up an online store!
ReplyDeleteit's so pretty i'd order one from you if i cld! :D
ReplyDeleteits so pretty!! ur friend is as awesome as you!!
ReplyDeletethats so sweet!! :) thanks babe, am very flattered!!
ReplyDeleteif i do start a store, i'll definitely let you know!
awww thanks babe! :) i'll pass on the msg to her! :)
ReplyDeletehahah!! i didn't take the unflattering part where the entire bum area is exposed! :)
ReplyDeleteaprons are great like that. one size fits all bums! :)
funny you mentioned! i am thinking about it quite a bit these days!
ReplyDeletewill do a little market research and work out pricing and shipping! :) meanwhile, just fun to do something creative each day!
definitely starting to give it serious thoughts after hearing from you! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for planting that idea in my head!
haha! thanks babe...
ReplyDeleteup close its a little wonky. but im trying to improve my stitches.
will most likely give it a go!! :) and brainstorm a brand concept, store name, etc.
thanks hon! :)
ReplyDeleteit worked out better than i planned... i was inspired but a pretty one i got from anthropologie (that totally broke the bank!!)
awww that too sweet of you stef!! :) i'm actually thinking if there would be business if i sold some of my crafts online..
ReplyDeletehahah maybe i should design a couples one for you and dwin cos you cook together! :)
NOPE!! i wish! i just got the cheapest machine of the lot here.
ReplyDeletei made it double sided so i could conceal the hem. im sure there is like a nice word for it. but obviously need to work on my craft vocabulary!
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start a store! you'll break my bank! :PP
ReplyDeletehee darling so sweet of u :)
ReplyDeletebut no need couples one, i really just like the one u have here in the picture. i am serious about the purchase, let me know when u decide to sell. muack, xoxo
wowww! that will be so pretty as a skirt!
ReplyDeletesell sell sell :)
ReplyDeleteI like the scallop hem very much!
ReplyDeletehahah! thanks babe! :)
ReplyDeletewill take the hint!
okie babe!
ReplyDeletethanks heaps! if i were to get down to it, do you have a preference in colour? i can keep a look out!
xx
my sewing skills are not up to standard for skirts yet!!
ReplyDeletemaybe one day soon!
xx
that is so so so pretty! wished i had yr creativity zhingy.
ReplyDeletehahah thanks babe! :) hopefully it will happen soon!
ReplyDeletexx
thanks honey! means so much to come from you!
ReplyDeleteinspired to sew yet?? :) if only we were in the same place we can have a sewing bee gathering! teehee.. so auntie but i totally get excited by such things!
berlitz doesn't pay enough, an online store would be rad! :)
ReplyDeletemiss tan
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hahah! :) berlitz is a good reason to leave home and explore the world! but yes, online store.. working on some basic ideas!
ReplyDeletehopefully that would be a fun way to spend my time in japan!
girl, set up an etsy store!
ReplyDeletehaha still mulling over that...
ReplyDeleteyou should too! you're in the land of craft and inexpensive shipping!!!