Recently my dad took a business trip to Malta & Gozo, islands off the coast of Italy in the Mediterranean. Malta & Gozo are well-known for their traditional bobbin lace called “bizzilla.” So when my dad first told me he was traveling to Malta, I immediately requested that he return home with Maltese lace and video footage of the Maltese lacemakers in the streets! Many years ago, I remember an older...
Gifts: Floral Silk Scarf and Block M Genuine Leather Purses
One of my favorite scarves is acrylic. However if I wear it for too long, it makes me sweat and agitates my skin. So when I was out shopping for gifts (in particular scarfs), I searched for ones made of natural fabrics, but they were difficult to find. It’s a shame because there were some scarfs with beautiful design! So instead, I bought some silk and made the scarfs myself! I...
Silk Skirt Designed by Jo No Fui for Burda & Silk Top
I wanted to make something special to wear to my friend’s rehearsal dinner. Instead of traveling elsewhere for fine fabric(s) and spending money, I tried to find a fabric to use from my fabric stash. After searching for something simple and classic, I found some beige silks I bought from Mood Fabrics in NYC last year. I originally intended to use the beige silk for a gown. But after using...
October Projects ~Marusya
September was just as busy as August! However, I spent the majority of my creative time doing alterations, sewing handbags, pattern making, and working on large projects. Here is a list of some of the projects coming up in October! I’ll likely share more details and pictures of the projects in future posts. Some of these projects are for weddings and I don’t want to give away too much ahead...
The Housecoat for the New Modern Housewife By Marusya
Did I mention that during the wedding prep & August sewing madness- I was sewing a housecoat for my sister?! When Kate and I went fabric shopping for her bridal gown, we found this fabric in the clearance section!We both fell in love with it! The floral striped fabric design looked SOOO much like our pillow cases growing up! Weeks prior to her wedding, Kate had a bridal shower. So instead...
Shop Anagrassia Handbags at BRIKA! And Taking Good Product Photos ~Marusya
At the start of summer, I found out I would be a featured artisan on BRIKA! I was so excited, but little did I know how crazy my summer would turn out to be! In addition to my sister’s wedding preparation, I’ve been preparing for my Brika launch! BRIKA will first feature some of my clutches and a canvas tote bag. The tote bag is made of a colorful kilim style...