Non-Holiday Holiday Batik Maya Top

It's been a while since I've sewed anything from one of my favorite patterns, Marilla Walker's Maya!

Polka Dot Roberts Dungarees

Sorry for the long blogging break! I've been away from my machine for a little while now, traveling around to Cambodia and Vietnam with my mom. But we did sneak a bit of sewing in in between travels!

Roberts Collection Jumpsuit

Hey-o! Who's got jumpsuit fever?*

Thai Silk Roberts Collection Blouse

Whoop! First sewing project of the new year!

Phakhaoma Buttonfront Maya

Several months ago I bought a stack of traditional Thai handwoven plaid fabric at Chatuchak market from Nuala-Or. The fabric, a lightweight, loosely woven cotton fabric called "phakhaoma," came pre-cut in this narrow (32"), double-border piece. You can read more about traditional uses for phakhaoma here and check out some Thai artisans trying to revive the fabric with modern options.

Batik Ilsley Skirt

I've been so enamored with my Maya tops, when Marilla Walker offered up her Ilsley Skirt pattern, I pounced on it. Such a cute basic skirt, plus, it's free!

More Maya

Maya in all the fabrics!!

Batik Maya

After a couple of wadders (a Victory Patterns Roxanne made from nightmarishly slippery and shreddy fabric turned out too tight across the shoulders, a Workroom Social Tate top had irredeemably low armholes), I needed a refreshing, simple make. Bonus points for being able to use stash fabric.