Another happy customer

Miss D in her "eva mei & me" dress

Miss D looks like an entrant in the Miss Universe Competition, she has the pose just right, and how beautiful she is in her eva mei & me creation. I remember, earlier this year, when I was showing her Mummy a few of the the latest creations I had made (this was before I had my Madeit shop), Miss D tried this dress on just so I could see how it looked. She would NOT take it off so her poor Mum ended up buying it for her. (that's a good way to get a sale hey !) The skirt is a vintage floral cotton from my collection and the shirred bodice is broderie anglaise. I have added a couple of my trademark doilies to finish it off.

Thanks so much to Mrs L & Miss D for sharing your photo with everyone.

Cute photo from another eva mei & me customer

This picture has been sent in by J's mum. It is such a lovely photo of her gorgeous daughter on a beautiful beach with a stunning blue sky and wearing one of my dresses and head scarf (J is also one of my junior models in case you recognise her). Thanks for sharing, keep the pics coming PLEASE !!!!! I'm loving it

GIVEAWAY EXTENDED TO 10TH OCTOBER

For those of you who have not gotten around to leaving a comment to enter my giveaway, now is the time to do it. I have however extended the closing date to the 10th of October due to my broken foot, as it will be at least another week or so before I can start to try and sew.

THE PRIZE :

A skirt made from my new fabrics from Asia - in the size of your choice, size 1 - 8 only available.

Here is how you can enter

For existing followers:

Leave a comment about your favourite blog of the moment

Refer a friend to become a follower (make sure to let me know you sent them) Post about my blog in your blog (let me know so I can have a look)

For new readers:

Leave a comment about your favourite blog of the moment

Join as a follower

Post about my blog in your blog (let me know so I can have a look)

Refer a friend to become a follower (make sure to let me know you sent them)

Good luck

Break a Leg !!!

Well almost, I have actually only broken a bone in my foot, and possibly torn the ligament. The sad news for me is I cannot sew, I cannot drive and I cannot do any exercise. How long for - who knows, maybe 6 weeks maybe more. This will undoubtedly slow down my sewing, however I am hoping to be able to at least start cutting out lots of things to get ready for sewing. So my little shop will not be filling up as soon as I had anticipated, having already lost a lot of time with the school holidays and now this injury. I guess though it means I do have an excuse to sit at my computer and read everyones blogs - so it's not ALL bad.

More pictures from my lovely customers

V. from Perth has kindly sent me some gorgeous pictures of her girls in my gear. It's so nice to see my clothing being worn by someone other than my models in the shop.

How cute is this one !

A bit of vintage fabric here

And a headband to match !

Thanks so much for sharing.

Like Mother Like Daughter

Lucy Me From the moment Lucy was born I thought she looked like me. Some people see the resemblance, some people don't. I always told my Mum that I thought I looked Chinese in some of my photos, little did I know then that I was going to marry a Chinese man and have half Chinese babies. My children are now almost six yeas old, and that is the age from where I start to have quite a lot of memories from my own childhood, It is so incredible that lots of memories of mine that were all but lost are now coming back just because I am a parent. It's like de jevu (is that how you spell it) or watching little videos of myself being replayed back to me all these years later. I am thankful to say that my daughters tantrums have ended - I think probably a lot earlier in age than what mine did (sorry Mum) I think I was actually quite scared as I remember what I did to my Mum. Lucy thank goodness has left the tantrums behind however it is now the teenage years that are freaking me out - yes I have memories of those too and I shall not go there !!!!!!!

Another Giveaway - Fat Quarters from Me? A Mom ?

Cara from Me? A Mom? is giving away these gorgeous fat quarters. It's so simple to enter, just follow the link. This is a fantastic giveaway happening until October 5th. Go take a look and leave a comment. You could win, oh - no you can't, cos I am. Just Joking (no I'm not!)

Tea Time !!

My little collection is slowly growing, I have been gradually purchasing a piece here and there and this week my trip to Brisbane resulted in a little sugar bowl to go with my tea cup trios and pretty plates. Now all I need to do is have a tea party. Any takers ????

VINTAGE FABRIC FINDS !!!!!!!!

I can't help myself, when I see vintage fabrics like these I just have to buy !!!! I got quite a lot of new pieces for my collection, plus a vintage wooden ribbon reel from France - it's just so cute.

I can't wait to get sewing with these.

Megan in her Eva Mei & Me Skirt

Thanks to Megan for allowing me to share this photo with you all of her wearing her very own Eva Mei & Me Skirt. It is a first, as I have never made a skirt before for an adult. I was so worried about how it would look. I have to say though that I think I worried for nothing as Megan looks absolutely gorgeous, and it makes me want to make more for the shop now. I just hope that the tops and other skirt she has ordered turns out nicely also. I have been away since last Friday and I experienced some awful wihdrawls from my sewing room. So because of that I just had to go out and purchase some fantastic vintage fabrics from a very groovy shop in Paddington, Brisbane called Retro Metro. I have taken some photos of them and will post hopefully later tonight, along with my recent op shop purchases of some antique teacups and plates etc (my new addiction). Stay tuned, there will be more posts coming.

Leave a comment and Win a Prize !

OK - to be eligible to win a girls skirt in your choice of fabric and size in my latest giveaway this is what you need to do : FOR EXISTING FOLLOWERS: Simply leave me a comment, telling me what is your favourite crafty blog at the moment. Also Refer a friend to my shop/blog and get them to sign on as a follower, you will get two entries to my giveaway. (you will need to let me know who you have referred) Also If you have your own blog, make a mention of my giveaway or link to my site and you will receive three entries to my giveaway. (you will need to email me the link so I can check out your blog) karynkong01@optusnet.com.au FOR NEWCOMERS If you are not a follower of my blog already, signing in to become a follower of my blog will automatically give you one entry. If you want to earn another entry, leave a comment telling me about your favourite crafty blog. This will give you two entries. You need to register your comments by Sunday 3rd October to be eligible. I will post the winners name on Monday 4th October. International people are free to enter as I will post overseas also Goodluck.

EVA MEI & ME GIVEAWAY - GOES INTERNATIONAL

I AM HAVING ANOTHER GIVEAWAY WHICH STARTS TODAY AND WILL BE DRAWN ON THE FIRST MONDAY THAT THE KIDS GO BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER THE HOLIDAYS (no idea what the date will be - sorry) THE PRIZE WILL BE A SKIRT USING MY NEW JAPANESE COTTON FABRICS WHICH ARE BEAUTIFUL FOR SPRING AND SUMMER THIS YEAR. THE LUCKY WINNER WILL BE ABLE TO CHOOSE WHAT SIZE THEY WOULD LIKE (I.E. 12 mths - 8 yrs) AND WHICH FABRIC - I will post some pictures next week of the fabric choice available. SO, IF YOU HAVE ANY FRIENDS THAT YOU THINK WOULD LIKE WHAT I DO - THEN TELL THEM ALL ABOUT EVA MEI & ME AND TELL THEM TO GET READY TO JOIN AS A FOLLOWER AND LEAVE ME A COMMENT. THIS WILL PUT THEM IN THE RUNNING TO WIN BUT WILL ALSO GIVE YOU MORE CHANCES TO WIN ALSO. I WILL POST MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN EARN ENTRIES IN THE NEXT WEEK OR SO. SO COME ON ANYONE WHO IS READING MY BLOG BUT HAS NOT JOINED AS A FOLLOWER YET, NOW IS THE TIME !!!!!!!!!!!! THIS GIVEAWAY IS OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE ALSO, I HAVE PEOPLE FROM THE USA AND EUROPE READING MY BLOG AND I WILL POST INTERNATIONALLY FOR THIS.

LOOKOUT SUPERMODELS

Lucy was looking gorgeous today for our photoshoot.

She might just be the next supermodel - but then I am biased :>

She was joined by our new little junior model Rose who did a fabulous job

And thanks to J for her continuing love of the fashion world and all things pink. You rock !!!!!!

Checkout my store for the new stock uploaded today and there will be photos of all the new headbands uploaded in the next day or so.

Next Photo Shoot scheduled for Saturday

Well it's high time I got together with my friend and her camera and her daughter for another eva mei & me fashion shoot. It is scheduled for Saturday morning, and yes it will be rushed as my friend has to get home in time to entertain some guests coming for lunch.

I borrow my friend every so often to get some lovely shots for the shop, she loans me her daughter as a model AND she takes the shots with her trusty SLR. This time she is bringing a friends daughter as well who is only 18 months or so old and can model some of the smaller sizes for me. I have been lacking a live model for the younger age group so hopefully this will work well. I repay my friend by giving her clothing. This seems to work well.

I haven't had as much sewing time for the shop lately as I would have liked but have managed to get a couple of skirts together yesterday and hope to do some more tonight and tomorrow. So after the photo shoot on Saturday there should be some new listings in the shop. I have been busy working on a custom order for a ladies skirt (eek, I don't do ladies stuff !) and I have 3 owls to do for my said photographer friend.

Speaking of photos, where are all the photos of the clothes I have sold to you all over the last few months. I am checking my emails regularly but alas none have arrived yet (COME ON !!).

Anyway, I need to cook dinner, so I am signing off for now.

Happy sewing :)

Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival 6 - 11 September 2010

I couldn't believe my eyes a few weeks ago when reading the Weekender Magazine. There was a feature on the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival and in particular there was a dress designed by Richard De Chazal. I kept looking at the fabric thinking I had seen it somewhere before. Then the penny dropped. I had some of that fabric in my stash. Oh my god - I ran to my sewing room and pulled out a piece of the very same material that this dress pictured is made from. The price of the dress in the article was listed as POA - obviously expensive. I got my piece of this fabric from an opshop in country Victoria. Now I am dying to know if it is indeed Richard De Chazals offcuts (LOL). Don't suppose I'll ever find out. You just never know what you are going to come across, and sometimes you don't know you have actually come across something, until something like this happens - wow ! The fabric actually looked to me like it was a leftover scrap from a sarong or something similar, now I guess I will just have to make myself something special from it.

Olga & Olivia

The first person to show me where some of my creations are now living is Megan. This is a picture of Olga & Olivia on her bed. Megan bought an owl from my shop for a friends new baby a while back, but she decided she liked the owl so much she asked me if I could make her two more. This is where they ended up. Thanks Megan, I really get a kick out seeing where my stuff ends up.

Post your eva mei & me pics on my blog

I would love to see some photos of your kids wearing my clothes. It would give me a real buzz. For those of you who have purchased an eva mei & me garment - I would love you to email me a picture of your little princess or prince (yes I have made one or two boys things) wearing it. You do not need to show their face if you prefer not to, it could be covered with a big hat, an umbrella, they can be facing away from the camera, or maybe a silk fan or a mask would do the job. All you have to do is email your picture to karynkong01@optusnet.com.au (after my name it is a ZERO and a ONE, not the letter O) - and I will post them as they come in. If it's one of my owls or a cushion you could take a picture of where it now lives, I would love to see them too. I have just received my first photo today from a follower - and this is what gave me the idea. She had bought two owls as a custom order and they are now living on her bed. It was so thoughtful of her to send this photo and it made my day. I would love to see as many pics as possible so come on, get out the cameras and email me.

Sakura - means Cherry Blossom

I have been sewing with lots of lovely Japanese cottons that I purchased recently in Kuala Lumpur. Something else from Japan that I adore is the Sakura, or Cherry Blossom. I simply love Cherry Blossom. In fact, I love any kind of blossom. I want to go to Japan and experience what it is like to walk down a street like this one in the picture. Or to sit on that lonely looking park bench and just absorb the sight and sweetness of the Cherry Blossom. Have you ever seen anything more beautiful. Sakura. Maybe one day.........

My Little China Doll

I had to bribe Lucy today to let me take photos of her for my shop.

The Pararasols from Singapore helped a bit as they made it fun. I also told her that if she wore the three new skirts for me for some pics then the very next skirt I made would be for her. Her face lit up.

She is always asking "Mum - is this for me or the shop" when she sees me making something. She never makes a big deal of it but I do think she is overdue for something new from eva mei & me.

She did a fine job today, it's just a shame my camera is not working and my new phone which is meant to have a great camera in it is about to be sent back to the technicians for the second time - aaarrrrgghhhhhh!

Biscuit & Poppet

How cute is this stuff from Biscuit & Poppet. Designed by the talented Tina Givens, her fabrics and her models are just too beautiful for words.

Pop over to her website and have a look at the slideshow at this address : http://biscuitandpoppet.com/Home_Page.php

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED

Giveaway Prize

I did my first giveaway recently and Helena was the winner. I initially offered the prize of a scarf. Then I decided to make it a "winners choice" of anything in the shop. So Helena has made her choice and this is what will be coming her way. I hope you enjoy the dress Helena, congratulations. Keep checking in on my blog as I will be doing another giveaway in the near future. The prize will be something made from my new stash of Japanese cottons from my recent trip to Asia. STAY TUNED TO BE A WINNER !!!!!

New Dress from Japanese Cottons

I think this dress looks like it belongs in Cuddly Kids, which is one of my favourite kids boutiques. I am sure if it was in their shop it would be for sale for about $60 or more like most of the Tea Princess garments are http://teaprincess.com.au It is available in my Madeit shop for just $35. I will be listing matching pants and possibly a headband very soon. I love it love it love it.

Welcome My One Brown Mouse

MyOneBrownMouse on madeit Welcome Kerry from MY ONE BROWN MOUSE - Kerry is another shop owner from Madeit.com.au. She is famous for her "Livvies Kinder Dress", you should pop over and check it out. Kerry joins Vanessa from The Clip Cafe, who is also a Madeit shop owner.

Japanese cotton pants for little Japanese girl

These pants are my first creation using two of my new fabrics purchased from Malaysia. A beautiful soft eggshell blue cotton which features a lovely floral pattern in a mixture of greens, pinks, mauves and creamy white. The waistband, cuffs and back pocket feature a fabric from the same story but in a khaki type green with similar flower pattern - they contrast beautifully. They were going to be for my Madeit shop, however my neighbour has her beautiful little neice from Japan staying with her at the moment. She is about to turn two and Ming Lee thought these little pants would make a great gift. So I finished them off and they will be wrapped and presented to Youie (not sure how to spell her name sorry). I thought that was so appropriate that my first garment made from Japanese cotton be worn by a Japanese girl. She is a beautiful little thing and I wish I could have her here permanently for a little model. I am hoping to post photos of Youie wearing her pants in another week or so so keep watching this space.

Asian Fling

I have been wanting to share some photos of our recent trip to Malaysia / Singapore. It takes time to go through the photos so I will do it in stages. One of the highlights on this trip was shopping at Kamdar - a textiles store in Mid Valley Mall in Kuala Lumpur. I managed to get myself lots of nice Japanese cotton fabrics for my eva mei & me shop. Can't wait to get sewing but I still have unpacking to do and also I need to pre-wash all the fabrics before I can get started. I took this photo in Chinatown, Singapore. Chinatown is full of places to eat and some lovely old buildings that are so brightly painted as well as a museum that has reproduced the cramped living conditions experienced by a lot of the Chinese that lived and worked in their shops. Another street scene in Chinatown, I love this type of architecture. This is a shot of the back of the Hotel Capella on Sentosa Island, Singapore. I borrowed this photo from the internet as my camera was playing up and we were here at night so it was difficult to get a good shot. My husbands cousin took us here for an amazing dinner. I will add more about the meal on my next blog This is one of the famous black and white British Colonial style houses in Ipoh, Malaysia - my husbands home town. It has been converted into a restaurant/guest house type establishment called "Indulgence" and according to my mother-in-law (who WAS lucky enough to eat here - TWICE !!!) it sounds exactly just that, one huge INDULGENCE of amazing food, with most of the ingredients flown in from around the world. I was not fortunate enough to eat here however we did drive past and I must say I wanted to bring the house back to Australia for my very own. Sadly it was not a very good photo opportunity as we were travelling in convoy on our way to an 80th birthday dinner for dear Aunt Lillian. So I borrowed this photo off the net as the British Colonial buildings in Malaysia and Singapore are a favourite of mine.

Quick Pics of fabrics

Firstly welcome Lareina - thanks for joining in on my blog. Oliver and Lucy are still talking about our trip and dearly wanted to bring you and Benny home to Australia to keep. So sorry girls that this took so long - camera decided to fail half way through our trip so I have had to resort to using my new phone camera. Took me three hours today to try and work out how to do it. Hence, here are some very rushed pictures of my recent purchases in Asia. Some lovely Japanese floral cottons were there for the picking, so I have 55 metres in total. Struggling to get to the sewing room with so much washing and catching up on other stuff to do. Will post more pics and stories of our holiday as soon as I can.