I’ve never been one of those walking through the airport with a pillow around my neck kind of people but during my last big trip, I saw this pillow at Muji and decided that I needed one. And, of course, I had to sew it myself with one big change. Instead of the plastic microbeads that are used in the Muji pillow, I filled my pillow with buckwheat hulls. Buckwheat hulls are the outer shell of the buckwheat seed. They are very lightweight and, of course, more eco-friendly than plastic beads.
As any proper sewist does before a big trip, I’ve been sewing up a storm. I’m leaving for in Japan in just a few days and excited is an understatement. This will be my first trip to Japan (and Asia!) and I’ll be reuniting with two dear friends. My packing list has been in the works for months and one of the most important components is the travel outfit. The flight is loooooong and comfort is important to me so everything I wear has got to have some stretch in it. But, I also don’t want to wear a sweatsuit so the knit dress is my travel garment of choice.
Today I have another project from my #2017MakeNine list. I’m three down with six to go and seeing as it’s only mid-march I feel like a total sewing boss. There is something immensely satisfying about checking things off a list. Today’s project is the Ebony Woven Pant by StyleArc. I spotted this pattern sometime last year and fell in love with the asymmetrical pleated front. Lightweight woven pants are a great alternative to jeans, especially in the warmer months. I like that they'll keep me warm in an air conditioned building but not be too hot in the sun. Plus, I appreciate that little extra sun protection that pants provide.
