a monkey among us

I had to save the "lil monkey" for my little monkey!

Happy New Year!

I was trying to figure out fun little gifts to give all of Nate's little cousins and my friends' babies for Christmas.  Due to my limited income, I came up with these "lil minors."  I made them out of the cashmere and merino wool sweater scraps from the leggings and vest linings.  My favorites are the bunnies with the vintage fur scrap pom-pom tails.  I also stuffed them with the sweater scraps and the organic jersey/rib scraps from the tees and tunics -- talk about recycling!  I used up all my scrap materials!  There is something about creating these "lil minors" that is very theraputic for me.

Eden, from Secession, saw them and wants them in her store now.  I better get cranking......

mariposa

{flutter tunic in heather grey organic jersey with metallic stitch neckline detail} 

minor fw08 collection

cozy and soft

Here is the legging assortment for the Secession party this Friday.  We have recycled & reconditioned cashmere, cashmere blend, merino wool and a herringbone cotton knit.  I love all the yummy textures paired with the subtle colors.  I hope you will like them too!

mini debut at Secession this Friday 12.12.2008

FREE handmade gift for the first 10 people to purchase from the minor fw08 collection at Secession Art and Design.  Hope to see everyone there! xoxo

wearing all hats

I'm really a slacker when it comes to this blogging!  But, hey, I have been working HARD!  The past week, I've been perfecting the patterns, sewing samples, and paying my kids quarters and gummies to try things on (my son's a size 4, I don't tell him it's girl's clothes -- the leggings and tops look great on him!).  The organic cotton jersey and rib that was rushed from NearSeas Naturals are amazingly soft! They are going to be used for the tees and tunics.  I forgot that there's so much prep work when you are marking and cutting -- I had to lay out the fabrics to let them recover and rest, get creative with the fabric consumption when I laid out the graded patterns, cut-organize-bundle all the pieces for the sewers. Whew! I have to say that I'm pretty proud that I can get a concept going and 6 piece mini collection produced in a month.  Minor is still in its infancy stage at this point.  This past month was the easy stuff.  It isn't even touching on all the work that need to be done for the next step!

There will be sort of a preview and shop of minor's fw08 collection at Secession Art and Design, next week, Dec 12.  It would be great to see everybody and get feedback.  I'm working on a little gift with purchase incentive : ) Invite and details to follow.....

more from fw08 lookbook

{recycled vintage faux fur gilet, perfect T in organic 1x1 rib, reconditioned cashmere leggings}

images from fw08 lookbook

{flutter sleeve tunic in soft organic jersey}

back to basics

Here I am, dusting off my rulers, scissors, and manila....this brings back memories of fashion school and back to my roots starting off as a pattern/tech designer at Esprit.  It's all coming back to me now.....I'm not too rusty at all!  The Virgo in me loves the precise art of the drafting, cutting, sewing samples and problem solving.  I am so happy that I rediscovered this lost art!

{recycled vintage faux fur gilet lined in cashmere sweater knit from fw08 collection}

(yes, I know it's late to launch fw08.....but, I think it's going to be a long, cold winter.  who wouldn't want to cozy their kids up in a warm furry vest and cashmere leggings?  All sustainable, each one special and unique, and made with love & pride here in the bay area.)

my new baby

Here is the beginning of my new collection for girls, the birth of ..... minor!  This is also the birth of my blog "minor details."  This is to chronicle of my new adventure of starting a business.  I hope this will bring inspiration, creativity, and learnings to those who love children art & fashion.

{the perfect T in soft organic rib with center back french seam detail and reconditioned cashmere leggings from fw08 collection}