It’s a double preview day – both the German and Russian websites have posted the early preview photos for the March 2014 Burda magazine and the 2014 Spring/Summer Burda Plus magazine. Right now I am feeling like Burda is going a bit overboard with the dust ruffle sleeves, but overall there are quite a few … More Newsflash: March Burda and Spring/Summer Burda Plus Previews Posted
I have been a bit of a bad blogger. Well, lazy at least. A few weekends ago Elizabeth of SEWN suggested a bit of a blogger meet up in the LA garment district. I thought it would be fun to go before I have to start running around looking for skating costume materials (oh man you … More Blogger Meet Up and Lofty Fabrics
Although Simplicity was quite slow in posting their own spring collection, they managed to get the new Burda envelope patterns up before I could find them on the German website! These releases are always have a wide range of pattern types – from fancy gowns to swimsuits. It always seems to be a mixed bag … More Newsflash: Burda Spring/Summer 2014 Patterns Announced
Although these patterns have been out in stores for a few weeks (I even already bought some at a Joann’s sale), the Simplicity website has finally put up their new spring patterns. Although I thought most of these patterns were rather basic, a surprising number already found their way home with me, so I guess … More Newsflash: Spring Simplicity Patterns Announced
Normally I don’t set out reading goals like I do for sewing and skating. Reading has always been fun, and I never want to make it feel like a task. Last year, however, my friend took me to a Geek & Sundry panel at WonderCon (a comics/general nerdiness convention), wherein I found The Sword & … More Book Review: The Einstein Intersection
The latest patterns from Butterick have been announced. I have to say that the Retro and designer patterns are fairly interesting this time around – I am swooning over a few of the Retro looks, for sure – but the rest of the designs are pretty boring. Let’s take a peak: First, the fun Butterick … More Newsflash: New Butterick Spring Patterns Announced
Burda Style Russia has posted the full preview of the February issue. Based on first impressions I wasn’t overly excited for this issue. Now that the full preview is here, I have to say my opinion has totally changed. I mean, yes, there are a lot of potato sack (and I mean literal burlap potato … More Newsflash: February Burda Preview Posted
My Image Magazine has announced their Spring/Summer issue for 2014. I looked at the line drawings first and told myself I didn’t need to buy this issue because I already have a lot of similar pattern. Then I looked at the garment photos and totally changed my mind. Let’s take a look: The Spring issue! … More Newsflash: My Image Spring/Summer 2014 Announced
I had originally planned to wear my new peplum cardigan for the holiday festivities, but an unexpected fabric purchase, coupled with an unexpected heat spell, inspired me to whip up a little last-minute something to wear for Christmas day. BS-12-2013-119A And when I say last-minute, I mean last-minute. Â I had traced and cut out the … More Pattern Review: BS-12-2013-119A
Keeping warm at skating practice during the winter months is all about layering. Â I don’t see much point in making practice dresses that I can’t wear year-round, and having the option of taking off a long sleeve shirt is nice during days where the rink is warmer than anticipated. Â The thing is I am very … More Pattern Review: Burda 6990
Doctor T Designs 