The Vogue Spring collection is here! I’m actually finding quite a few patterns that have interesting seam details and really flattering shapes. There are also a lot of simple basics with nice details, so, a lot of great pieces that could be very practical for use in a wardrobe. Love the seam details on the … More Newsflash: New Vogue Patterns Announced
The German Burda website has the catalog preview for the Spring/Summer envelope patterns up on their website. You can look at the full catalog, starting with the newest patterns here. Overall I have to say there are some cute patterns, but also a lot of rather generic basics. Basics are good for wardrobe purposes, but … More Newsflash: Burda Spring/Summer Catalog Patterns Announced
The full February preview of BurdaStyle Magazine is up at the Russian website. You can also see a video sneak peak on the German site. Based on the early images, I wasn’t too excited for this edition, but I was hoping that line drawings and garment photos would convince me otherwise. I have to admit, there … More Newflash: February Burda Preview Posted
These are really more what I would consider to be hand-made crafts, rather than actual sewing, though I did use my sewing machine a bit. I also used Heat-n-Bond fusible web, and the internet to find images to use as the patterns. Oh, and fleece. Lots and lots of fleece. Rainbow stack of fleece! Green … More Holiday Gift "Sewing"
I don’t know how I missed it, but the latest Simplicity releases came out sometime in the past few weeks. Overall I’m not too inspired by the latest collection, though there are a few cute dress patterns, and a really fun doll’s pattern for Disney fans. S1194 – I know it’s a basic dress, but … More New Simplicity Patterns and February Burda Early Preview
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