Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
In honor of Tax Day in the US I thought I would share my sentiment on “Use Tax” – that annoying sales tax that comes around once a year to remind you just how much fabric you bought online the year before. I don’t know if everyone has to pay “use tax” but basically it … More Use Tax Can Bite My ***!
For my award! I have been nominated for the Liebster Award by the fabulous Clio of Clio & Phineus. Aside from using purple and green in the same dress (a favorite color combo of mine), she also has the magical power to like orange and look good in it. And she has made some truly amazing … More I want to thank the blogoshpere…
It seems that the Russian website is content linking the announcement to the German website, which only has the garment photos and the line drawings – in separate posts – so it is a bit difficult to assess. I am hoping it won’t stay this way, but with their upcoming “website transition” I won’t be surprised … More Newsflash – May Burda Preview Posted!
Ummmmm… Ok. I am warning you guys now – MAJOR STASH ACCUMULATION PHOTOS AHEAD. We are talking serious fabric p0rn. You might have a heart attack seeing it all. I know when I got it home I almost did. And, well, even if I managed to escape the heart attack, there is serious possibility of … More Death By Fabric
I had a most excellent experience at the Hancock pattern sale – and by that I mean I got all but one pattern on my list, and said pattern was probably the lowest priority of them all, so I really did get all of the patterns I was totally craving. Also, Hancock is next to … More Patterns!
Burda envelope pattern sales are few and far between, so I am willing to make the extra effort to go to the distant Hancock’s to get them. So, here’s what’s up: Hancock Fabrics Thursday April 5 – Monday April 9, $2.49 Burda envelope patterns. Also, they will also be having a $0.99 sale on Butterick … More Pattern Sales: Burda! And Butterick And Simplicity
I have never used or even bought anything from the Liberty of London line of fabrics. However, I do know that they are a favorite among many home sewers on the internet. So I thought I would let you all know that Michael Levine is having a 2-day 20% off sale – you can get … More Liberty of London Sale!
So, though I had decided that my stash was quite full, circumstances dictated that maybe it wasn’t quite full enough. Circumstances being the new need to sew for others (in addition to my original two competition dresses, I now have to add a third for a new event I will be skating – team dance … More Fabricliciousness
The early preview for the May 2012 BurdaStyle magazine can be viewed here. So far I don’t see anything super inspiring, but also nothing hideous. Seems like most of the preview pictures are following the big trends this season: More color blocking Maxi dress I like the relaxed looking shirt and these pants too! I … More Newsflash – Burda May Early Preview Posted
Joann will be having a $0.99 pattern sale on Simplicity Thursday March 29 – Saturday March 31. Great chance to pick up some of the newest patterns at sale prices!
Doctor T Designs 