Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
Alright, as we all know I did some major stash accumulation a few weeks ago. And I have a long list of things I need to get working on located on the left side of the blog. Top of the list: make a dress for the wedding I am going to in June. So I … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 4014
Alright, so while there are most decidedly more important things going on in regards to the state of the US right now, let us all take the time to appreciate the fact that the United States now has World Ice Dance Champions. Not only that, but the US also had the third place team as … More 2011 Ice Worlds: Recap
We finally got to see Virtue & Moir’s free dance! As you may recall, they only got about 30 seconds in at Four Continents. But, they came back to worlds with new costumes and made it through. Tessa looked like she was actually in better shape at Four Continents, but I do think the extra … More Hip Hip, Chin Chin
Alrighty everyone, it’s May 1! That, of course, means the figure and dance draw for the 2011 Regionals and Nationals have been posted. Read ‘um and weep!
So while most of the performances from the ice worlds have been pretty fun so far, there are those few that make me long for skates of the past. I am sorry, but no! There is only one East of Eden. Chills and goosebumps. Michelle Kwan I miss you! And one particularly slow pairs short … More Something Fun
Ok, so the world has seen and been wowed by the royal wedding dress. I must admit, it is stunning. I have been sort of falling in love with the images of the Grace Kelly and 50’s era gowns popping up all over the internet, so I was not at all disappointed by the gown … More The Wedding Dress
Jo-Ann is having the last sale of April: one day only – Saturday April 30. McCall’s and Butterick patterns for $1.99 and Vogue for $3.99. I am going to try and get the remaining patterns on my list of wants; hopefully then I will only be on the watch for a Burda sale at some … More Yet Another Pattern Sale
As I am sure the world is aware, the Royal Wedding kicks off within the next few hours. However, the broadcast will be overlapping with the live streaming from Worlds. Indeed, as fate would have it, it appears the moment everyone has been waiting for (the moment of the reveal of Kate’s gown) should occur … More A Conundrum
So, apparently, the clothing retailers have realized that vanity sizing only frustrates and confuses consumers. Which results in consumers who don’t consume. Wow, what a concept. I am sure this has turned more than one person onto home sewing. But, since clothing manufacturers are sort of married to their own vanity numbers and sizing, this … More Could I just get a print out of the measurements?
Since I only started sewing about two years ago, and have only been interested in sewing normal clothes for less than a year, I avoided being part of the Great Burda Schism of Ought 10. This was when all English speaking followers of Burda felt lost and abandoned as their beloved burdafashion dot com was … More A Story of German Engeneering – My Relationship with Burda
Doctor T Designs 