Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
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
Alright, this will be the first and official review of my skating costumes made using Kwik Sew Pattern 2601. This is my only TNT (tried-and-true/tried-and-tested) pattern as of yet. I have used it for every single skating costume I have made. I have recently acquired some new KwikSew patterns with different sleeve options (raglan sleeves), … More Pattern Review: Kwik Sew 2601
As many of you may or may not know, the ISU (ice) World Figure Skating Championships were to be held in Japan at the end of March. Sadly, due to devastation from the massive earthquake, tsunami, and radiation problems, Japan could not host the championships this year. The ISU danced around the issue for a … More Ice Worlds – Starting in Russia
Alright, I know there are many crazy bright print lovers out there – I am not one of them. I mean, sure, I like the prints. The look cool. But, I can’t wear them. No, no, don’t argue with me about size, scale, color – I have tried it all and it just. doesn’t. work. … More But I Can’t Wear Prints!
The USARS national office has posted the latest edition of the Nationals schedule. Doesn’t look like much has changed since the original, but events expected to be skated as finals only have been starred. Download the latest copy here.
Ok everyone! It is that most exciting time of the month – yes, it is the day of the Burda Style magazine previews! Now, as we are all aware, the English Burda Style website is essentially useless in terms of finding out any information about the magazine or patterns offered by the company. So we … More Newsflash – May Burda Style Preview Posted!
Sewing people of the internets – do you ever have actual nightmares about sewing? I did for the first time a few nights ago. I dreamed that I had used one of my recent stash accumulations for a really ugly skirt. It looked like I was wearing a box on my hips. The seams were … More Sewing Nightmares
As I am relatively new to sewing (and much newer to blogging about sewing) I have not, as of yet, participated in an online sew along. I would desperately love to participate in The Male Pattern Boldness Jeans sew along, but the timing is just not so good. I have too many other things that … More Making Plans for "Cathy’s Living the Dream Fantasy Sew Along"
Perhaps I am behind the times, but the Burda Italian website has started a “Fashion History” series on their website. It currently has entries for 1956/1957, 1966, and 1975. Hopefully the links will actually go to the Google-translated pages. Clicking on the “Foto-Show” links take you to the pattern pictures. In any case, my relationship … More Burda Italia – History of Fashion
As promised, a pattern review for my “Aes Sedai” dresses. Luckily, since the movie release of Lord of the Rings, fantasy inspired costume patterns are not too difficult to come by. Sadly, all of the shapes are similar to those worn by Arwen and Eowyn. So I decided to make two dresses: one directly from … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 4940
