Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
I can’t remember a time when I’ve raved about both the June and July issues of BurdaStyle Magazine. Since I’ve started these reviews (in 2011) I’ve often found one of the summer issues to be outstanding and the other to be a total disappointment. But 2018 seems to be the Year of Burda, because even … More July 2018 BurdaStyle Magazine
I’m probably the last person to get around to blogging this (I mean, really, people have already sewn some of these items!), but I thought I’d throw out my opinions on the new Jalie patterns. Spoiler alert: I love them! Most sewists probably don’t have much use for the Tessa – Jalie’s latest skating dress … More New Jalie Patterns and Marfy
As per my original Sew Geeky planning post at the beginning of the year, I am now at the time when I wanted to start my summer sewing. Unfortunately, my spring sewing plans got somewhat kiboshed by all of the skating costume commissions that came my way. Happily, I made 5 of my originally planned … More Sew Geeky Plans – Summer
This year it looks like Burda is publishing a special accessories issue, at least in Germany. I’m not sure how easy it will be to acquire this magazine, or put together the patterns if it is only published in German, but I figured the content was at least worth a look… I haven’t quite figured … More BurdaStyle Accessories 2018
The June Burda announcement has been posted on both the Russian and German sites. I have to admit that a first scroll through left me feeling a bit disappointed, because there wasn’t anything really jumping out at me. But upon further examination, I am actually fairly excited for this issue. It’s not quite the obsessed … More June 2018 BurdaStyle Magazine
The latest releases from McCall’s are here! I’d like to have something awesome to say about these new patterns, but, to be honest, I sort of feel like this is the less interesting version of all the releases we’ve already gotten for this summer so far. This is probably going to be a really boring … More McCall’s Summer 2018
It’s that time of year again… The time of year when most sewing bloggers are participating in Me Made May. The time of year when most sewing bloggers are making lovely, bright spring looks. The time of year when cosplayers start debuting new looks for the major summer cons. That time of year when the … More That Time of Year – 2018 Edition
The latest collection from Simplicity is here, and it’s… and interesting mix of patterns. I have to say I’m really excited by a lot of the brand name/licensed lines. The DC Comics workout gear is totally fab, and there’s a Mimi G. pattern calling my name. Otherwise, though, I’m not too excited by a lot … More Summer 2018 Simplicity Patterns
I hadn’t originally included this dress as part of my spring Sew Geeky plans, but, then again, I hadn’t originally planned on attending a wedding during this time frame either. This was sort of a last minute look, but I thought I might as well incorporate it into my Spring Sew Geeky capsule, even though, … More Pattern Review: BWOF-03-2007-126 (Spring Sew Geeky)
The May BurdaStyle Magazine announcement is up, and at the risk of sounding like a broken record, I’m really excited! Burda has been killing it this year – and May looks to be no exception. I especially love that they’ve really brough May back to being “the dress issue” – there are an overwhelming number of … More BurdaStyle May 2018
