Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
The latest collection by Simplicity has just hit stores and I have to say that I think it’s a pretty solid release! It’s a nice mix of transition pieces, costumes, and vintage reprints. Let’s take a look: S8413 – This simple tank dress is not something I feel I need to add to my collection, … More Fall 2017 Simplicity Patterns
It barely feels like summer, yet the first of the fall collection is here. Butterick released their new patterns earlier this week, and I must admit, I’m pretty excited by at least a few of these patterns. There seems to be a wider range of silhouettes, though the ruffle, off the shoulder, and jumpsuit trends … More Butterick Fall 2017
The preview for the July BurdaStyle Magazine has been posted. I feel like I should be underwhelmed with this month’s selection, yet, somehow, I’m not. True, there are probably only 2 or 3 stand out patterns that have me close to swooning, but I’m actually pondering quite a few of the other looks in this … More July 2017 BurdaStyle Magazine
Life’s been crazy insane busy these past few weeks, and it really doesn’t look like it will be letting up anytime soon, but I thought I’d pop in to look at the McCall’s summer releases in spite of the fact that there are 12 other things that I should be doing right now. What is that … More Summer McCall’s 2017
The June issue of BurdaStyle Magazine has been posted. Normally between the June and July issues I tend to find one month great and the other pretty dull. Let’s just say I’m keeping my fingers crossed for July, because there really isn’t a whole lot going on in this issue, which shall henceforth be known … More June 2017 BurdaStyle Magazine
So, even though I know posting things here is the curse of never completing said items, I have so much bouncing around my head right now that I really need to put it somewhere, just so I can focus on all the things I need to make first. So here is a long meandering list … More Sewing Things I Want to Do, Spring 2017 Edition
So last fall I started a series of posts pondering my lack of enthusiasm surrounding my personal wardrobe and (lack of) style. Essentially it boiled down to I had sort of let things go, and then everything fell off the rails and started crashing and burning, and my wardrobe reflected this. Since my last Wardrobe … More Reading About Joy and Other Assorted Thoughts (Wardrobe Planning Post #7)
The latest looks from Simplicity and New Look have been posted to the Simplicity site. On the whole there aren’t a lot of general clothing patterns I’m too excited about (they are mostly simple silhouettes that focus on the recent boxy ruffle trend), but for cosplayers and costumers this release is an absolute goldmine. Let’s … More Simplicity and New Look Summer 2017
After last month’s issue arrived and I saw the preview, I expected the May issue to be a bit disappointing. However, Burda has won me over again this month with bright prints, fun styling, and an AMAZING collection of Plus patterns. I want to wear all of the Plus looks. Seriously. ALL of them. There is quite … More May 2017 BurdaStyle Magazine
I had received a notice earlier this year that my Burda Plus subscription was to be cancelled, and I had thought it was the end of the magazine. However, it seems as though that only the English version of this magazine (along with the English Burda Easy) were discontinued, as the new Spring/Summer edition of … More Burda Plus Magazine Spring/Summer 2017
Doctor T Designs 