Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
It’s that time again – another new Burda is headed our way. I’m always excited when the August issue rolls around – I’m typically a big fan of Burda’s fall and winter fashions. And I’m happy to say that I think this year’s issue starts fall sewing off on a high note. There are lots … More BurdaStyle Magazine August 2016
I’m a bit late getting around to posting the newest pattern releases. I just finished 11 skating costumes last week, and I’ve got 6 more to work on before nationals, but I think I’m going to make it. I may even have time to sneak in a sewing project for me! I’ll be posting progress … More New Vogue – Fall 2016
The latest collection from Simplicity Patterns is here, and I think it is quite good! They seem to be pumping out quite a few cosplay patterns, and with connections to DC, Marvel, Nintendo, and Doctor Who, it looks like they’ve got quite a few bases covered. Their every-day patterns aren’t quite as exciting this time … More New Simplicity Patterns June 2016
In honor of finally being finished with sewing skating costumes for regionals (the nationals pile is still quite high, but I’ll get there soon enough), I’m actually *gasp* writing a post. I’ve still got a bit of an E6000 high going on from gluing the rhinestones, so you’ll hopefully forgive me if I’m a bit … More BurdaStyle Magazine July 2016
The Fall/Winter issue of My Image Magazine is here! My Image is one of the newer pattern magazine – this is issue #13 of their biannual publication. I’ve only made one of their patterns so far, but I love it and wear it obsessively, so I’ve continued to order their magazine, even though their designs … More Fall/Winter 2016 My Image Magazine (Issue #13)
Real life is in crazy mode, at least through the end of the month, so posting will continue to be sparse for a while. Rest assured I’m up to my eyeballs in stretch fabrics, sequins, and stones. It just seems like as soon as I get on top of my work pile something happens and I … More Kwik Sew Summer 2016
The June issue of the Burda magazine has been announced (and shipped! – mine just showed up today). I’ve been a bit luke-warm towards Burda lately, but I have to admit I really like this issue. I think there are some really nice designs here. I’m also excited to see that Burda has used the … More June 2016 Burdastyle Magazine
The latest McCall’s patterns have been released. On the whole it’s a lot of really loose fitting dresses and tunics. It seems like all the pattern companies are tending towards the trends of loose fit and minimal details this year. To be honest, the most interesting parts of the release are the costume patterns, so … More McCall’s Summer 2016
A few weeks ago I posted a lot of construction pictures of the Frozen Jedi cosplay my sister and I did for Wondercon this year. And, thanks to Justin, Producer of the Geek Say What? Podcast, I now have a lot of awesome photoshoot pictures too! Enjoy! … More Frozen Jedi Photoshoot
The Simplicity website continues to be not helpful, so I’ve resorted to stalking Instagram to tell me when to head over to Pattern Review to check out the new releases for Simplicity and New Look patterns. This release, on the whole, isn’t really doing much for me. There are a few fabulous costume patterns, and … More New Simplicity and New Look Patterns
