Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
I don’t quite remember where I heard about Heart in a Box – I think it must have been one of the bookish podcasts I listen to – but I do know that the enthusiastic description was exciting and that I bought it right away. Heart in a Box is the story of a girl named Emma … More Book Review: Heart in a Box
I’ve made Burda Style 06-2011-114A several times before – it has become a TNT pajama pattern for me at this point. When I found out that I would be going to San Diego Comic-Con this past July, I decided I needed some new (and appropriately themed) PJs. This past year I’ve also become something of a … More Not a Pattern Review: TARDIS PJs
Today is the the day I’ve been waiting for for months – the release of Amazon’s series based on The Man in the High Castle! My obsession with this as-yet unreleased series started several months ago… I’ve been listening to the Sword & Laser Podcast for about two and a half years, and it long been apparent that The … More Book Review: The Man in the High Castle
The alternate title for this post should be “The Eleven Year Reunion Dress.” I’m sure you are asking, “Who celebrates their 11-year high school reunion?” The answer – no one. See, I started this dress about a year ago, intending to wear it for my high school reunion. Unfortunately the timing didn’t work out, and … More Pattern Review: Burda Easy Fall/Winter 2014 Dress 4F
Due to autoimmune diseases that run in my family, I started eating gluten-free about three and a half years ago. I’d noticed an improvement in my health (and a severe reaction upon the reintroduction of gluten), and this led me to doing more research about diet and autoimmune diseases, and I found myself eating according … More Paleo-ified Starbucks Coffee (Birthday) Cake
The full preview for the December Burda is here! And I have to say I’m excited, because it’s good. Deliciously good. I think it has the perfect blend of fun holiday party wear, interesting winter staples, and gifts for the family. After having a rather lackluster year, Burda is going out with a bang. First … More December 2015 Burda Style Magazine
I know, I know – apparently this debate is so 2013. There are dozens of articles debating the pros and cons of various blog readers when everyone was up in arms about the disappearance of Google Reader. I’ve been blogging since 2011, so I remember when it happened, but I can’t say that it shook … More Feedly vs. Bloglovin’ – Playing Around with Blog Readers
For me, Brandon Sanderson is one of those authors who gets to jump the line. When a new book comes out I read it, immediately. I’ve been firmly located in the overly-obsessive fangirl camp since 2008, so I’ve been enjoying the works of one of fantasy’s most prolific authors for the better part of a … More Book Review: Shadows of Self
Burda Style Russia has posted a few cool articles lately. First, the history of Aenne (Anna) Burda, the woman who stated Burda Magazine in the 1950s. Secondly, an article on Dagmar Billy, the current editor of BurdaStyle Magazine. It includes photos of the offices and an awesome photo of Burda’s garment storage. You might want … More Some Cool Burda Articles
A lot of new pattern releases this week! Let’s take a look and see what trends these companies have gone with for the winter sewing season: Butterick The latest pattern collection for Butterick is here! This collection seems less focused on holiday party wear, and more focused on retro releases and slouchy tops to wear … More New Butterick, Simplicity, and New Look (and a Burda Vintage Sneak Peak)
