Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
I’m months behind in writing my book reviews, and while I feel like I should finish my older reviews first, I couldn’t help but jump in to the current discussion surrounding Ernest Cline’s latest novel, Armada. Before I start my review, I feel the need to state that I am a huge Ready Player One fan. I … More Book Review: Armada
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The full preview of the September Burda is posted on the Russian website, and I have to say that I think this is the best issue so far this year! Granted, I’m typically partial to the fall and winter issues, and after my dirndl commissions last year I’m also unreasonably delighted when we get a … More Magazine Review: September Burda 2015
The latest collection from Butterick can be seen here. Overall I have to say I’m a bit mixed on my feelings about this collection. I’m intrigued by a few of the Vintage/Retro/Reprint patterns, and I’m liking a lot of the dress patterns in this collection, but most of the blouse and sweater designs aren’t overly … More New Butterick Patterns – Fall 2015
The latest collection of envelope patterns is available from Burda. I have to admit I’m actually very excited by this collection. There is the usual mix of modern and classic designs in the typical size range (34-44), but there are also a lot of exciting patterns in the Burda Young, Burda Plus, and Burda Men’s … More Burda Fall/Winter Catalog Patterns
This isn’t really new news, but the latest collection from Vogue patterns are here. I have to admit that while there aren’t a lot of new patterns that I’m really excited to buy, I am rather smitten with the latest Vintage Vogue releases. … More New Vogue Patterns – Fall 2015
It’s taken eight months, but I think Burda has finally put out an exciting issue this year! There isn’t really anything that I would consider to be a stand-out piece, but on the whole there are a lot of solid designs in this issue. … More Magazine Review: August Burda 2015
New patterns abound! The fall patterns are starting to show up at McCall’s, Simplicity, as well as the latest My Image magazine. Overall I have to say I’m most excited about the Simplicity releases, so let’s start there: Gotta love all the seam lines on this new Amazing Fit pattern! Also loving the retro flare … More New Patterns: McCall’s, Simplicity, My Image
The craziness of the competitive skating season is here, which means I’ve been doing a lot of sewing, but not a lot of posting. There have been several pattern releases, including the July Burda, which, I have to say, is probably my favorite issue of the year so far. And that’s saying something about the … More Magazine Review: July Burda
I’m sure this is old news at this point, but McCall’s has a new website dedicated specifically to Cosplay. It looks like a good place to find some of their older costume patterns, and a few new website exclusives! They have a new pattern line by popular cosplayer Yaya Han, currently with two patterns to … More Cosplay by McCall’s and Yaya Han Patterns
Doctor T Designs 