Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
My original plan to get back into sewing was to make stuff for me. Well, that hasn’t happened. At all. I’m knee deep in Project Dirndl, I’ve had at least 8 skating costume orders already, and the project that got me back in the sewing room was making a dress for my sister. Yes, even … More Not a Pattern Review: Vogue 8727 – The Red Red Wine Dress
The full preview of the October edition of BurdaStyle Magazine has been posted over on the Russian website. Based on the early previews I had already decided I was pretty excited for this issue, and while I’m still firmly rooted in the excitement camp, there are a few more “BWTF” nominees for this month than … More Newsflash: October Burda Preview Posted
First things first – I sewed! A dress! But it is not for me. It was for my sister, so I didn’t really get paid for it, technically, though she awesomely circled the smallest Whole Foods parking lot in the world so I could run in and get the really good fish sauce. The barter … More Exciting News!
Both the Russian and the German Burda websites have the early preview photos of the Fall/Winter Burda Easy Magazine posted. (Side note: the German website also has a few garment photos from the regular October issue up for viewing as well.) P-an-da has more of the model photos up as well. In any case, I … More Newsflash: Fall/Winter Burda Easy Preview Posted
The McCall’s website has the new Marfy patterns up for viewing. The Marfy patterns are always so pretty to look at, but I’ve never been able to justify the cost to myself. Still, it’s fun to look at all the pretty designs: F3472 – Love this coat! It looks like it could have come out … More Newsflash: Fall/Winter Marfy Announced
The early preview for the October Burda is up on both the German and Russian websites. So far I have to say – I’m intrigued! I’ve already seen at least one thing I really like (a jacket – is anyone surprised? No…), and a few other things I’m thinking will go on my wish list. … More Newsflash: October Burda Early Preview Posted
Although I haven’t been doing much selfish sewing this year (and any plans I may have formulated in January are so far out the window it’s hard to believe they were ever in the house), one thing I have managed to keep up with is the reading for the Sword & Laser book club. August has … More Book Review: Redshirts
So I am… maybe thinking about sewing. Maybe. Two weeks of a lot of R&R has helped my mood considerably. Re-organizing my sewing space has helped me fall in love with my stash again. And reading books and sewing blogs has been sort of fun and inspiring. Also, a couple of upcoming events have me … More Maybe Thinking About Sewing
While I was being distracted by all the gorgeous gowns at the Emmy Awards (on a Monday? What?), McCall’s put out their new fall collection. I have to say that although there are quite a few basic patterns that are less than exciting, there are also a few interesting designs (and one totally awesome coat) … More Newsflash: New McCall’s Pattern
I was in Lincoln, Nebraska for over two weeks during the roller skating National Championships. It is a long time to be away from home, and I read through all of the books I had brought with me a few days after arriving. Luckily, Lincoln has some awesome used book stores, and I was able … More Book Review: Ready Player One
