Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
Burda Style Germany has posted the first look at the August Burda. Even more photos can be seen over at P-an-da blog. Looking just at the photos from Burda… I wasn’t too impressed. There were maybe a few designs I liked, but there are also a lot of oddly boxy designs. Looking at the more … More Newsflash: August Burda Early Preview Posted
McCall’s has joined Simplicity in announcing the first of their fall patterns. Despite the fact that about half of this collection seems geared towards kids, there are a surprising number of potentially interesting patterns this time around. I am especially excited by the skirt from “The Archive Collection.” In any case, let’s take a look: … More Newsflash: New McCall’s Patterns Announced!
It’s been a long while since I posted any sort of finished project to the blog. In fact, it’s been a long while since I even updated my sidebar or status pages, which don’t even require half as much effort as an actual post. But, lest you think I haven’t been sewing… It looks like … More Just in case you think I haven’t been sewing…
So I’ve been busy at the regional championships for skating this past week, and so the post on these pattern releases is coming a bit late. I have some fun sewing finds to post about, as well as some new skating costumes to show off as well, though it looks like I am going to … More (Slightly Outdated) Newsflash: New Simplicity Early Fall Patterns and Early Preview of Burda Fall/Winter Collection
The full preview of the July issue is up on the Burda Russia site. The past several issues have been pretty amazing – lots of good stuff in a wide variety of styles. I was hoping that July would continue that trend, but I don’t seem to be finding as much to love in this … More Newsflash: July Burda Preview Posted
The Russian Burda website has posted the early preview of the July issue of the magazine. Based on the early photos… I am worried. Based on the photos over at P-an-da’s website, I am slightly less worried. The official announcement shows a bunch of frumpy 80s-inspired looks, sack dresses, and mom-daughter matching outfits. P-an-da’s photos show … More Burda July Early Preview Posted
McCall’s just announced a special new pattern release: M7000 – The “Winter Princess” Pattern Clearly, McButtVogue realized they were missing out on a crap-ton of money by not having an obvious Frozen knockoff costume pattern. I would be fascinated to see the sales stats on this pattern – from what I’ve heard it has been … More Newsflash: McCall’s Special Pattern Release and Thoughts on June Burda
The full preview for the June issue has been posted over on the Russian Burda website. I have to say that while I absolutely loved the last two issues, I’m only lukewarm on this one. There are a few things I really like, a lot of things that are ok, and a more than a … More Newsflash: June Burda Preview Posted
Well, the bad news is I have a cold. And thus I haven’t been sewing much. I am very behind on my commission schedule. The good news is that, being sick, I didn’t feel too guilty about taking a day of rest. Of course, I was planning on sleeping, but I kept waking up because … More Book Review: The Martian
After forcing my way through A Dance of Cloaks, I wanted to pick up something quick and good. My sister has a pile of “books she thinks I need to read” growing in my room, so I thought I would start to whittle it down. I decided a nice start would be Takayuki Ishii’s One … More Book Review: One Thousand Paper Cranes
Doctor T Designs 