Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
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
Although I have been super busy I somehow managed to finish the April Sword & Laser book pick, A Dance of Cloaks by David Dalglish. Despite the fairly high page count (around 450 pages, depending on the version), it was actually a very quick read. And that, unfortunately, is about all I can say in favor … More Book Review: A Dance of Cloaks
I have been ignoring the blog quite a bit lately, mostly due to the fact that work is ramping up right now, most of my sewing is commissions, and I have been spending the rest of my time at the rink. Â So much time it is bordering on too much (yet it also feels like … More How You Know You’ve Been Spending Too Many Hours at The Rink
Ah, Jalie. The company that makes patterns for leotards, dance belts, and those jeans. I use their men’s skating patterns obsessively, and their patterns consistently get positive reviews over on Pattern Review. They always offer a nice mix of athletic and casual patterns, and the inclusion of 22 sizes in one envelope is always appreciated. … More Newsflash: New Jalie Patterns Announced
A bit of roller skating news – the USARS Regional/National draw for the 2014 dance and figure requirements has been announced. You can see it by CLICKING HERE. Any skaters out there? Â Are we happy with the picks? Â Looks like it is time to start living at the rink again. Â Happy skating!
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