Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
Life has gotten super busy lately (“real life” work is heading into crunch time, skating obligations are picking up, and I am slogging along on my trench coat project), so I have to admit I am really surprised I actually managed to read a book for fun in the meantime. Of course, to be fair, … More Book Review: The Emperor’s Soul
Firstly, for those of you who have been through the storms on the East Coast and have been able to give the all-ok on your blogs – I am happy you made it through! For those who haven’t been able to post yet – I hope you are doing ok too! I realize there is … More Sewing Plans: Trendy Metallic RTW Inspired Trench Coat
Though I expect most of you (or at least some of you) are out having Halloween fun tonight, those of us that find ourselves bored and lonely on All Hallow’s Eve can turn outr attention to the next major sewing holiday – Christmas. And Burda is ready to help us do just that, with the … More Merry Halloweenmas! December Burda Early Preview Posted
I was trying to be good this month… but coupons and sales got the best of me. A lot of this has been used already or will be used in an upcoming project though… so maybe it is justified? A little bit? Somewhat? Either way, fabric goodness from Joann and Hancock:
Firstly, let me extend my good thoughts to people dealing with hurricane conditions – I hope you (and your sewing rooms and skating rinks) all make it through the storm mostly unscathed. I will be thinking and hoping for things to turn out ok. Ok, now for the real post: Since I finally decided to … More Pattern Review: Butterick 5685
So way back at Nationals (a few months ago) I ordered some new skating boots.  After years of skating I have come to find that Harlick is my preferred boot brand – for me, it just fits.  No amount of nagging, pandering, berating, or insulting from the peanut gallery is going to change my mind on that … More New Boots!
Ok, so I have been stalking the Vogue pattern website for about a week because I knew it was going to be time for a new release soon. So I wasn’t surprised when I got the announcement email from BMV website. Upon inspection of the new patterns I was, however, extremely underwhelmed. I mean I … More Newsflash: New Vogue Patterns!
You guys – I have pants! I have been lusting after these pants since March… and finally I have them finished! This was my first experience using a Patrones pattern, and I have to say that overall I am quite happy with the resulting fit. Patrones Extra 10-40 There were a few design changes made … More Pattern Review: Patrones Extra 10-40
Russian Burda finally got its act together after teasing me with a sad and mostly empty page (showing only one new photo, and another picture from last year), and now has the full November Preview up. Overall I am pretty excited for this issue. I mean, sure, there is an entire section dedicated to slouchy at … More Newsflash – November BurdaStyle Preview Posted!
I have been going at it with the sewing machine – I still haven’t fully sewn together my pants (I still need to attach the waistband and hem, but probably not until next weekend), but I did working on muslins for my button shirt and a jacket. First, the good news: the jacket muslin is … More Two Muslins and Other Thoughts
Doctor T Designs 