Geeky seamstress with too many ideas and not enough time. Costumes, cosplay, reading, cooking, crafting.
I was so excited by my first attempt at Simplicity 2369 that I decided to go ahead and make another one right away. And, since I really like the results, both of these garments are going to satisfy requirements for my year-long sewing challenge. In my first go-round I made the tunic top, view C. … More Another Simplicity 2369
Those of you who have been following the blog for a while may know that I have been slowly working my way through the George R. R. Martin Series A Song of Ice and Fire. Well, last year about this time I finished the first book, A Game of Thrones, and earlier this year I … More Book Review: A Storm of Swords
Our favorite Russian website has posted the full preview of the October Burda! Overall I have to say there are a lot of things I like, but I didn’t really find a standout pattern this time around. There are lots of things to look at, so let’s get to it. Let’s face it – coat … More Newsflash: October Burda Preview Posted!
Yes, my original sewing plans for early fall have been interrupted – by more sewing plans! I have completed the first two items on my original list, and was supposed to be working on a skating costume tutorial for you all… but I am allowing myself to be distracted temporarily. Skating practices are starting to … More Sewing Plans, Interrupted
Another Sewing Challenge item down! Ok, so this was really a 2 item ensemble piece, but either way I get to cross another item off my Tim Gunn inspired list. Tim’s list included a “Sweatsuit Alternative” – an outfit that is easy going and comfortable but not a velour track suit or work out clothes … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 2369
You guys – I sewed! A skirt! That was part of my year-long sewing challenge! For those of you keeping track my goal was to make one item a month (at least), so right now I am half a month behind (since I have one “item” – actually a top/bottom combo outfit – half done). … More Pattern Review: BWOF-02-2005-128
Time to camp out in front of the Joann’s again – Thursday September 6 – Saturday September 8 Joann’s will be having a $2.49 Burda Sale and a $1.99 Simplicity Sale. I would hope that the new Burdas should be in stock by then, so everyone better watch out when I make a bee-line for … More Joann Sales – Burda Envelope Patterns!
The Russian Burda website has posted the full preview of the Fall/Winter Burda Easy. We all know I am obsessed with Burda, yet the easy fashion issues usually don’t hold much interest for me. And, despite this being a fall/winter issue with a nice assortment of tops, skirts, pants, and coats, I still couldn’t seem … More Newsflash: Burda Easy Fall/Winter Announced
Ok, so I made these up a while ago, but I never got around to doing an official pattern review. Since I don’t wear them, I can’t comment on how comfortable they are to wear, but they are SUPER easy to sew together. I think I can sew a man’s skating shirt in about 45 … More Pattern Review: Jalie 2802
It seems like nationals has barely finished, but the next season is already kicking up! USARS has posted the requirements for the 2012-2013 skating season. You can find the new requirements HERE. Read ’em and weep. The observant skater might notice a lot of changes and a lot of unfamiliar dances. That’s because there are … More Newsflash: 2012-2013 USARS Requirements Announced
Doctor T Designs 