Since I’ve already blogged about my first six items for my Spring Sew Geeky plans, this post is a bit redundant, but I figured I’d repost my official Pattern Review 6-in-6 Wardrobe Contest entry here for posterity. Wardrobe Contest Composite Review Inspiration: At the start of 2018 I had made it my goal to sew with … More Pattern Review 6-in-6 Wardrobe Contest Composite
The latest issue of BurdaStyle Magazine is here! Early previews left me very unexcited for April, but now that the full preview is posted, I’m obsessed with some of the new patterns. The Burda Plus section is especially strong this month as well. Burda’s been on a roll so far this year, and it looks … More April 2018 BurdaStyle Magazine
The German Burda website has announced the Spring/Summer Burda Plus Magazine! Happily, they’ve done the work for me an announced that many of the patterns are from the June 2016, July 2014, and November 2014 issues, which I’ve already reviewed. So today I’m just going to look at the 8 new looks that will be … More Burda Plus Spring/Sumer 2018
The final item for my Pattern Review 6-in-6 Wardrobe Contest Entry is done! And it’s jeans! This is my first time making jeans, even though I wear RTW jeans almost every day. I have to admit, it was super fun! I’m overall really pleased with how these turned out. There are a few things I’ll … More Pattern Review: Closet Case Ginger Jeans (Sew Geeky Spring/Wardrobe Contest Item #6)
The Pattern Review Wardrobe Contest is in the home stretch! I’ve finished the topper, tops, and now my first of two bottoms! This Burda pattern has been in my stash for quite a while, but really came on my radar when I saw Mimi G.’s version several years ago. I really liked these pants because … More Pattern Review: Burda 7195 (Sew Geeky Spring/Wardrobe Contest Item #5)
The final top for my Pattern Review Wardrobe Contest entry is an oldie but a goodie – A remake of Simplicity 3536D. This was one of the first patterns I ever made, way back in 2011, and despite my imperfect sewing, I loved the top so much I wore the fabric past the point of … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 3536D (Sew Geeky Spring/Wardrobe Contest Item #4)
Continuing on with my Sew Geeky/Pattern Review Mini Wardrobe, I decided to make BurdaStyle 06-2014-103 as my second top for including in the contest entry. I thought that the contrast trim nicely echoed the design lines of many of the costumes from the Broadway musical, most specifically the white dress Esmeralda wears at the end … More Pattern Review: BS-06-2014-103 (Sew Geeky Spring/Wardrobe Contest Item #3)
The spring patterns from Butterick have been release! My initial thought when I scrolled through the New Patterns page was somewhere between a yawn and a don’t-need-it-not-gonna-buy-it response. However, upon closer inspection I do think there are some worthy purchase-when-on-sale patterns in this collection, so let’s take a look: B6554 – This raglan sleeve ruffle … More Butterick Spring 2018
This is the second item for my spring capsule/Pattern Review Wardrobe Contest. I’ve entered the top-making phase of the contest, one down and 2 to go. This isn’t the sort of top I typically wear, but I actually really enjoy the shape of the sleeves and relaxed fit. Here is my version: Here is my … More Pattern Review: Butterick 5388C (Sew Geeky Spring/Wardrobe Contest Item #2)
When I came up with my original Sew Geeky plans, this jacket wasn’t on it at all, but I added it to meet the criteria of the Pattern Review Wardrobe Contest, and I’m so happy I did! I love this jacket! Simple, casual, warm, easy, and colorful. Definitely fits with what I’m wanting to wear … More Pattern Review: BWOF-03-2003-109A (Sew Geeky Spring/Wardrobe Contest Item #1)
Doctor T Designs 