While most of my sewing output continues to be focused on creating projects for commission, I’m learning to take more joy in the projects I get to make for myself, even if they aren’t as often as I would like. Looking at this year, I’ve made: 1 Top 1 Pants (well, shorts) 0 Skirts 2 … More A Year of Sewing: 2016
All of the pattern companies have jumped on the early spring train – we’ve got new patterns from Simplicity, the latest magazine from My Image, and a preview of the Spring Catalog from Burda. Before we get to all that, though, I think we have to say a special good-bye to Burda Plus Magazine. I … More Early Spring Everywhere: Simplicity, My Image, Burda; RIP Burda Plus
I feel like I haven’t even really gotten ready for the winter season, and the McCall’s early spring collection is already here! Full of easy silhouettes and pretty dresses, there are a lot of styles that look easy to sew and practical to wear once the weather starts to warm up. M7536 – This is pretty … More McCall’s Early Spring 2017
Hard to believe, but it’s already time to start looking at the 2017 BurdaStyle Magazines! January issues tend to be pretty hit or miss for me, but this year’s mish-mash of business attire, workout gear, pjs, and toned down carnival costumes actually has quite a few garments I think I could incorporate into my wardrobe … More BurdaStyle Magazine January 2017
Ok, so in light of recent events, thinking about clothing and planning a wardrobe has an almost trivial feel. On the other hand, the mundane act of sorting my email made me feel so much more in control of my own life that I can only imagine the boost I could get from interacting with … More Thinking About a Capsule Wardrobe (Wardrobe Planning Post #6)
First of all, our lives would be incomplete without watching this Burda disco video: Burda has been publishing the Vintage issue for the bast few years – we’ve had 1950s and 1960s so far, which means it is time for the 70s! Sadly, I was hoping for more disco swag jumpsuit styles, but Burda went … More Burda Vintage 2016
There are a lot of winter patterns showing up right now! The latest collection from Butterick is here, and I have to say there are some great winter styles. Let’s take a look: B6423 – This Lisette coat was used as a teaser on the McCall’s Instagram a while back, and I have to say … More Butterick Winter 2016
The final issue of this year’s Burda magazines is here! Normally December is one of my favorite issues of the year, with some classic party dresses and awesome coats. This year I’d have to say that there are fewer patterns than usual that I’m really excited about, but there also aren’t any truly terrible patterns … More December 2016 BurdaStyle Magazine
The next few phases of the WA Series are a bit more about self-reflection and considering personal tastes. For Week 7, you are supposed to ponder your relationship with prints and solids. I tend to wear a lot of knit prints, but usually only towards the top of my body. I’ve also noticed that a … More Prints and Makeup (Wardrobe Planning Post #5)
The next step in the Wardrobe Architect is planning color palettes. I’m pretty sure that I didn’t quite grab the exact colors I was going for, but I’m also pretty sure that I’ve gotten fairly close. For Week 5, I was just supposed to find a bunch of colors I like. Should have been easy, … More Colors! (Wardrobe Planning Post #4)
