The latest magazine from My Image was announced a few weeks ago, but I was too busy to sit down and write a post when it first came out. On the whole I think there are some good summer pattens here; I’m especially excited by the jeans pattern and potentially by the oversized cardigan as … More My Image Spring/Summer 2016
I’ve been so busy with the holidays I haven’t any time to catch up on all the recent pattern releases, and I’ve reconsidered my plan to do one massive assessment, so rather than this being a very image-heavy-photo-dump-more-sewing-patterns-than-you-can-handle sort of post, I’ve decided to string it out over the next few days. Figured I’d start it off … More New Year, New Patterns! First New Vogues of 2016
At the end of the year I always like to look ahead and set out sewing goals for the next year. I haven’t been very good about finishing them, but it at least gives me a chance to see what I’m thinking about, and what patterns I’m excited about sewing. Looking back, I have to … More Sewing Goals 2016
In one sense, this year was the least productive sewing year I’ve ever had. To be frank, the past few years of sewing for others was really killing it for me. I think I sort of needed some down time – it was really frustrating to want to sew things, but not have the time … More A Year of (minimal) Sewing 2015
Looking back, I have to say that, on the whole, this felt like a rather lackluster year for Burda. Every issue had at least one pattern I really liked, but, honestly, there were very few issue where I wanted to make many of the garments, and most of the things I did want to sew … More A Year in Review: BurdaStyle Magazine 2015
The early spring McCall’s patterns are here! On the whole the collection is pretty simple – a lot of basic silhouettes, easy to fit knits and boxy tops, with a few party dresses thrown in for good measure. My thinking is that they are trying to entice people who just got sewing machines for the … More New Early Spring McCall’s Patterns
It looks like Burda is continuing the trend of awesome issues into the new year! The magazine has a nice selection of easy to sew loungewear and lovely tailored pieces, as well as a decent Burda Plus section, and some fairly cute kids costumes. First up, the coats and jackets, which are absolutely awesome in … More January 2016 BurdaStyle Magazine
When the preview for the December Burda went up, I was incredibly excited for the new issue. When it arrived, there were two patterns I knew I wanted to make right away – the wrap skirt and the pleated back tunic top. I traced both of them, but the top got sewn together first. … More Pattern Review: BS-12-2015-109A
I’ve made Burda Style 06-2011-114A several times before – it has become a TNT pajama pattern for me at this point. When I found out that I would be going to San Diego Comic-Con this past July, I decided I needed some new (and appropriately themed) PJs. This past year I’ve also become something of a … More Not a Pattern Review: TARDIS PJs
The alternate title for this post should be “The Eleven Year Reunion Dress.” I’m sure you are asking, “Who celebrates their 11-year high school reunion?” The answer – no one. See, I started this dress about a year ago, intending to wear it for my high school reunion. Unfortunately the timing didn’t work out, and … More Pattern Review: Burda Easy Fall/Winter 2014 Dress 4F
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