I don’t know how I missed it, but the latest Simplicity releases came out sometime in the past few weeks. Overall I’m not too inspired by the latest collection, though there are a few cute dress patterns, and a really fun doll’s pattern for Disney fans. S1194 – I know it’s a basic dress, but … More New Simplicity Patterns and February Burda Early Preview
Last year I had such grand plans. I thought I would tackle some of my most coveted designs, have a fabulous wardrobe, and love my sewing life. Of course, reality was quite different. The past several years have started with me being excited, optimistic, and rather ambitious with my sewing ideas. But, well, after a … More (Lack of) Sewing Plans 2015
This was, yet again, another year of sewing surprises – at least in terms of what was produced. I had oh-so-grand plans at the start of the year – I was finally going to tackle all of the styles I’d been dreaming about for years now. What I actually managed to sew… was quite different. … More A Year of Sewing: 2014
I have to say, this has been quite an awesome year for BurdaStyle magazine. We’ve had some truly outstanding issues, full of some fantastic patterns, designs, and styling. I’ve been very excited about a lot of these designs (though this hasn’t translated to actual sewing, for several reasons that will likely be discussed in tomorrow’s … More A Year in Review: BurdaStyle Magazine 2014
Ok, so a few months ago I reviewed the BurdaStyle Wardrobe Essentials book, and came to the conclusion that I probably didn’t really need the dress book, but I somehow ended up getting a copy anyway. Amazon informed me that my order would arrive March 9, 2015, the product page states that the book will … More Book Review: BurdaStyle Modern Sewing: Dresses for Every Occasion
The German Burda website has posted the early preview for the Spring/Summer Catalog Collection. Although the early preview only shows us a limited number of styles, I have to say already, I think I’m going to like it. The styles are tending towards a flowy, easy vibe, but I’m sort of digging it. Let’s see … More Newsflash: Burda Spring/Summer Collection Early Preview Posted
Look! I sewed something! And actually took pictures! And blogged about it! On a sewing blog! Crazy-sauce… Anyway… So, apparently making slightly embarrassing pillowcases has become my unofficial official birthday gift sewing thing. The fact that I can make a set in *mumblecoughlessthananhourmumblecough* has absolutely nothing to do with it becoming my go-to item. *cough* … More More Pillowcases of Awesome
The Russian website has posted the full preview of the January BurdaStyle Magazine. 2015 is here! I am so not ready – it feels like everything has been happening so fast! The preview went up earlier this week, but this has been my first opportunity to sit down and blog about it – why does … More Newsflash: January 2015 Burda Preview Posted!
I have barely started any holiday sewing (and I’m still drowning in commissions), and work has been a bit crazy lately. Not to mention all the holidaying (and food making for said holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.), so my blogging has gotten a bit behind the times. Which is why it is crazy to think that … More Newsflash: New McCall’s Patterns Posted
I’ve been buying My Image Magazine since they first came out in late 2010, and I’ve been quite pleased with the few patterns I’ve sewn up so far. (Really must sew more from them!) So, usually, when a new magazine is announced I jump on it right away. However, I’m a little bit… less than … More Newsflash: Spring/Summer 2015 My Image Magazine
Doctor T Designs 