First of all, let me proclaim: Happy Pi Day! Mathematicians following the US convention of writing dates shall rejoice. Secondly, along with releasing even more vintage posters, Simplicity has announced their latest pattern releases. This release is full of plenty of wearable spring dresses. But I can’t say there is any one pattern the jumps … More Newsflash: New Simplicity Patterns Announced!
Before we get to the Burda-ness of this post, let me point out that the latest Kwik Sew patterns have also been announced, but other than a pattern for yoga pants they are all pretty much not inspiring, so I won’t even bother to given them their own post. RIP Kwik Sew, I loved you … More Newsflash: April Burda Preview Announced!
So, while I was initially uninspired by the early preview for the March issue of Burda, I ended up really liking a lot of the styles in this issue, and it seems that having the magazine in my position has inspired a fair bit of fabric acquisition and unexpected project planning. Which I think is … More Drat You March Burda!
Ok, I know there are a lot of seamstresses out there with “helpers” of the feline variety. Sadly, due to allergies and other things, I don’t think I will ever be one of those seamstresses. Though baring the allergy issue I really think I would be something of a “cat person.” Regardless, during my recent … More Sewing with Cats
First of all, let me say the encouragement over my last project was much appreciated. I finally got up the nerve to wear it out, and I have to say I have decided I really like my color blocked coat. It is super comfy and ridiculously warm, which has been great since I have been … More Pattern Review: BS-07-2011-119
The latest collection of Marfy patterns has been released, with lots of floaty pretty dresses perfect for spring. I have never sewn with a Marfy pattern (I can’t even bring myself to get over the cost and buy one, especially with the lack of instructions and multi-sizing), but I have seen them used with lovely … More Newsflash: Spring/Summer Marfy Patterns Announced
The early preview of the April Burda magazine was just posted to the German website. It seems like I haven’t been very impressed by any of the early previews recently (only to then be blown away by the full issue of the magazine), but this month I think I might be in for a full … More April Burda Style Early Preview Posted
Yet another “quick” sewing project I decided to make up that has nothing to do with my year-long sewing goals. To be completely honest, due to multiple family members relocating at close to the same time the living space is a bit cramped right now, so some of my fabric stash is readily accessible and … More Pattern Review: BS-12-2012-138
The latest round of Butterick patterns can be seen here. It seems like the biggest trend for this spring is oversized baggy clothes. Though I will admit that the new Gertie and retro patterns buck the trend somewhat. Overall there isn’t anything I find totally drool-worthy, but there are some nice dresses for spring. Let’s … More Newsflash: New Butterick Patterns Announced
Pattern Review has posted their annual report of the previous year’s top ten patterns. Looks like the main theme of 2012 was simple wardrobe basics and Sewaholic patterns. I have two of these patterns in my to-sew stash (Simplicity 1916 and Vogue 8747), but most of the patterns I don’t already have don’t really interest … More Best Patterns of 2012
