It is a truth universally acknowledged that anyone who makes sewing plans and posts them on the internet is doomed to fail in said plans because such is the way of life. Also, I expect that given the general vibe that is 2020, the fates are going to double down in this regard. However, all … More In Which I Shoot Myself in the Foot
The news has been all over the sewing community, but I thought I’d just add a quick note since so many people come here for the Burda posts. It seems that the US Burda site is being re-configured, and that all of your account data, should you have any, will be going away. This includes … More Sewing PSA: Download Your BurdaStyle.com Files
Firstly, Happy Pi Day! Science and math nerds rejoice! Secondly, I sewed something! I had really hoped to get my first Sew Your Kibbe Challenge garment done in February after I had posted my initial plans, but a prolonged infection had me down and out for the better part of the past two weeks. Truth … More Pattern Review: New Look 6330
While I’ve been writing quite a bit about David Kibbe’s style system on the blog for the past few months, I have to openly admit I wasn’t working from the primary source at the time. With the book having something of a renaissance in recent years, along with a low supply on the secondary market, … More Book Review: David Kibbe’s Metamorphosis
My Image Magazine traditionally only releases two issues per year, but they’ve recently expanded to include a special summer and special autumn issue (which you can purchase here) that aren’t included as part of the regular subscription. Here is a look at what’s included in this special edition – we get 3 tops, 4 dresses, … More My Image Magazine: Autumn Special 2018
Hot on the heels of Simplicity, Butterick, and the latest Burda magazine, we have the new McCall’s patterns for early fall. I’m a bit slow getting to this release, but there wasn’t a whole lot I’m excited to talk about (except perhaps the cosplay patterns). So, with that lackluster introduction, let’s jump into it: M7818 … More Early Fall 2018 McCall’s Patterns
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
Before we get into this, I just want to throw out there that all of the products mentioned have been purchased with my own money, are not sponsored in any way, and all reviews are based on my opinion and experience working with the products. I have a lot of links to a lot of … More Makeup Overhaul and Product Review (Wardrobe Planning Post #11)
The full preview of the November BurdaStyle Magazine has been out for over a week now, but I was so rapped up in Bee sewing and fleeing natural disasters that I didn’t have time to get a review up. But I’m having something of a sewing hangover, so rather than being actually productive, I’m just … More November 2017 BurdaStyle Magazine
I am so excited right now, because I won round 2 of the Pattern Review Sewing Bee! This is my first ever contest win on Pattern Review, and my first time making it as far as Round 3 of the Sewing Bee! It was a bit like that one scene from Little Miss Sunshine in here … More I won!
Doctor T Designs 