So I hadn’t been checking the pattern websites for a few days, and apparently that is when they decided to put out their new patterns! McCall’s and Simplicity both have new patterns out, so I figure I will start with McCall’s. Most of the McCall’s patterns seem to be part of their new “Fashion Star” line … More New Patterns Announced: Simplicity AND McCall’s!
Ok you guys – confession time. Yesterday I sewed. For myself. Not one of the five practice outfits I need to make in the next week, but some nice summery linen pants! After the past two weeks where I have nearly killed myself with a few all-nighters trying to get stuff done for people who … More Sew Naughty – A Sewing Challenge Item Completed!
Sewing, I have been doing some! Actually, a lot! But, sadly, it has been almost all for other people… So no pictures (I feel awkward showing pictures of things I make for non-family people because (1) I don’t necessarily want them to know about the Blog and (2) I don’t want them to feel weird … More Sewing Update
Since my sewing has been completely focused on skating costumes for others recently, I have very little to show, I thought I would continue my Skate Equipment review series so that I at least have *something* to talk about. My plan is to do a weekly skate-part review post until I have covered a majority … More Skating Equipment: Let’s Talk Bearings
Ok, so I went to Joann Fabrics to get the latest Butterick patterns on sale: They had all the patterns I wanted! It probably helped that they forgot to put the $1.99 sale sign out… But I made the mistake of stopping at the good Joann’s (yes, there is a good one – they have … More It followed me home…
Ok, so yesterday I posted when the German website put up the full preview of the garment images, but today Russian Burda has put up a full preview of all the magazine images! Awesome! The model photos don’t really do anything to change my opinion of what is in this issue, BUT it appears German … More Burda July Update – I Jumped the Gun!
Jo-Ann will be having a $1.99 Butterick pattern sale Thursday June 7 – Saturday June 9. A good time to grab the latest patterns!
The German Burda website has posted the full preview of the garment images and line drawings for July. Overall I have to say this is my least favorite issue this year so far. There really aren’t any fabulously tailored pieces, and even their easy resort-wear is sort of a joke – let’s make things out … More Newsflash: July Burda Full Preview Posted!
While I do not need more fabric and I will refrain from buying any this time around, I couldn’t help but feel that it would be good to pass along the news that fabric.com is having an awesome 30/50/60% off sale. While there are lots of great fabrics to be had, I can’t help but point … More Fabric.com – Fab Sales!
I did a fair bit of talking about skate equipment this past year as I documented my transition from Atlas Plates to Roll Line Plates (and something of a transition back on my loop skates). I thought it might be fun to do something of a series on skating equipment and the options available. Since … More Skating Equipment: Let’s Talk Wheels
Doctor T Designs 