Vogue has released some new patterns! Looks like a lot of party dresses, some fall/winter coats, and a few accessories. Overall I find the silhouettes to be too boxy and oversized for my taste. Even with most of the dresses I find that I either an not excited or I have something that would be … More Newsflash – New Vogue Patterns Announced
Although I do not currently have any patterns from the Canadian pattern company Jalie, I have been eyeing their fabulous jeans and some of the skating patterns for quite a while. I do plan to order from them eventually, but I want to do one massive order to reduce shipping costs. In any case, they … More Newsflash – New Jalie Patterns
So I have started on my wooly green winter Burda coat – the BWOF-01-2001-120/121 mashup. The last time I made a Burda coat, I used an envelope pattern and I preemptively made a lot of adjustments because I was in a rush and I was used to Big4 sizing. That turned out to be a … More Oh Burda, How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways…
Check out this great interview with Brandon Sanderson! He is a fantasy writer who was chosen to complete the Wheel of Time series after the original author, Robert Jordan, passed away in 2007. He also writes great books of his own – highly recommended! My favorite is the Mistborn Trilogy, although I have enjoyed reading … More Interview with Brandon Sanderson
I thought it might be fun to give you all a tour of my sewing space. I don’t know that I can call it a “room” as I am in a studio apartment, but it is a space dedicated to sewing. Originally I was using it as a bedroom, but I think it is much … More Sewing Room Tour
Ok, as promised, here are some pictures of my new-new skates: Pretty Harlick boots Roll Line Giotto Plate Shiny new Roll Line Giotto wheels. I have been able to wear them a few times and so far I really like my new vice grips on wheels figure skates. Ok, I kid. But not really. Anyone who … More Fancy Italian Footwear, Part VII
I was wasting time looking stuff up on YouTube and happened to run across some of these old videos of world class pairs skaters from the early 80’s. Stunning.
I am so excited to be back sewing for myself and finally not projects where I feel like I want to have a big reveal when I have finished. So I have been doing a little planning for my fall/early winter sewing projects, and thought I would share. Project #1: BWOF 01-2001-120/121 Caban Jacket Having … More Fall Sewing Plans
Those of you who have been following my blog know that I have been doing a lot of sewing for my sister these past few months. A dress, two shirts, a cape, an iPod sleeve, and a full on winter coat. Other than a super quick dress and two pants whipped up from an already … More Summer of S.W.A.G.
Happy dance! My first Burda subscription is here, and it is October! So super excited. While I don’t want to make everything, I do want to make a lot from this issue. Several dresses, most of those lovely blouses (especially style 121), some jackets and coats, the vest, and those pants! Actually several of the … More It Came!
