The latest collection from Simplicity Patterns has been released. If you are into vintage looks and kids clothes you are in luck – this release will be fantastic for you! If you are looking for more modern pieces, there probably isn’t going to be much here that excites you, but let’s take a look: 8504 … More Winter/Holiday 2017 Simplicity Patterns
The Fall/Winter Burda Plus has recently hit shelves, and I have to say, it’s quite a good issue! Lots of great classic pieces that will be great for years to come. Let’s take a look: In general, most styles have two or three variations in this magazine, but it does a great job of displaying … More Fall/Winter 2017 Burda Plus Magazine
A bit belated, but my review for the October BurdaStyle Magazine is finally here! While I’m not quite as obsessed with this issue as I was with August or September, I still think this is a very solid release with lots of great pieces for fall. Let’s get into it: First up, let’s take a look at … More October 2017 BurdaStyle Magazine
I was super excited to have made it through to the third round of the Bee. Last year was my first time participating and I made it to Round 2, but was out at that point. It worked out for the best, perhaps, because last year the contestants in Round 3 had quite a challenging … More Pattern Review Sewing Bee Round 3: Reversible Garment (aka Pattern Review: Simplicity 8418)
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!
My second round entry for the Pattern Review Sewing Bee is in! It was a lot more work than I was anticipating, but I’m really pleased with the final product. They asked for fabulous sleeves. I did my best to deliver. Here is my official entry and Pattern Review: All About Sleeve: Since the sleeves … More Pattern Review Sewing Bee Round 2: Sleeves!
While I made many skating costumes for other skaters over the past season, I also managed to make some costumes for myself, because I skated this year! I was unable to compete the last two years due to a back injury. While it plagued me this year as well, I was finally strong enough to … More 2017 Nationals Skating Costumes
The second round for the Pattern Review Sewing Bee has started, and I’m in it! I’m so excited to have moved on to the second round! I’ve got a few more scheduled posts coming up, but until then I’m going to be sewing…. SLEEVES! We should all know my thoughts on the Cuban Pete costume … More Pattern Review Sewing Bee Round 2 Has Started!
People always tell you that there will be a point in your life that you will go to a lot of weddings. I didn’t ever really believe them – I mean, sure, I’ve had a few friends get married, but I seem to be in a generation where weddings are more rare than not, viewed … More Pattern Review: Burda 6994 Blue Evening Gown
The fall collection from McCall’s was released just last week, but I’ve been a bit slow to post a preview because I’ve been distracted with the first round of the Pattern Review Sewing Bee. When I first looked at the page of new releases, I was a bit disappointed – there wasn’t anything that jumped … More New McCall’s Fall 2017
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