So, turns out I’m going to be making two sets of dirndls for German Octoberfest! One for the person I know, and one for her friend. I’ve actually started construction (or, more precisely, I’m nearing the end of it), but for now I’ll just tantalize you with some material pictures. (Also, as a side note – … More Dirndl Update – Twice as Nice!
I was getting a bit worried, because my October Burda hadn’t shown up on its normal timetable (I rather predictably get my issues on the Monday following the full preview postings on the Russian website). Happily, it along with the Fall/Winter Burda Easy have both shown up, providing me with much motivation to get other … More My October Burda Came, But Now I Want November!
This is another book I’ve read as the result of a Sword and Laser book club pick. It is the first time they’ve chosen a collection of short stories, so it was a nice change of pace from the more typical tomes that can double as bug-crushers. The tales in Stories of Your Life and Others by … More Book Review: Stories of Your Life and Others
The full preview of the Fall/Winter 2014 Burda Easy Magazine has been posted on the Russian website. I was obsessed with several designs in the early preview, and although I think Burda pretty much used the preview to show us the good stuff, overall I have to say this is a pretty awesome issue, especially … More Newsflash: Burda Easy Fall/Winter Full Preview Posted
My original plan to get back into sewing was to make stuff for me. Well, that hasn’t happened. At all. I’m knee deep in Project Dirndl, I’ve had at least 8 skating costume orders already, and the project that got me back in the sewing room was making a dress for my sister. Yes, even … More Not a Pattern Review: Vogue 8727 – The Red Red Wine Dress
The full preview of the October edition of BurdaStyle Magazine has been posted over on the Russian website. Based on the early previews I had already decided I was pretty excited for this issue, and while I’m still firmly rooted in the excitement camp, there are a few more “BWTF” nominees for this month than … More Newsflash: October Burda Preview Posted
First things first – I sewed! A dress! But it is not for me. It was for my sister, so I didn’t really get paid for it, technically, though she awesomely circled the smallest Whole Foods parking lot in the world so I could run in and get the really good fish sauce. The barter … More Exciting News!
Both the Russian and the German Burda websites have the early preview photos of the Fall/Winter Burda Easy Magazine posted. (Side note: the German website also has a few garment photos from the regular October issue up for viewing as well.) P-an-da has more of the model photos up as well. In any case, I … More Newsflash: Fall/Winter Burda Easy Preview Posted
The McCall’s website has the new Marfy patterns up for viewing. The Marfy patterns are always so pretty to look at, but I’ve never been able to justify the cost to myself. Still, it’s fun to look at all the pretty designs: F3472 – Love this coat! It looks like it could have come out … More Newsflash: Fall/Winter Marfy Announced
The early preview for the October Burda is up on both the German and Russian websites. So far I have to say – I’m intrigued! I’ve already seen at least one thing I really like (a jacket – is anyone surprised? No…), and a few other things I’m thinking will go on my wish list. … More Newsflash: October Burda Early Preview Posted
