Although Simplicity was quite slow in posting their own spring collection, they managed to get the new Burda envelope patterns up before I could find them on the German website! These releases are always have a wide range of pattern types – from fancy gowns to swimsuits. It always seems to be a mixed bag … More Newsflash: Burda Spring/Summer 2014 Patterns Announced
Although these patterns have been out in stores for a few weeks (I even already bought some at a Joann’s sale), the Simplicity website has finally put up their new spring patterns. Although I thought most of these patterns were rather basic, a surprising number already found their way home with me, so I guess … More Newsflash: Spring Simplicity Patterns Announced
Normally I don’t set out reading goals like I do for sewing and skating. Reading has always been fun, and I never want to make it feel like a task. Last year, however, my friend took me to a Geek & Sundry panel at WonderCon (a comics/general nerdiness convention), wherein I found The Sword & … More Book Review: The Einstein Intersection
The latest patterns from Butterick have been announced. I have to say that the Retro and designer patterns are fairly interesting this time around – I am swooning over a few of the Retro looks, for sure – but the rest of the designs are pretty boring. Let’s take a peak: First, the fun Butterick … More Newsflash: New Butterick Spring Patterns Announced
Burda Style Russia has posted the full preview of the February issue. Based on first impressions I wasn’t overly excited for this issue. Now that the full preview is here, I have to say my opinion has totally changed. I mean, yes, there are a lot of potato sack (and I mean literal burlap potato … More Newsflash: February Burda Preview Posted
My Image Magazine has announced their Spring/Summer issue for 2014. I looked at the line drawings first and told myself I didn’t need to buy this issue because I already have a lot of similar pattern. Then I looked at the garment photos and totally changed my mind. Let’s take a look: The Spring issue! … More Newsflash: My Image Spring/Summer 2014 Announced
I had originally planned to wear my new peplum cardigan for the holiday festivities, but an unexpected fabric purchase, coupled with an unexpected heat spell, inspired me to whip up a little last-minute something to wear for Christmas day. BS-12-2013-119A And when I say last-minute, I mean last-minute. Â I had traced and cut out the … More Pattern Review: BS-12-2013-119A
Keeping warm at skating practice during the winter months is all about layering. Â I don’t see much point in making practice dresses that I can’t wear year-round, and having the option of taking off a long sleeve shirt is nice during days where the rink is warmer than anticipated. Â The thing is I am very … More Pattern Review: Burda 6990
Vogue has released their latest collection of patters for Spring 2014. Overall it seems like the designer patterns are really sleek and modern, where as all the Very Easy Vogues are poofy voluminous shirts. As much as I appreciate a lot of the patterns in this collection, I don’t know how many of them I … More Newsflash: Spring 2014 Vogue Patterns Announced
So I wasn’t planning on sewing any gifts this year. Â But then I went to the fabric store to get some materials for upcoming skating projects. Â And then I walked through the flat folds bargain section. Â And then I saw Green Lantern. Â And then, next think I knew, there were pillowcases. Green Lantern pillowcases! I … More A Little Gift Sewing
Doctor T Designs 