Another Sewing Challenge item down! Ok, so this was really a 2 item ensemble piece, but either way I get to cross another item off my Tim Gunn inspired list. Tim’s list included a “Sweatsuit Alternative” – an outfit that is easy going and comfortable but not a velour track suit or work out clothes … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 2369
You guys – I sewed! A skirt! That was part of my year-long sewing challenge! For those of you keeping track my goal was to make one item a month (at least), so right now I am half a month behind (since I have one “item” – actually a top/bottom combo outfit – half done). … More Pattern Review: BWOF-02-2005-128
Time to camp out in front of the Joann’s again – Thursday September 6 – Saturday September 8 Joann’s will be having a $2.49 Burda Sale and a $1.99 Simplicity Sale. I would hope that the new Burdas should be in stock by then, so everyone better watch out when I make a bee-line for … More Joann Sales – Burda Envelope Patterns!
The Russian Burda website has posted the full preview of the Fall/Winter Burda Easy. We all know I am obsessed with Burda, yet the easy fashion issues usually don’t hold much interest for me. And, despite this being a fall/winter issue with a nice assortment of tops, skirts, pants, and coats, I still couldn’t seem … More Newsflash: Burda Easy Fall/Winter Announced
Ok, so I made these up a while ago, but I never got around to doing an official pattern review. Since I don’t wear them, I can’t comment on how comfortable they are to wear, but they are SUPER easy to sew together. I think I can sew a man’s skating shirt in about 45 … More Pattern Review: Jalie 2802
It seems like nationals has barely finished, but the next season is already kicking up! USARS has posted the requirements for the 2012-2013 skating season. You can find the new requirements HERE. Read ’em and weep. The observant skater might notice a lot of changes and a lot of unfamiliar dances. That’s because there are … More Newsflash: 2012-2013 USARS Requirements Announced
Ok, so during my travels I had the luck of passing through SFO (San Francisco Airport) Terminal 3. Which means I was lucky enough to see the airport’s exhibit about the history of sewing. If you have been following some other jet-setting bloggers, you have most likely already seen pictures of this exhibit, but I … More Sewing Exhibit at SFO
For those of you who didn’t jump on one of the BMV online sales (like me – I don’t like to pay for shipping if I don’t have to), Joann’s will be having some Labor Day weekend sales from Friday August 31 – Monday September 3: $3.99 Vogue$1.99 McCall’s50% Off Red Tag Fabric There are … More Joann Memorial Weekend Sales
The Simplicity website has posted the Fall/Winter Collection for New Look. Overall it looks like there are some great basics – sheath dresses, pencil skirts, knit tops, and a few coats and jackets for fall. I love the simple pleating at the neckline. Nice basic sheath dress pattern (with optional peplums). This could be a … More Newsflash: Fall/Winter New Look Patterns Announced!
The German website has posted the early preview of the October Burda. So far, I think I am going to like October! I mean, based on what I see in the preview, I am not such a fan of the fabric and style choices, but the patterns look interesting and I can’t wait for the … More Newsflash: October Burda Early Preview Posted
Doctor T Designs 