I know some people are obsessed with awards shows, and others can’t stand them. There will be more than enough analysis, trash talking, and gushing on tv and in magazines for weeks to come. I don’t really need to add to all the commotion, but now that I am sewing clothes I can’t help but … More Academy Awards – Gowns I Loved
Finally I have a raincoat! And pictures to prove it! This was the first of my “Bonus Items” in my sewing challenge. It took a bit longer than I had anticipated since my first pattern choice ended up failing at the muslin stage. And applying all the seam sealing tape made pressing take longer than … More Pattern Review: Burda 7360
So far I think things have been going quite well for my year-long sewing challenge – this dress is the third essential item completed. I knew I wanted to make this dress as soon as I saw it in last July’s Burda, but it took me a while to gather the materials and get around … More Pattern Review: BS 07-2011-131
I only got around to posting the coat update yesterday, but I actually got a bit further along than I thought I would (sick again… means more sewing time). Now that my raincoat project is nearing completion (need to finish facings, linings, buttons, etc), I am starting to think about what my next few projects … More Sewing Challenge – Planning the Next Phase
After my pants I was planning on working on my raincoat, but a bad first choice of patterns delayed that a bit. While I was working on tracing and muslining my second version, I decided I would make one of the quicker items on my sewing challenge list – the any occasion top. What made … More 2012 Sewing Challenge – Item Number 2 Completed
I am excited to be posting the official review for my first completed project of my 2012 sewing challenge! BS-10-2011-127 Readers of my blog know I have been obsessing over these Burda pants since last October, and finally I have a pair of my own: My grey pants! My attempt at posing… Another front view … More Pattern Review: BS 10-2011-127
Alright, so I thought I would post an update on the progress of things for my 2012 sewing challenge. I finished the muslin for the Burda pants, and the fit was pretty good. I have decided I don’t like the patch pockets – they are too stiff and make the pants pucker funny around my … More Sewing Challenge Update
The German Burda website has posted the full preview of the Spring/Summer 2012 collection! In general, I usually find I like more in the fall/winter collections but I have actually found quite a few nice pieces in this collection (what can I say, I am a Burda fanboi… fangurl? Whatever, I loves me my Burda!). … More Newsflash – Burda Spring/Summer Envelope Collection Posted
Not that this will be of much interest to anyone who actually reads this blog, but the rulebook for the new skating season has been posted by USARS. Â They have also posted an update to the Figure and Dance Requirements. USARS Rulebook 2012 CIPA Rulebook 2012 Figure Draw Update 2011-2012 A few changes: (1) Previously, … More Newsflash – USARS 2012 Skating Rules Posted
One thing I have noticed about my sewing – I seem to make a lot of things I would NEVER buy from a store. I don’t think I would ever spend money on things like a green wool coat (too expensive), a snake print trench (too frivolous), or a very fitted party dress (because I would … More Sewing Plans 2012: The Tim Gunn 10 Essential Items Challenge!
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