It’s a double preview day – both the German and Russian websites have posted the early preview photos for the March 2014 Burda magazine and the 2014 Spring/Summer Burda Plus magazine. Right now I am feeling like Burda is going a bit overboard with the dust ruffle sleeves, but overall there are quite a few … More Newsflash: March Burda and Spring/Summer Burda Plus Previews Posted
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
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
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. 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. 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. The thing is I am very … More Pattern Review: Burda 6990
We all know I have a thing for Burda Style Magazine. I have been choosing what I think are the best and worst patterns each month, and finally it is time for the ultimate showdown – choosing the best and worst patterns and magazines of the entire year! First, if you want to look at … More A Year in Review: Burda Style Magazine 2013
The early preview pictures for the February Burda have been posted on the Russian Burda website. I don’t know how I am going to feel about this issue based on the early pictures… I think the photography and styling feels very current and perhaps a bit more like a high fashion editorial than we have … More Newsflash: February Burda Early Preview Posted
The Russian Burda website has posted the full preview of the January 2014 Burda Magazine. January is always and interesting issue; a weird cross between New Year’s Eve party dresses and crazy sauce costumes. Honestly, after the early preview I wasn’t expecting to be excited by much in this issue. I am happy to say that, … More Newsflash: January Burda Preview Posted
I got really distracted in November, so I don’t want to add a lot to my sewing plans list. Really, I probably shouldn’t be adding anything at all. But recent fabric purchases (oops) and sewing successes may have swayed my sewing interest for the moment. Most of my unfinished November projects are fairly simple though … More December Sewing Plans
Firstly, for those of you celebrating – Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have a great holiday surrounded by friends and family. Secondly, for those of you not celebrating (or, well, even if you are), you can get excited about the early preview for the January 2014 Burda! Or, well, ok, maybe excited might be … More Happy Thanksgiving and a Burda Preview!
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