Writing reviews for new pattern releases used to be one of my favorite parts of posting to this blog. I know a lot of people would read specifically because of those reviews, but at a certain point it got to be too much for me. It was a combination of several things; burnout, for sure, … More Blink Twice for No
The latest patterns from Kwik Sew have been released. Aside from the one swimsuit pattern, which is actually really cute, the whole release is so boring I really don’t have much commentary to add. But, regardless, here is the latest from Kwik Sew: K4263 – The swimsuit is pretty cute! Love the top. The cover … More Kwik Sew Patterns Spring/Summer 2019
The Fall/Winter Kwik Sew Patterns have been announced! Kwik Sew is one of those brands that I used to love, but have been increasingly unimpressed with since it got bought up by McButtVogue. At first glance I was not at all excited by this collection, but upon further inspection, there are a few patterns I … More Fall/Winter 2018 Kwik Sew Patterns
In an effort to get caught up on all the new major pattern releases, I thought I’d role Kwik Sew and Marfy into one post. Partially because I’m trying to get caught up before the Winter Holiday Vogues roll out, and partly because Kwik Sew is not bad, but rather small and Marfy feels like … More Fall/Winter Kwik Sew and Marfy Announcements
While I made many skating costumes for other skaters over the past season, I also managed to make some costumes for myself, because I skated this year! I was unable to compete the last two years due to a back injury. While it plagued me this year as well, I was finally strong enough to … More 2017 Nationals Skating Costumes
So Kwik Sew had a spring release, but I’m just going to be frank and say it really isn’t that exciting. I love Kwik Sew, but it just isn’t the same since the take-over. Lots of kids items and crafty stuff here, only 4 adult clothing patterns, and none of them particularly inspiring. Here is … More Kwik Sew Spring 2017
The latest collection from Kwik Sew is here. I know it is for fall and winter, but even still there are a surprising number of coats and jackets in this collection. Minimal athletic wear and some kids stuff round out the collection. Not a whole lot to get excited about, though there are a lot … More Fall/Winter 2016 Kwik Sew Patterns
Real life is in crazy mode, at least through the end of the month, so posting will continue to be sparse for a while. Rest assured I’m up to my eyeballs in stretch fabrics, sequins, and stones. It just seems like as soon as I get on top of my work pile something happens and I … More Kwik Sew Summer 2016
The latest collection of Kwik Sew is here. I’ve been a bit down about the recent Kwik Sew patterns, but, I have to say that, on the whole, this release isn’t too bad. Nothing amazing (Kwik Sew is aimed at newer sewers, so that is to be expected), but certainly a few cute designs, including … More New Spring Kwik Sew Patterns
As long-time readers know, Kwik Sew used to be one of my favorite pattern companies. The large collection of athletic and dance patterns, along with the thicker pattern paper and easy instructions made them an all-around win. However, the types of patterns since the BMV takeover haven’t been quite as exciting as the company used … More Fall 2015 Kwik Sew Patterns
Doctor T Designs 