Long time blog readers may recall that back in 2020 I had planned a mini-wardrobe challenge, which I then promptly didn’t sew for several months, made 3 garments for (two tops and a skirt), and never really went back to for several more months after that. I never really abandoned the plans, but I did … More Pattern Review: McCall’s 7430 Knit Dress
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 line of new summer patterns has been released with the recent announcement from McCall’s, which can be seen here. While I think that a lot of the new patterns are sort of generically lovely summer styles, there are a few that I’m on the fence with in terms of adding to the list. … More McCall’s Patterns Summer 2020
First off, HAPPY PI DAY! Secondly, I am aware that we are living in interesting times and reviewing new sewing patterns is perhaps a bit trivial with COVID-19 high on everyone’s minds. However, if we are all quarantined at home, I can guarantee that my current “commuting time” is absolutely going to turn into “sewing … More Spring 2020 McCall’s Patterns
In my post about the 2019 Winter/Holiday Patterns from McCall’s, I was pretty excited abut this cape pattern because of the quasi-Star Wars vibes it was giving off, and so I really wanted to make a version for myself before the final movie in the saga was released. Ultimately, I’m not sure that my version … More Pattern Review: McCall’s 8029
The first release of the new year from McCall’s is here, and while we get a lot of what we would expect as far as designs go, we also get something totally new and unexpected, which is that there is now a name hashtag printed on each pattern cover. It’s… interesting. I’ll provide more thoughts … More McCall’s Patterns Early Spring 2020
The Winter/Holiday Collection from McCall’s has been released! It seems like a smaller collection than normal, but there are some nice patterns in this set. The numbering system is a bit interesting in that it jumps quite a bit, but the focus is definitely on patterns that will work well for the holiday and early … More 2019 Winter/Holiday MCall’s Patterns
So I know this isn’t a common thing to do on sewing blogs nowadays, but, I actually sewed! I made a thing! It’s not too in-depth of a project, but it’s at least something, and I’m pretty excited about it. Possibly a bit more excited about the actual act of sewing than the finished product, … More Pattern Review: McCall’s M7975
Fall fashion releases are ramping up, and the new looks from McCall’s are here. This is one of those releases where I can appreciate the styles McCall’s has created, but I also really don’t feel a strong need to buy any of them. There is plenty to see in any case, so let’s jump in: … More McCall’s Fall Patterns 2019
I have returned! I will give a more in-depth look back at my summer adventures after I get caught up on all of the pattern releases and other posts I’ve fallen behind on the past month and a half. By now I’m sure most of the sewing sphere has moved on from this news, but … More McCall’s Patterns Early Fall 2019
Doctor T Designs 