Firstly, Happy Pi Day! Science and math nerds rejoice! Secondly, I sewed something! I had really hoped to get my first Sew Your Kibbe Challenge garment done in February after I had posted my initial plans, but a prolonged infection had me down and out for the better part of the past two weeks. Truth … More Pattern Review: New Look 6330
New Look is the latest line to announce their fall fashions. There are some cute looks, though a few are suspiciously close to previous Simplicity releases, so it might be best to cross reference your own pattern stash if you see something you like. Let’s take a look: 6571 – This dress is pretty cute. … More Fall 2018 New Look Patterns
Since my post on the new Simplicity patterns, there has been one critically important update: 8723 – Harry Potter officially licensed robes! This pattern contains the patterns of the robe, sweater, and ties, in both child and adult sizes. I will be getting this. As someone who has been lucky enough to visit the … More Simplicity Update and Possible Summer 2018 New Look Patterns
I’m not sure when the New Look Spring collection came out, but I sure missed the announcement! It’s a fairly small collection of looks, and fairly simple in styling, but there are a few goodies in here, especially if you haven’t found a bomber jacket pattern you like yet. Here’s what’s new: 6540 – This … More New Look and Marfy Spring 2018
Or, “In which I sew like a dumbass, but am saved by questionable pattern drafting and stretchy fabric.” Truly, this dress should not fit, yet, here we are. I was a bit dubious about New Look 6298 when it first came out, yet the idea of a slouchy knit dress won me over, and I’ve … More Pattern Review: New Look 6298 Teal Knit Dress (Stash Contest Entry #3)
The fall New Looks are here. I’m not finding anything super awesome for myself, but there are plenty of styles that are following the current trends. Let’s take a look: 6524 – This simple sheath dress comes with several sleeve options. Very consistent with the sleeve trends we’ve seen this year, though much … More 2017 Fall New Look Patterns
The latest looks from Simplicity and New Look have been posted to the Simplicity site. On the whole there aren’t a lot of general clothing patterns I’m too excited about (they are mostly simple silhouettes that focus on the recent boxy ruffle trend), but for cosplayers and costumers this release is an absolute goldmine. Let’s … More Simplicity and New Look Summer 2017
