A Very Burda Weekend

Ah, yes.  I am still aglow over the October preview and super excited over the pattern sales.  And, luckily, my fearful anticipation of the swarming masses of home seamstresses duking it out of the Burda drawers was for naught.  Indeed, the few people who were there for patterns were all looking at Simplicity.  And, unlike all of … More A Very Burda Weekend

Burda Early Preview

The BurdaStyle early preview for October is posted on the German website here.  Usually I refrain from posting comments until the full preview (with line drawings) is available, however, this issue looks like it could be a good one. Normally I am not a vest person, but wow I really like this: Also, These pants, I … More Burda Early Preview

Obsessive Sewing

Have you ever had a project where you decided you were going to finish it tonight, no matter what?  Well, I just had one of those projects.  I have three more items I am wanting to sew before the sibling heads overseas.  However, I know that the black coat is going to take quite a bit … More Obsessive Sewing