After finally finishing my stuff for the wedding, I wanted something fast and easy before I got going on the projects for my sister. Having only 2 pattern pieces, McCall’s pattern 6078 fit the bill. M6078 I have this wonderful soft drapey blue knit that I really want to make into a top, however, I love … More Pattern Review: M6078
So, as may have been obvious, I have recently been ooooh-ing and ahhhhh-ing over the Burda Style Magazine pants patterns. I would really really love to be able to make the perfect pant. I have never been able to find pants that fit. Too long or too short. If they fit my thigh then the … More Pattern Review: Vogue 1051, Or The Search for the Perfect Pant
I have been doing a lot of talking about Burda lately, but I haven’t shown any of my projects. I thought it was about time I showed off my first Burda project ever. I discussed my introduction to Burda here. When I got the February magazine, there weren’t a lot of things I wanted to make, … More Pattern Review: BS 02-2011-106
Alright, as we all know I did some major stash accumulation a few weeks ago. And I have a long list of things I need to get working on located on the left side of the blog. Top of the list: make a dress for the wedding I am going to in June. So I … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 4014
Alright, this will be the first and official review of my skating costumes made using Kwik Sew Pattern 2601. This is my only TNT (tried-and-true/tried-and-tested) pattern as of yet. I have used it for every single skating costume I have made. I have recently acquired some new KwikSew patterns with different sleeve options (raglan sleeves), … More Pattern Review: Kwik Sew 2601
As promised, a pattern review for my “Aes Sedai” dresses. Luckily, since the movie release of Lord of the Rings, fantasy inspired costume patterns are not too difficult to come by. Sadly, all of the shapes are similar to those worn by Arwen and Eowyn. So I decided to make two dresses: one directly from … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 4940
I thought it would be fitting for my first pattern review to be of the first pattern I ever used, Butterick 6698. My first pattern, now out of print (OOP). I was invited to a large exciting costume party, and through much debate and planning, it was decided I would go as Yuko from xxxHolic. … More Pattern Review: Butterick 6698
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