The preview for the July BurdaStyle Magazine has been posted. I feel like I should be underwhelmed with this month’s selection, yet, somehow, I’m not. True, there are probably only 2 or 3 stand out patterns that have me close to swooning, but I’m actually pondering quite a few of the other looks in this … More July 2017 BurdaStyle Magazine
Life’s been crazy insane busy these past few weeks, and it really doesn’t look like it will be letting up anytime soon, but I thought I’d pop in to look at the McCall’s summer releases in spite of the fact that there are 12 other things that I should be doing right now. What is that … More Summer McCall’s 2017
The June issue of BurdaStyle Magazine has been posted. Normally between the June and July issues I tend to find one month great and the other pretty dull. Let’s just say I’m keeping my fingers crossed for July, because there really isn’t a whole lot going on in this issue, which shall henceforth be known … More June 2017 BurdaStyle Magazine
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
After last month’s issue arrived and I saw the preview, I expected the May issue to be a bit disappointing. However, Burda has won me over again this month with bright prints, fun styling, and an AMAZING collection of Plus patterns. I want to wear all of the Plus looks. Seriously. ALL of them. There is quite … More May 2017 BurdaStyle Magazine
I had received a notice earlier this year that my Burda Plus subscription was to be cancelled, and I had thought it was the end of the magazine. However, it seems as though that only the English version of this magazine (along with the English Burda Easy) were discontinued, as the new Spring/Summer edition of … More Burda Plus Magazine Spring/Summer 2017
The latest collection from Vogue is here! I’m sure the collective ooohs and aaahs of the blog-o-sphere have already been heard internet wide, but I was a bit distracted finishing my sudoku entries to pay much mind. But now that I’ve got a bit of breather room, I think it’s time to throw my assessment … More Summer 2017 Vogue Patterns
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
I thought I’d hop on a few of the recent trends with my Wardrobe Sudoku contest makes, and culottes is one of the popular trends I’ve been eyeing. The February Burda came out, and I couldn’t quite get the high waisted culottes out of my mind. Happily, I also had some stash fabric that I … More Pattern Review: BS-02-2017-104C (Wardrobe Sudoku Item #7)
After my first attempt ended in total disaster, my second managed to avoid the fit issues of the first try (without any pattern alterations I might add – fabric choice is important!) and resulted in an almost awesome pair of pants. Turns out I’m still not in love with the way the fabric is behaving, though … More Pattern Review: BS-10-2010-104 (Wardrobe Sudoku Item #6)
Doctor T Designs 