On the whole I don’t find the new Simplicity and New Look patterns to be terribly exciting, although I will say that the Vintage reprints are rather nice. Not much new in terms of silhouettes or styles, but there are some new lingerie patterns, which is interesting, and lots of new costume patterns from Simplicity. … More Fall 2016 Simplicity and New Look Patterns
I’ve spent about a week getting caught up at work since getting home from Nationals, but it feels like I’ve fallen incredibly far behind on sewing news because EVERYONE has released their fall patterns! I’ve got reviews for McCall’s, Butterick, New Look, and Simplicity coming up, not to mention that the Burda Easy Fall/Winter Magazine … More September 2016 BurdaStyle Magazine
I’m incredibly far behind in my posting, because it’s been an insane summer. Between helping my sister plan a bridal shower, going to San Diego Comic-Con, and judging at the roller skating national championships, I’ve been either really busy or totally exhausted. Happily, I’ve actually got a finished sewing project to post! Sadly, that post … More McCall’s Early Fall 2016 Patterns
The Burda Fall/Winter 2016 Envelope Catalog patterns (EDIT: also seen here, since German Burda has updated its website) have been announced on the German Burda Website. I’m an undeniable Burda fangirl, so I’m always excited by the biannual release of the new Burda catalog. I don’t think I’ve added quite as many patterns to my … More Fall/Winter 2016 Burda Catalog Patterns
It’s that time again – another new Burda is headed our way. I’m always excited when the August issue rolls around – I’m typically a big fan of Burda’s fall and winter fashions. And I’m happy to say that I think this year’s issue starts fall sewing off on a high note. There are lots … More BurdaStyle Magazine August 2016
I’m a bit late getting around to posting the newest pattern releases. I just finished 11 skating costumes last week, and I’ve got 6 more to work on before nationals, but I think I’m going to make it. I may even have time to sneak in a sewing project for me! I’ll be posting progress … More New Vogue – Fall 2016
The latest collection from Simplicity Patterns is here, and I think it is quite good! They seem to be pumping out quite a few cosplay patterns, and with connections to DC, Marvel, Nintendo, and Doctor Who, it looks like they’ve got quite a few bases covered. Their every-day patterns aren’t quite as exciting this time … More New Simplicity Patterns June 2016
In honor of finally being finished with sewing skating costumes for regionals (the nationals pile is still quite high, but I’ll get there soon enough), I’m actually *gasp* writing a post. I’ve still got a bit of an E6000 high going on from gluing the rhinestones, so you’ll hopefully forgive me if I’m a bit … More BurdaStyle Magazine July 2016
The Fall/Winter issue of My Image Magazine is here! My Image is one of the newer pattern magazine – this is issue #13 of their biannual publication. I’ve only made one of their patterns so far, but I love it and wear it obsessively, so I’ve continued to order their magazine, even though their designs … More Fall/Winter 2016 My Image Magazine (Issue #13)
Real life is in crazy mode, at least through the end of the month, so posting will continue to be sparse for a while. Rest assured I’m up to my eyeballs in stretch fabrics, sequins, and stones. It just seems like as soon as I get on top of my work pile something happens and I … More Kwik Sew Summer 2016
Doctor T Designs 