The latest patterns from Butterick have been announced. I have to say that the Retro and designer patterns are fairly interesting this time around – I am swooning over a few of the Retro looks, for sure – but the rest of the designs are pretty boring. Let’s take a peak: First, the fun Butterick … More Newsflash: New Butterick Spring Patterns Announced
Burda Style Russia has posted the full preview of the February issue. Based on first impressions I wasn’t overly excited for this issue. Now that the full preview is here, I have to say my opinion has totally changed. I mean, yes, there are a lot of potato sack (and I mean literal burlap potato … More Newsflash: February Burda Preview Posted
My Image Magazine has announced their Spring/Summer issue for 2014. I looked at the line drawings first and told myself I didn’t need to buy this issue because I already have a lot of similar pattern. Then I looked at the garment photos and totally changed my mind. Let’s take a look: The Spring issue! … More Newsflash: My Image Spring/Summer 2014 Announced
I had originally planned to wear my new peplum cardigan for the holiday festivities, but an unexpected fabric purchase, coupled with an unexpected heat spell, inspired me to whip up a little last-minute something to wear for Christmas day. BS-12-2013-119A And when I say last-minute, I mean last-minute. I had traced and cut out the … More Pattern Review: BS-12-2013-119A
Keeping warm at skating practice during the winter months is all about layering. I don’t see much point in making practice dresses that I can’t wear year-round, and having the option of taking off a long sleeve shirt is nice during days where the rink is warmer than anticipated. The thing is I am very … More Pattern Review: Burda 6990
Vogue has released their latest collection of patters for Spring 2014. Overall it seems like the designer patterns are really sleek and modern, where as all the Very Easy Vogues are poofy voluminous shirts. As much as I appreciate a lot of the patterns in this collection, I don’t know how many of them I … More Newsflash: Spring 2014 Vogue Patterns Announced
We all know I have a thing for Burda Style Magazine. I have been choosing what I think are the best and worst patterns each month, and finally it is time for the ultimate showdown – choosing the best and worst patterns and magazines of the entire year! First, if you want to look at … More A Year in Review: Burda Style Magazine 2013
The early preview pictures for the February Burda have been posted on the Russian Burda website. I don’t know how I am going to feel about this issue based on the early pictures… I think the photography and styling feels very current and perhaps a bit more like a high fashion editorial than we have … More Newsflash: February Burda Early Preview Posted
You know what they say about best laid plans… I have so many projects in my queue, and yet not much sewing has happened. I would like to say that my lack of output was due to a busy holiday schedule, but it really has more to due with the fact that I somehow managed … More Pattern Review: McCall’s 6844 Peplum Cardigan
The Russian Burda website has posted the full preview of the January 2014 Burda Magazine. January is always and interesting issue; a weird cross between New Year’s Eve party dresses and crazy sauce costumes. Honestly, after the early preview I wasn’t expecting to be excited by much in this issue. I am happy to say that, … More Newsflash: January Burda Preview Posted
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