The latest collection of Marfy patterns has been released, with lots of floaty pretty dresses perfect for spring. I have never sewn with a Marfy pattern (I can’t even bring myself to get over the cost and buy one, especially with the lack of instructions and multi-sizing), but I have seen them used with lovely … More Newsflash: Spring/Summer Marfy Patterns Announced
The early preview of the April Burda magazine was just posted to the German website. It seems like I haven’t been very impressed by any of the early previews recently (only to then be blown away by the full issue of the magazine), but this month I think I might be in for a full … More April Burda Style Early Preview Posted
Yet another “quick” sewing project I decided to make up that has nothing to do with my year-long sewing goals. To be completely honest, due to multiple family members relocating at close to the same time the living space is a bit cramped right now, so some of my fabric stash is readily accessible and … More Pattern Review: BS-12-2012-138
The latest round of Butterick patterns can be seen here. It seems like the biggest trend for this spring is oversized baggy clothes. Though I will admit that the new Gertie and retro patterns buck the trend somewhat. Overall there isn’t anything I find totally drool-worthy, but there are some nice dresses for spring. Let’s … More Newsflash: New Butterick Patterns Announced
Pattern Review has posted their annual report of the previous year’s top ten patterns. Looks like the main theme of 2012 was simple wardrobe basics and Sewaholic patterns. I have two of these patterns in my to-sew stash (Simplicity 1916 and Vogue 8747), but most of the patterns I don’t already have don’t really interest … More Best Patterns of 2012
The Russian Burda has posted the preview of the March issue! All in all… I am not quite as excited as I was for February. There are a few patterns I am excited about adding to my collection, but I don’t know that there is anything I am going to make up right away. A … More Newsflash: March Burda Preview Announced!
I have been doing more sewing – of the non-year-long-challenge related variety! Though I think this “fills a need” in my basic wardrobe and it was clearing out the stash… so I am ok with that. Since I spent a lot of the end of last year not sewing, I have been wanting to get … More Pattern Review: BS-12-2012-139
This should really be titled “Stripes Two Ways – Part II.” I was looking at my teal striped knit and I couldn’t really decide which pattern I wanted to use. So rather than make a choice I ended up making two different tops – one from Burda Style Magazine, and another from Simplicity 1716: S1716 … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 1716
Simplicity has released their latest collection of spring patterns. Overall… meh. A lot of trends were showing up – peplums, cleavage windows, hi-lo hems, and 80s inspired party dresses abound – but I wasn’t seeing a lot of new or innovative styles that were going to be “must buys.” Let’s take a look: First off … More Newsflash: New Simplicity Patterns Announced!
You guys – I sewed! I was getting over my cold/flu/energy draining thing and decided that I really needed to get some sewing done. Of course, I didn’t really have the energy to sew something I needed to be sewing… like working on skating costume patterns for my clients, finishing up half-done projects from last … More Pattern Review: BS-11-2012-136A
Doctor T Designs 