The German Burda website has posted the early preview of the February issue here. February looks like it will have an interesting mix of styles… Casual “winter” beachy styles… Asian influence (I am sort of excited for this section)… Bright colors… Modern styles… Maternity clothes… And pretty dresses for the plus sizes… So far I … More Newsflash – February Burda Early Preview Posted
As followers of my blog know, one of my favorite things to ramble on about is my analysis of the BurdaStyle Magazine early previews. How my obsession with Burda all started was detailed in this post quite a while ago. I have posted my analysis of every magazine since the May issue: May Preview June Preview … More BurdaStyle Magazine: A Year in Review
Now that holiday gift-giving time is over, I can finally show you what I stitched up – bathrobes! Not the most inventive of gifts, but it doesn’t require a lot of fitting and I could use cute prints without the outside world being subjected to crazy clothes… In any case, from the hundreds of possible … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 1946
As I mentioned in a previous post – my sister has returned bearing gifts! She is doing a study program in Europe and has returned temporarily for the holidays. She has promised more after she returns, but thus far she has brought back 8 pattern magazines for me, along with a few other surprises. My … More Like Early Christmas, But Better
McCall’s has just announced their Spring 2012 collection. A lot of springy dresses and a lot of kids clothes. Also a few cute tops and some pants. A few of the more memorable dress patterns: M66505 – I am a big fan of lace dresses, so it caught my eye. M6508 – I like the … More Newsflash – New McCall’s Patterns
Joann will be having some pattern sales for anyone looking to get some last minute stocking stuffers… Friday December 16 – Saturday December 17:*$1.99 McCall’s*$3.99 Vogue Saturday December 17 – Saturday December 24:*1.99 Butterick In addition, the week of Dec. 17-24 will be Joann’s “Coupon Commotion” so there are lots of 40% and 50% off … More Pattern Sales: Vogue, McCall’s, and Buterick
Simplicity has already gone and posted their spring collection. Overall there looks to be a decent mix of styles, with nothing too crazy, although overall the new collection may be a bit gown heavy. And, although Butterick already introduced its versions of the Pippa and Kate gowns, Simplicity couldn’t be left out: Both in one … More Newsflash – New Simplicity Patterns Announced
Well, since the events of last week were a bit devastating for me, I was a bit bummed this weekend. The sewing machine and serger have been moved to my parents house (perhaps a blessing in disguise? As I will be home quite a bit the next few weeks due to the holidays), but have not been … More Confessions of a Stash: December Weekend Haul
This weekend, Friday December 9 – Sunday December 11 Joann will be having some good sales, including a rare sale on Burda patterns! Â A few of the better deals are: *50% Off Notions Wall*50% Off Red Tag Fabrics*50% Off Gingher Cutting tools*$1.99 Simplicity Patterns*$2.49 Burda Patterns Although my pattern stash is quite full and happy … More Pattern Sales: Simplicity and Burda!
The full preview has been posted to the Russian website here! As I suspected, I am not quite as enthralled with this issue as I was with the past few months (October through December really were quite fabulous), but there are still a few things in this issue worth sewing. Not a lot, but a … More Newsflash – January Burda Preview Posted
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