The German Burda website (which has redone its main page by the way…. to me the feel is a bit more like the English version, although the content is totally different) has posted the early preview of the December Burda. I was super pleased with October and November, but I am really liking the looks … More Newsflash – December Burda Early Preview Posted
I know a lot of other people like to post cohesive sewing plans for a season – with nice inspiration pictures and patterns and fabrics all picked out. I don’t think I could do that. I mean, it isn’t hard for me to plan out sewing projects (see my list at the sidebar), but I … More More Fall Sewing Plans
Alternative post titles: “Look ma, no belt!” or, “I’ve got Burda butt!” This is my second step in my epic quest to find the ultimate pants pattern. The first pants pattern I used was Vogue 1051, which I did like very much, and have made three pairs from. However, since I am fairly new to … More Pattern Review: BWOF 09-2003-104
I am super excited because at last I can show off my green wool coat! I have been working on this for the past few weeks and hours before the big event at the Coldest Arena in the World, the hemming was finished. I am pleased to report that it is both comfortable to wear … More Pattern Review: BWOF 01-2001-120/121
I have been sewing quite a bit over the past few months, but most of the finished projects went to my sister. After that I embarked on a (finished, not yet photographed) coat that took a few weeks. Although it was almost done, I just had the feeling that I wanted to make something right … More Pattern Review: BS 07-2011-103A
McCall’s has just introduced its new patterns for winter. Check them out here. Other than the Holiday Party looks, this doesn’t feel much like a winter collection to me. Where are all the coats? Where are all the pants? This collection seem very focused on party dresses, sleepwear, children, and crafts. They seem to have … More Newsflash – New McCall’s Patterns
Thursday October 13 – Saturday October 15 Joann is having a 3-day pattern sale for Butterick, Vogue, and McCall’s. Â I expect this would be a good time for last-minute costume planning, although costume patterns are not at all lacking in my stash. Â I might stop by to see if they have in the new Vogue … More Pattern Sales: Butterick, Vogue, and McCall’s
I was going to get on the “reduce fabric purchasing” bandwagon, I really was. But, well, Columbus Day weekend sales happened, and enabling from my mother did not help my resolve. I think part of the problem is getting all of those great Burda back issues from 2006 – I have so many new ideas … More Can You Fall Off the Bandwagon If You Never Got On?
Simplicity has just come out with some new winter patterns. Although I don’t think I will be adding many to the wishlist, there were a few patterns of note: The cape trend continues…. Decent men’s pattern. Odd, being able to say that. Another pattern for guys. Hopefully this will be a continuing trend? Doll’s pattern … More Newsflash – Winter Simplicity Patterns
Burda has just posted their early preview of the November issue. While I don’t expect it to be as full of awesome goodness as the October issue, there are a few things in the preview that leave me excited to see more when the full preview comes out… Cape/jacket. Not sure if I would make … More Burda Early Preview – November 2011
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