Apologies for the long time away. Now that really big scary day-job related test event is over, more time will be had for posting about fun stuff. Last weekend, as I am sure many are aware, was Mother’s Day. Which of course meant making something fast, because usually there is more time between Easter and … More Mother’s Day Apron
As I mentioned in my previous post, I did some major stashbustin’ when I was scrambling for a replacement for the flop that was Simplicity 4014. It was about that time that I realized I need to have a better organization method for my patterns. I know this has been a hot topic on quite … More Pattern Organization
Alright, as we all know I did some major stash accumulation a few weeks ago. And I have a long list of things I need to get working on located on the left side of the blog. Top of the list: make a dress for the wedding I am going to in June. So I … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 4014
Ok, so the world has seen and been wowed by the royal wedding dress. I must admit, it is stunning. I have been sort of falling in love with the images of the Grace Kelly and 50’s era gowns popping up all over the internet, so I was not at all disappointed by the gown … More The Wedding Dress
Jo-Ann is having the last sale of April: one day only – Saturday April 30. McCall’s and Butterick patterns for $1.99 and Vogue for $3.99. I am going to try and get the remaining patterns on my list of wants; hopefully then I will only be on the watch for a Burda sale at some … More Yet Another Pattern Sale
So, apparently, the clothing retailers have realized that vanity sizing only frustrates and confuses consumers. Which results in consumers who don’t consume. Wow, what a concept. I am sure this has turned more than one person onto home sewing. But, since clothing manufacturers are sort of married to their own vanity numbers and sizing, this … More Could I just get a print out of the measurements?
Since I only started sewing about two years ago, and have only been interested in sewing normal clothes for less than a year, I avoided being part of the Great Burda Schism of Ought 10. This was when all English speaking followers of Burda felt lost and abandoned as their beloved burdafashion dot com was … More A Story of German Engeneering – My Relationship with Burda
Alright, this will be the first and official review of my skating costumes made using Kwik Sew Pattern 2601. This is my only TNT (tried-and-true/tried-and-tested) pattern as of yet. I have used it for every single skating costume I have made. I have recently acquired some new KwikSew patterns with different sleeve options (raglan sleeves), … More Pattern Review: Kwik Sew 2601
Alright, I know there are many crazy bright print lovers out there – I am not one of them. I mean, sure, I like the prints. The look cool. But, I can’t wear them. No, no, don’t argue with me about size, scale, color – I have tried it all and it just. doesn’t. work. … More But I Can’t Wear Prints!
Ok everyone! It is that most exciting time of the month – yes, it is the day of the Burda Style magazine previews! Now, as we are all aware, the English Burda Style website is essentially useless in terms of finding out any information about the magazine or patterns offered by the company. So we … More Newsflash – May Burda Style Preview Posted!
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