So, about a week ago the results from the Pattern Review Sewing Bee Round 1 were announced… And I made it! There was definitely some freaking out going on over here. I may or may not have burst into song. Anyway, my shorts qualified me to round 2, the bias challenge! When the contest was … More Pattern Review: BS-11-2014-109 (Pattern Review Sewing Bee Round 2 Entry)
The latest collection from Kwik Sew is here. I know it is for fall and winter, but even still there are a surprising number of coats and jackets in this collection. Minimal athletic wear and some kids stuff round out the collection. Not a whole lot to get excited about, though there are a lot … More Fall/Winter 2016 Kwik Sew Patterns
The October Burda has been announced on the German and Russian websites! October has always been one of my favorite Burda months – more often than not we get some really amazing looks for fall. Despite the fact that the Burda Plus section is 100% dirndls, I would have to say that this year is … More October 2016 BurdaStyle Magazine
In my last post I mentioned that I’ve been feeling the sewing bug bitting pretty hard lately. Which is why, after seeing an Instagram post, I decided this would be a great time to enter the Pattern Review Sewing Bee. When the rules for the first round came out I was a bit floored – … More Pattern Review: BS 03-2016-113 (Pattern Review Sewing Bee Round 1 Entry)
I’m pretty sure this sentiment has bled through onto the blog, but the past few years I’ve felt really drained, and while I’ve thought about the possibility of sewing new wardrobe garments, I’ve not felt like I’ve had the energy to actually pull patterns and fabric out from the ever-growing stash. But for some reason, … More Pattern Review: McCall’s 6752
So one of the reasons I’ve been so busy the past few months is that my very close friend (essentially family) is getting married. Tomorrow. Which means all the months of planning and preparations and dress fittings will soon be over. (Just to get it out of the way – No I did not make … More Embarking on Insanity
The Fall/Winter Burda Easy Magazine has been announced on both the German and Russian websites! Burda Easy is one of the Burda publications I used to ignore – I felt like the designs were too simple and not the more classic and elegant Burda styles that I really love. Over the past few years, though, … More Burda Easy Fall/Winter 2016
The latest patterns from McCall’s are here, and I have to say they look pretty good! There are a few new patterns that I definitely need to add to the stash, and a few more that I’m seriously contemplating. Let’s take a look: M7464 – Nice dress for fall – would have been cool if … More Fall 2016 McCall’s Patterns
The 2016 fall collection from Butterick is here! On the whole I feel like I am most excited by the vintage reprints and historical costumes, but there are a few more modern designs that I think are quite nice. Let’s see what we’ve got: B6374 – Love this Retro Butterick pattern! Definitely going to … More Fall 2016 Butterick Pattens
On the whole I don’t find the new Simplicity and New Look patterns to be terribly exciting, although I will say that the Vintage reprints are rather nice. Not much new in terms of silhouettes or styles, but there are some new lingerie patterns, which is interesting, and lots of new costume patterns from Simplicity. … More Fall 2016 Simplicity and New Look Patterns
Doctor T Designs 