My copy of the Burda Vintage magazine arrived in the mail the other day. While I was hoping to get a few more patterns than we were shown in the early preview, I wasn’t too surprised when I didn’t. What I was surprised about was the quality of the magazine – it definitely felt like … More Burda Vintage is Here!
By this point it should be fairly apparent to anyone who has seen my blog that I am pretty much a Burda fangirl. So when I heard about the release of the latest book in the BurdaStyle collection, BurdaStyle Modern Sewing: Wardrobe Essentials, I was rather excited and pre-ordered it right away. This was, unfortunately, … More Book Review: BurdaStyle Modern Sewing: Wardrobe Essentials
The German website and P-an-da blog have the early preview up for the December Burda issue. I have to say, I’m not loving the official early preview photos overly much – perhaps it is the fabrics hiding details, but everything looks sort of generic and blah. I am, however, seeing at least a few things of … More Newsflash: December Burda Early Preview Posted
The winter collection from McCall’s is here, the new New Looks are here, and the latest from Simplicity is here. Overall assessment: I think I found more to love in the fall collections, but there is also plenty here to be of interest. Lots more costumes/toys/crafts than usual, but that is normal this time of … More Newsflash: New McCall’s, Simplicity, and New Look Patterns Announced
One of my favorite issues every year is the “Burda Classics” issue – simple, classic designs that work well in a wardrobe. This year, however, the magazine has been names “Burda Vintage” and apparently has updated versions of Vintage Burda patterns. I’m not normally a huge vintage pattern sewer, but, I have to say, I’m … More Newsflash: Burda Vintage Early Preview Posted
The Russian Burda website has the full preview of the November Burda posted. I’ve been excited about this issue since the October issue showed up – and I have to say I’m not disappointed. Even designs that I was a bit luke-warm towards during the early preview seem to have won me over with line … More Newsflash: November Burda Preview Posted
Last year I decided to make my friend some mildly embarrassing pillowcases for the holidays. I have since used the same tutorial to make some really cute camera pillowcases for my sister, and have now decided to use the same tutorial to make another friend some My Little Pony pillowcases for her birthday (she really likes … More MLP Pillowcase
The new Vogue patterns are here! It definitely seems like cut-outs are going to be the next big trend, and I have to say I’m kinda digging it. As for the other designs… well, it seems like there are a lot of patterns playing with a lot of volume, and there also seem to be … More Newsflash: New Vogue Patterns!
The alternative title for this post should be Pattern Review: Burda 7443/Pattern Review: Burda 7057. It’s been so long since I’ve done a pattern review I’ve almost forgotten how to do them! It’s been nice using TNT patterns to make things this year, but I’ve missed testing out new patterns. It’s something I want to … More Project Dirndl Completed!
The early preview photos from the November Burda are up on the German and Russian websites. I’ve been excited for this issue ever since my October edition showed up in the mail. I’m pretty much still super excited. Additional images on p-an-da are awesome too. I know a lot of people don’t care much for … More Newsflash: November Burda Early Preview Posted
Doctor T Designs 