When this year started I thought I would be sewing a functional wardrobe for all seasons. What I ended up sewing was quite different. I think the numbers speak for themselves… 10 Tops 0 Pants 2 Skirts 7 Dresses 6 Coats/Jackets 4 Sweaters/Cardigans 3 Skating Costumes (for me) 42 Skating Costumes (for others) 2 Home … More A Year of Sewing: 2013
We all know I have a thing for Burda Style Magazine. I have been choosing what I think are the best and worst patterns each month, and finally it is time for the ultimate showdown – choosing the best and worst patterns and magazines of the entire year! First, if you want to look at … More A Year in Review: Burda Style Magazine 2013
The early preview pictures for the February Burda have been posted on the Russian Burda website. I don’t know how I am going to feel about this issue based on the early pictures… I think the photography and styling feels very current and perhaps a bit more like a high fashion editorial than we have … More Newsflash: February Burda Early Preview Posted
You know what they say about best laid plans… I have so many projects in my queue, and yet not much sewing has happened. I would like to say that my lack of output was due to a busy holiday schedule, but it really has more to due with the fact that I somehow managed … More Pattern Review: McCall’s 6844 Peplum Cardigan
The Russian Burda website has posted the full preview of the January 2014 Burda Magazine. January is always and interesting issue; a weird cross between New Year’s Eve party dresses and crazy sauce costumes. Honestly, after the early preview I wasn’t expecting to be excited by much in this issue. I am happy to say that, … More Newsflash: January Burda Preview Posted
Apparently spring is here. Or so I am told by McCall’s. Which is really funny considering that today was the coldest day of winter so far, at least where I’m living. Spring sewing couldn’t be farther from my mind. But, well, there are new patterns, so I suppose we should take a look, even if … More Newsflash: New McCall’s Patterns Announced
There are always awesome sales in November, especially around Black Friday, and my stash sort of accidentally grew because of them… From Fashion Fabrics Club: Black/Green Teal ITY Knits (destined to be wrap dresses), and a houndstooth double knit. The double knit is NASTY fabric, even after washing. But, it was cheap. So it is … More November Fabric Buys
I got really distracted in November, so I don’t want to add a lot to my sewing plans list. Really, I probably shouldn’t be adding anything at all. But recent fabric purchases (oops) and sewing successes may have swayed my sewing interest for the moment. Most of my unfinished November projects are fairly simple though … More December Sewing Plans
I don’t often post when sewing sales happen – as many stores aren’t accessible to a lot of my readers, and I kind of figure that if you want to know when sales happen you will have signed up for a mailing list somewhere along the way. But Black Friday is a bit different. Keeping … More Sewing Savings – Black Friday Deals
Firstly, for those of you celebrating – Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have a great holiday surrounded by friends and family. Secondly, for those of you not celebrating (or, well, even if you are), you can get excited about the early preview for the January 2014 Burda! Or, well, ok, maybe excited might be … More Happy Thanksgiving and a Burda Preview!
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