Kwik Sew used to be one of my favorite pattern companies. Their athletic patterns are the ones I use most often. Then McCall’s took over and things went downhill, fast. I can’t say that this release has turned things around, but I will say that I was pleasantly surprised. There is still a lot of … More Newsflash: New Kwik Sew Patterns Announced
I have had this review written for quite a while, sitting in the draft pile. Its been months since I actually sewed up this dress, but getting photos proved to be more difficult than I anticipated… Vogue 2960 – A Vintage Vogue reprint pattern. Last year my sister had asked me to make her a … More Pattern Review: Vogue 2960
Ok, even I have to admit that the weather is changing and eventually I will want to wear something other than a lightweight knit tank top. I decided to make a few more dresses (one for me, one for my sister) that are more suitable for spring than fall, since I have had the patterns … More Sewing Plans: The Transition to Fall Sewing
When the preview for the March issue came out I saw this photo and I fell in love with her entire outfit. I thought the colors and the lace combo looked fantastic, and I wanted to make the whole thing. I started by making the skirt, figuring it was the easier piece of the two. Then … More Pattern Review: BS-03-2013-107
I think this will be the last top for my summer binge sewing that I have been doing recently. I had agreed to make my sister a top from the July 2009 Burda, and while I was looking through the issue this top caught my eye: BS-07-2009-124A It was a pattern I had ignored initially, … More Pattern Review: BS-07-2009-124A
My sister was looking through some of my Burdas and decided she wanted me to make a few things for her to wear. She bought her own fabric a few months ago, and I finally got around to making it for her. BS-07-2009-109B This was an easy pattern to make, and I think it turned … More Pattern Review: BS-07-2009-109B
Another quick and easy summer top! Ok, maybe not “easy” (there was some cursing at Burda instructions and stitch unpicking), but quick. And lightweight. And still summer appropriate. I seem to be on quite the Burda tear of late – it has been sort of torturous to keep getting good issues (well, at least up … More Pattern Review: BS-05-2013-103
The Russian website has put up the full preview of the October issue. Looks like Mara Jade made the cover, at least for the Russian edition. Like I said, Star Wars chic is always in fashion. Anyway, this is the last of this year’s fall issues (November is usually a transitional issue, but tends to be … More Newsflash: October Burda Full Preview Announced
I was recently at a Joann Fabric store, picking up a few of the latest Burda patterns on sale. I need more long sleeves shirts to wear during practice when it starts to get cold in the mornings, and this one is perfect. And when it comes to Burda I am weak. Also: got it … More Fabric Store Adventures: Yes, They Have Scissors
Yet another quick and easy piece of my cram-it-in-end-of-summer-sewing series. I don’t usually go for the boxy tunics or dresses from Burda, but there are just some days in summer when it is just so hot and miserable that the thought of wearing tightly fitted clothing is too much to bear. I made this last … More Pattern Review: BS-05-2013-101
Doctor T Designs 