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New Patterns Abound! September Burda Early Preview, Burda Plus Fall/Winter, and New Fall Simplicity Patterns

August 3, 2012

My time is tight right now, between skating, finishing costumes, and eating and sleeping, but I wanted to mention that there are a LOT of new pattern releases in the past few days. Firstly, the September Burda early preview can be seen on the German and Russian websites. I have to say, so far, I … More New Patterns Abound! September Burda Early Preview, Burda Plus Fall/Winter, and New Fall Simplicity Patterns

Newsflash: Fall Vogue Patterns Announced!

July 27, 2012

Though I am crazy busy and haven’t really had time to keep up on my blog reading, I did want to post the new Vogue Patterns for fall. Overall this is a pretty great collection. At least, it feels very Vogue, if that makes sense. Very stylized. Perhaps not the most wearable patterns for everyone, but … More Newsflash: Fall Vogue Patterns Announced!

Unexpected Pre-Nationals Fabric Acquisitions

July 24, 2012

Ok, so I went to the Joann’s in the few days before nationals to get some serger thread. I also got: Navy cotton twill, denim, and blue/gold brocade. The twill was bought with the idea of being used right away, but the others were red tag purchases that couldn’t be passed up. ($3 brocade? Yes … More Unexpected Pre-Nationals Fabric Acquisitions

Even More Practice Outfits

July 21, 2012

Ok, with any luck these will be my last practice outfits that I make this year. Seriously, I have enough. But I do like the way these turned out: My “Girl on Fire” Dress. It is made of a textured velvet, but it catches the light and seems to glow. Basic back. Brush stroke dress. … More Even More Practice Outfits

R.I.P. CS6000i

July 17, 2012

You guys. Seriously, you guys. WHY?!?!?!?! My beloved and trusty Brother CS6000i has bit the dust. My first sewing machine has seen me through learning to sew, making countless skating costumes, trousers, tops, and several heavy-duty coats. I have had it for over four years and (ab)used it quite a bit in that time. For … More R.I.P. CS6000i

Newsflash: Burda August Preview Announced

July 14, 2012

The German website is first to post a preview of the August garments, but it looks to be only a partial posting. You can see their preview with the garment photos and line drawings. The awesomesauce new Russian website has the full preview here. Overall I have to say that, even if there isn’t anything … More Newsflash: Burda August Preview Announced

Pattern Sales – Simplicity

July 11, 2012

Joann Fabrics is having a $1.99 Sale on Simplicity patterns Thursday July 12 – Saturday July 14. A good chance to get any of the new patterns you might have an interest in…

Finished Objects! More Skating Practice Dresses

July 9, 2012

Ok, so I have actually been doing a LOT of sewing lately. I just haven’t been showing much of it off. So I figured it was about time to do some finished object posts. I still don’t have any really good pictures of my finished competition outfits, but I am slowly collecting pictures of the … More Finished Objects! More Skating Practice Dresses

Unexpected LA Fabric Haul

July 8, 2012

Ok, so I knew I was going to need to go to LA garment district to get a few things to work on skating costumes for nationals. What I wasn’t expecting was a 50% off of solid fabrics at the Loft. For those keeping track, that means $1.25 per pound. So, while I was quite … More Unexpected LA Fabric Haul

Regional Fabric Acquisitions

July 6, 2012

So one of my favorite things to do when I am traveling is look for fabric stores. Even if it is just a Joann or Hancock, usually the stock is significantly different from my local area as to make it worth the effort. This year at regionals I had a good bit of luck at … More Regional Fabric Acquisitions