The holidays haven’t even passed yet, so it’s a bit hard to be thinking of pre-spring sewing, but either way the Early Spring release from Simplicity is here. I’m a bit late posting this because pre-holiday events have overwhelmed me, but there’s enough of interest here that it’s still worth a review. Let’s take a … More Simplicity Patterns Early Spring 2019
The Simplicity Winter Holiday patterns are here! As is typical with this release, we are getting a lot of PJs, holiday crafts, and kids clothes. However, we are also getting a decent number of winter styles and subdued holiday party looks. There are a lot of patterns in this release, so let’s take a look: 8786 … More Winter Holiday 2018 Simplicity Patterns
Although I can’t say that I’m as excited for the Simplicity release as I was for the Burda preview, I do think there is more of interest here than there was from the recent fall Vogue release. The Simplicity fall patterns have a lot of costumes and crafts, but also a fair number of more stylish … More Fall 2018 Simplicity Patterns
Since my post on the new Simplicity patterns, there has been one critically important update: 8723 – Harry Potter officially licensed robes! This pattern contains the patterns of the robe, sweater, and ties, in both child and adult sizes. I will be getting this. As someone who has been lucky enough to visit the … More Simplicity Update and Possible Summer 2018 New Look Patterns
Looks like we are starting to hit the season of fall fashions! Simplicity has just announced their Pre-Fall collection, and I’ll be posting about Butterick’s Early Fall collection tomorrow as well! Fall fashions tend to be my favorite, but, if I’m being honest, I’m not the most excited with these new releases. Perhaps my feelings … More Simplicity Patterns Pre-Fall 2018
The latest collection from Simplicity is here, and it’s… and interesting mix of patterns. I have to say I’m really excited by a lot of the brand name/licensed lines. The DC Comics workout gear is totally fab, and there’s a Mimi G. pattern calling my name. Otherwise, though, I’m not too excited by a lot … More Summer 2018 Simplicity Patterns
The final top for my Pattern Review Wardrobe Contest entry is an oldie but a goodie – A remake of Simplicity 3536D. This was one of the first patterns I ever made, way back in 2011, and despite my imperfect sewing, I loved the top so much I wore the fabric past the point of … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 3536D (Sew Geeky Spring/Wardrobe Contest Item #4)
The latest patterns from Simplicity have been announced! I feel like I’ve been a bit down on most of the Spring collections this year, and I can’t say this release has changed my mind. I think there are lots of nice patterns here. Certainly plenty of things that I think people will make and wear quite … More Spring 2018 Simplicity Patterns
Hard to believe that winter hasn’t even officially started yet and we are already getting the early spring releases from Simplicity! I’ve barely converted to fall sewing; I’m hardly ready for spring, but since they are here, let’s take a look: 8543 – Cute Amazing Fit sheath dress for spring. Very similar to a New … More Simplicity Patterns Early Spring 2018
I can’t believe I made it all the way to the final round of this year’s Sewing Bee! Last year was my fist year to participate, and I was ecstatic to have made it through to the second round. It feels like such an accomplishment this year to be participating all the way through to … More Pattern Review Sewing Bee Round 4: Impress at a School Reunion (Pattern Review: Vogue 1524 and Simplicity 8178)
Doctor T Designs 