The latest collection from Simplicity Patterns has been released. If you are into vintage looks and kids clothes you are in luck – this release will be fantastic for you! If you are looking for more modern pieces, there probably isn’t going to be much here that excites you, but let’s take a look: 8504 … More Winter/Holiday 2017 Simplicity Patterns
I was super excited to have made it through to the third round of the Bee. Last year was my first time participating and I made it to Round 2, but was out at that point. It worked out for the best, perhaps, because last year the contestants in Round 3 had quite a challenging … More Pattern Review Sewing Bee Round 3: Reversible Garment (aka Pattern Review: Simplicity 8418)
Simplicity’s Fall line has been announced. If you are a vintage pattern lover or a cosplayer, this release is fantastic. So many great additions! If, however, you are a bit more interested in modern designs and trends, then the options feel a bit reduced from the normal fall line. There are still some nice coat options … More Simplicity Patterns Fall 2017
The latest collection by Simplicity has just hit stores and I have to say that I think it’s a pretty solid release! It’s a nice mix of transition pieces, costumes, and vintage reprints. Let’s take a look: S8413 – This simple tank dress is not something I feel I need to add to my collection, … More Fall 2017 Simplicity Patterns
The latest looks from Simplicity and New Look have been posted to the Simplicity site. On the whole there aren’t a lot of general clothing patterns I’m too excited about (they are mostly simple silhouettes that focus on the recent boxy ruffle trend), but for cosplayers and costumers this release is an absolute goldmine. Let’s … More Simplicity and New Look Summer 2017
The latest releases for Simplicity are here! Well, actually, I may have inadvertently bought a few of them at the previous Simplicity sale, which mean two things: (1) The display patterns may have shipped early on accident and (2) the Jo-Ann’s near me that is generally known as being THE WORST at putting out new … More Simplicity Patterns February 2017
Moving right along here is my second Wardrobe Sudoku item, Simplicity 3536. I’ve actually made this pattern before, though last time I made view D. This time I decided to cash in on the cold shoulder trend and made view B – the cowl neck with the open shoulders. Here is an updated and re-written … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 3536 (Wardrobe Sudoku Item #2)
Just a quick update to unofficially throw my hat into the ring for the Pattern Review Wardrobe Sudoku Challenge! I don’t know that I will have time to actually complete all the sewing for this competition by the end of March (time is flying!), but I figure that if I have it as a goal … More Am I really playing Sudoku? (Or, how many February Burda Magazines can I sew from in 2 months?)
All of the pattern companies have jumped on the early spring train – we’ve got new patterns from Simplicity, the latest magazine from My Image, and a preview of the Spring Catalog from Burda. Before we get to all that, though, I think we have to say a special good-bye to Burda Plus Magazine. I … More Early Spring Everywhere: Simplicity, My Image, Burda; RIP Burda Plus
Thanks to Pattern Review, I’ve realized that the latest collection from Simplicity is now available. As has been noted around the blog-o-sphere, the actual Simplicity website has not posted them yet. Sigh. I miss the days when it was functional. Anyway, the new collection is AMAZING if you love vintage and cosplay/costuming sorts of patterns. … More Simplicity October 2016
Doctor T Designs 