Ok, it has been a while since I have had to plan out my sewing schedule, and while I should get back to my button-down shirt and Patrones pants that are mid-project with patterns that are either ready to be cut for muslin #2 or have been traced from the magazine already, but I have entirely … More Sewing Plans – Early Fall
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
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…
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
So I hadn’t been checking the pattern websites for a few days, and apparently that is when they decided to put out their new patterns! McCall’s and Simplicity both have new patterns out, so I figure I will start with McCall’s. Most of the McCall’s patterns seem to be part of their new “Fashion Star” line … More New Patterns Announced: Simplicity AND McCall’s!
Joann will be having a $0.99 pattern sale on Simplicity Thursday March 29 – Saturday March 31. Great chance to pick up some of the newest patterns at sale prices!
Simplicity has announced yet another round of new patterns for Summer. You can check out the new collection here. In general there are lots of summery dresses, though in general most of them seem a bit bland. Simplicity has also jumped on the peplum bandwagon with this Project Runway pattern: And I did rather like … More Newsflash – New Simplicity Summer 2012 Patterns Announced
Joann’s will be having a $0.99 pattern sale on Butterick Thursday March 1 – Saturday March 3. At that price I don’t know if I can pass up at least a few of the new spring releases! Also, for anyone who is looking for the latest Simplicity patterns (and wasn’t lucky enough to find them … More Pattern Sales: Butterick and Simplicity
Simplicity has just released their latest patterns for spring – you can see the full collection here. As this is a spring collection, the offerings are full dresses and children’s clothes, with a few wardrobe patterns thrown in the mix. Simplicity is certainly upping its “designer” offerings – in addition to the ever popular Cynthia … More Newsflash – New Simplicity Patterns
This is yet another of my older projects that I wanted to post to my blog in order to keep a more complete catalog of finished items. Since I am obsessed with The Wheel of Time book series, I have long wanted to make myself costumes from these books. One of the most recognizable costumes … More Pattern Review: Simplicity 9887
Doctor T Designs 