I’m a bit late getting around to posting the newest pattern releases. I just finished 11 skating costumes last week, and I’ve got 6 more to work on before nationals, but I think I’m going to make it. I may even have time to sneak in a sewing project for me! I’ll be posting progress … More New Vogue – Fall 2016
The latest collection from Vogue is here, and I have to say that it is an interesting mix of fancier party looks and casual summer styles. As with many of the pattern collections lately – I’m not overly wow’d by many of the patterns, but on the whole I think there are some solid releases … More Summer 2016 Vogue Patterns
I’ve been so busy with the holidays I haven’t any time to catch up on all the recent pattern releases, and I’ve reconsidered my plan to do one massive assessment, so rather than this being a very image-heavy-photo-dump-more-sewing-patterns-than-you-can-handle sort of post, I’ve decided to string it out over the next few days. Figured I’d start it off … More New Year, New Patterns! First New Vogues of 2016
The latest collection from Vogue patterns is here, and it is awesome. Seriously, I think I want to buy almost everything. Which is bad because I’m running out of storage space for my patterns. But there is so much good stuff! Well, a lot of pretty stuff anyway. I’m really excited, in case you couldn’t tell. … More Winter/Holiday Vogue Patterns 2015
This isn’t really new news, but the latest collection from Vogue patterns are here. I have to admit that while there aren’t a lot of new patterns that I’m really excited to buy, I am rather smitten with the latest Vintage Vogue releases. … More New Vogue Patterns – Fall 2015
The string of new pattern releases continues – the new summer Vogue patterns can be seen here. Overall I have to say I’m not really loving this year’s patterns – everything has gone to much simpler and more voluminous styles; not really my favorite flavor of ice cream. Usually the designer Vogue patterns have some … More Newsflash: Summer Vogue Patterns
The Vogue Spring collection is here! I’m actually finding quite a few patterns that have interesting seam details and really flattering shapes. There are also a lot of simple basics with nice details, so, a lot of great pieces that could be very practical for use in a wardrobe. Love the seam details on the … More Newsflash: New Vogue Patterns Announced
The new Vogue patterns are here! It definitely seems like cut-outs are going to be the next big trend, and I have to say I’m kinda digging it. As for the other designs… well, it seems like there are a lot of patterns playing with a lot of volume, and there also seem to be … More Newsflash: New Vogue Patterns!
My original plan to get back into sewing was to make stuff for me. Well, that hasn’t happened. At all. I’m knee deep in Project Dirndl, I’ve had at least 8 skating costume orders already, and the project that got me back in the sewing room was making a dress for my sister. Yes, even … More Not a Pattern Review: Vogue 8727 – The Red Red Wine Dress
So I am… maybe thinking about sewing. Maybe. Two weeks of a lot of R&R has helped my mood considerably. Re-organizing my sewing space has helped me fall in love with my stash again. And reading books and sewing blogs has been sort of fun and inspiring. Also, a couple of upcoming events have me … More Maybe Thinking About Sewing
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