All posts by: Hila

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Burda 6/2023 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

Here we are with Burda 6/2023 first-look preview. I have some sewing plans from this issue that I am pretty excited by. Burda have revamped their pattern ranges and are... Read More

8 Best Sewing Patterns of 2023

My Favourite Sewing Patterns of 2023 From Scandi minimalist chic to boho flair, these top 8 best sewing patterns are packed with inspiration. I love the sewing projects I made... Read More
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Burda 1/2023 Preview | First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

Burda have just released the January 2023 magazine preview. Yay! I like it when they release the preview earlier so I can decide ahead what to sew or whether to... Read More
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Burda 12/2022 Preview | First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

Today’s post is the Burda 12/2022 sewing magazine preview. Burda 11/2022 didn’t wow me too much and I really didn’t find anything that called to my sewing energy. However, Burda... Read More
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5 Best Sewing Books that Improved my Sewing Skill

Looking for ways to improve your sewing skills? I am a big believer in lifelong learning, depth of mastery of skill, and continuous improvement. The desire to improve your sewing... Read More
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Love Notions Kids Compose Robe Sewing Pattern Review x2

I recently sewed another of the Love Notions Kids Compose Robe sewing pattern and what a fun sewing project it was! My son had outgrown his housecoat six months ago.... Read More
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Burda 10/2022 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

Today’s post is the Burda 10/2022 preview. Burda 8/2022 issue had a statement trenchcoat as the highlight while Burda 9/2022 has been the best of the bunch so far for... Read More
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Burda 9/2022 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

Today’s post is the Burda 9/2022 preview. I only recently received my Burda 8/2022 issue which had a statement trenchcoat as the highlight. I really loved Burda 7/2022 and am... Read More
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Tessuti Patterns Apron Sewing Pattern Review

I sewed up the Tessuti Patterns Apron sewing pattern using a neutral beige linen fabric to recreate a Japanese crossback style apron that I have admired for a while. One... Read More
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Burda 8/2022 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

Here is the Burda 8/2022 preview. I really loved Burda 7/2022 and am sewing the vintage/retro dress. Burda 5/2022 was a dresses-galore issue that I loved! Burda 4/2022 has a... Read More
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Burda 2/2021 #101 Pattern Review

Burda 2/2021 #101 is one of those patterns in the magazine that I knew I had to sew up as soon as I got the magazine. The pattern pieces may... Read More
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Sewing for Children | Ottobre Design Kids 3/2015 Daisy Dresses

I made some summer dresses for my twins. Making them summer dresses seems to have become quite a bit of a tradition. My twin girls had the luck of being... Read More
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Burda 7/2022 Preview | First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

Here is the Burda 7/2022 preview. Burda 5/2022 was a dresses-galore issue that I loved! Burda 4/2022 has a lovely cottage core section that I found adorable and inspiring. So... Read More
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Burda 6/2022 Line Drawings | Commentary |

Here we are with Burda 6/2022 preview. Burda 5/2022 was a dresses-galore issue that I loved! Burda 4/2022 has a lovely cottage core section that I found adorable and inspiring.... Read More
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Burda 5/2022 Preview | First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

Burda 5/2022 line drawings are here and it’s a dresses-galore issue! Burda 4/2022 has a lovely cottage core section that I found adorable and inspiring. So far Burda 1/2022 was... Read More
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Jalie Nico Raglan Tee 3669 Sewing Pattern Review

Here is a favourite raglan T-shirt sewing pattern that I have sewn 5 times already – Jalie 3669 Nico Raglan Tee. I love sewing for my husband as it is... Read More
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Burda 11/2013 #103 Sewing Pattern Review | A Brief Foray into Kibbe Soft Gamine

Today’s post is a Burda 11/2013 #103 pattern review, a lovely billowy blouse sewn in Liberty silk crepe de chine. The top has been on my Trello “Patterns to Sew”... Read More
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Burda 4/2022 Preview | First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

Updated 3/4/2022 Here we are with Burda 4/2022 first-look preview. So far Burda 1/2022 was a bit meh, while Burda 2/2022 had some interesting design. The most recent Burda 3/2022... Read More
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Tailor Academy Review

Today’s post is a review of Tailor Academy – an online sewing masterclass for all levels taught by Stefan Wimmer, a ninth-generation tailor. Being a committed lifelong learner means I... Read More
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Vogue 1549 DVF Wrap Dress Pattern Review

Updated 10/02/2022. Todays post is all about that iconic 70s vintage wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg. I now have made it for the second time in a cotton lawn... Read More
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