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Burda 8/2021 Preview |Line Drawings | Magazine Commentary
Updated 29/7/2021. Burda 8/2021 line drawings are here. I am quite surprised at how many designs I liked. Burda 7/2021 was sizzler with some outstanding designs including linen gaucho pants.... Read More
Lekala #4235 Sewing Pattern Review | Sequins Dress
Today’s post is a Lekala #4235 sewing pattern review. This sewing project is definitely a once in a wardrobe type of garment. I sewed it using bright color sequins fabric.... Read More
Grasser No.595 Pattern Review | DIY Cami Top
Today’s post is a pattern review of Grasser No. 595 Cami slip top. I sewed it up in Art Gallery Fabrics Rayon using just a little over a half meter.... Read More
Burda 7/2021 Preview | First Look | Commenatry | Line Drawings
Updated 15/6/2021. Here we are with Burda 7/2021 first-look preview. This past Burda 6/2021 was a mixed bag while the reception was towards Burda 5/2021 was tepid. Burda 4/2021 had... Read More
DIY Shift Dress – Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear
Welcome to another DIY shift dress post! I used Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich and Art Gallery Fabrics “Ice Creams” Cotton poplin for the perfect summer dress.... Read More
McCalls M7349 Sewing Pattern Review – DIY Animal Print Dress x2
McCalls M7349 Review Updated 13/5/2021 Today’s post is a McCalls M7349 pattern review. I love this pattern so much that I have sewed it up twice. McCalls 7349 dress was... Read More
Simple Sew Shannon Dress Sewing Pattern Review | Quick Dressmaking Project
Today’s post is a Simple Sew Shannon Dress review. This is a dress that got so much wear once I sewed it up and it traveled with me (pre lockdown)... Read More
Burda 6/2021 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings
Updated 15/6/2021 – Here we are with Burda 6/2021 first-look preview. The reception has been warm and well-received compared to the more recent Burda 5/2021. Burda 4/2021 had 1 item... Read More
Burda 5/2021 Line Drawings | Preview + Commentary
Updated 28/04/2021 Here is the preview of whats to come in the latest issue of Burda 5/2021 magazine! May 2021 looks very promising. I think the designs look fresh and... Read More
Megan Nielsen Harper Shorts Sewing Pattern Review | Ponte Shorts
Today’s post is a review of Megan Nielsen Harper Shorts sewing pattern. I sewed them in a stable ponte fabric. I don’t usually wear shorts as I prefer dresses and... Read More
Sewing for Children |Ottobre Design Kids Dresses
My twin girls had the luck of being born just before I started sewing and as such, they have always grown up with handmade clothes. Since toddlerhood, they have accompanied... Read More
Burda 4/2021 Preview |First Look |Commenatry | Line Drawings
Updated 31/3/2021. Its already time for Burda 4/2021 first look preview. Based on these previews I am cautiously optimistic that this is a decent issue. So far this year, Burda... Read More
Cloud9 Fabrics Barkcloth Cocoon Dress – DIY Sewing Project
I sewed up another DIY sewing project – Simple Sew Cocoon Dress using Cloud9 barkcloth dressmaking fabric. Given that this is a sewing pattern that I have used to sew... Read More
Burda 3/2021 Line Drawings | First Look & Preview
Updated 19/02/2021. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the March issue of Burda magazine! February 2021 was a winner for me with at least 5 things I... Read More
Burda 2/2021 Preview |Line Drawings |
Updated 31/1/2021. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the Burda 2/2021 Germany sewing magazine. The January 2021 issue was surprisingly decent despite my initial mild reception. I... Read More
Ottobre Design Womens 5/2018 Rosy Dreams Dress Review + Video Review
Today’s post is Ottobre Design Womens 5/2018 Rosy Dreams dress that I sewed for the new Minerva site. I love how the dress turned out and for the full review... Read More
Burda 1/2021 First Look Preview + Line Drawings
Updated 29/11/2020. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the new from Burda – my subscription renewal time is upon me again. I can’t believe how quickly this... Read More
Burda 10/2020 #103 Pattern Review | More Loungewear
This is the second of my planned Burda 10/2020 sewing projects and I must say, it was quite an unexpected journey! To start off with I had to make alterations... Read More
Ottobre Design Kids 1/2020 #25| Boys Knit Pants
My son requested that I sew him a pair of knit trousers that he could use for bedtime. After their abrupt ending of school in March, he was nervous and... Read More
Burda 12/2020 First Look | Line Drawings
Updated 18/11/2020 Here is the preview of what’s to come in the latest issue of Burda magazine! December 2020 looks interesting, to say the least. If you like slideshows I... Read More