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Another Burda 8/2020 #112 Skirt in Needlecord
I sewed another Burda 8/2020 #108 skirt. I have already written up a sewing pattern review which you can read here for further detail. In this post, I will write... Read More
Grasser No. 569 Pattern Review | Loungewear Edition |Over sized Hoodie Dress
Have you ever sewed a garment that makes you think that you could live out the rest of your life wearing just this one garment? I recently made such a... Read More
Burda 10/2020 #104 Sweater Pattern Review
Update 3/5/2021 Since the autumnal equinox on 22 September, I have been busy with autumn sewing plans. Here is my latest project – Burda 10/2020 #104 sewing pattern review. The... Read More
8 DIY Scuba Skirts – Batch Sewing Lady McElroy Fabrics
When I get a bee in my bonnet about making something, sometimes I hyperfocus. In this case, I was flexing my drafting skills to create my own simple A-Line skirt... Read More
Burda 9/2020 #114 Skirt Pattern Review
Burda 7/2020 #117 Pattern Review – Here is the second of my planned Burda 9/20 sewing projects. This was a skirt that I knew I had to sew when I... Read More
Burda 11/2020 First Look | Preview | Line Drawings
Updated 30/10/2020. It’s that time of the month again when Burda teases us with what’s to come in the future so our sewing plans can be tweaked/sped up/discarded to make... Read More
Video| 9 Dresses |Sewing Projects |
9 DIY Sewing Projects – Burda, PatternEasy, Grasser, Lekala, Self Drafted Here is a video of some my recent DIY dresses sewing projects. All links to the patterns and blog... Read More
Burda 9/2020 #107 Wrap Dress Pattern Review
Burda 7/2019 #107 Pattern Review As soon as I saw the faux wrap dress #107 in the Burda 9/2020 preview I knew it belonged in my wardrobe! The style is... Read More
True Bias Ogden Cami Review – Instant Gratification Sewing
I am blown away by the simple beauty of the Ogden Cami top. I am also kicking myself in the bum for taking so long to sew up one of... Read More
Sew House Seven Nehalem Pants x3 | For Him, Her & Me
I sewed a trio of SewHouse7 Nehalem pants! I believe when you sew three of the same pattern it becomes a TNT? How about when the pattern is something that... Read More
Burda 10/2020 Line Drawings |First Look | Preview
Updated 24/9/2020. Last month when I received my Burda 9/2020 issue, I said to myself that this is the one. The best Burda of the year. Then the first look... Read More
Frida Kahlo Inspired | Burda 7/2015 #115 Top
I sewed this piece for Sewn magazine. The piece is based on Frida Kahlo and I tried to channel her look. My husband was tickled pink at helping me with... Read More
DIY Summer Wrap Dress PatternEasy Review
I love florals! Summer is my favourite season wherein my twin loves of sewing and gardening mingle perfectly! I can enjoy the inspirations offered by the ever-blooming flowers in my... Read More
Sew Different Flounce Dress Sewing Pattern Review + Step by Step Tutorial
I sewed this dress for a special date night to celebrate an anniversary. I used the Flounce Dress from Sew Different patterns. It’s a fun dress to sew and wear.... Read More
Extreme Sewing – 6 x Ottobre Design Kids Projects in 1 Weekend!
Last week I had an episode of hubris in which I giddily promised to sew some outfits using Ottobre Design Kids sewing magazine in time for our upcoming family camping... Read More
Burda 8/2020 #112 #103 Pattern Review | A Complete Burda Outfit
Burda 8/2020 #112 and #103 Pattern Review Updated 4/5/2021 I am so excited about this post because I actually sewed 2 items from the same issue of Burda to make... Read More
Burda 9/2020 Line Drawings Preview
Updated 26/08/2020. Here is the preview of the what’s to come in the latest issue of Burda magazine! Sept 2020 looks very promising. Does Burda have new designers? Looks like... Read More
Video| 9 Sewing Projects |
DIY Sewing Projects – Vogue, Burda, Sew Different, Grasser, SewHouse7, Named Helmi Dress Here is a video of some my recent DIY sewing projects. All links to the patterns and... Read More
How to tape PDF sewing pattern | No Glue | Super Fast
In this video post, I share how to use a download PDF sewing pattern quickly and without glue. I used to love the instant gratification of buying downloadable PDF patterns... Read More
FREE Patrones Sewing Magazine + Is this app the future of Burda?
An interesting development has happened in the sewing world which could change the world of sewing. Patrones have designed a new way to own the magazine digitally. You can download... Read More