All posts by: Hila

Oscars 2020 | Red Carpet Looks

Oscars 2020 Red Carpet Looks – Faves and not so faves I feel bad for all the other award shows that spend thousands to hold their events only to be... Read More

Sewing Vintage Burda 7/1969 8107 PT.2 – Tracing

#sewvintageburda2020 Continuing on from my previous post sharing the oldest of my Burda magazines – July 1969, I traced out the chosen pattern. In this post, I am sharing my... Read More

Vintage Burda July 1969 #sewvintageburda2020

Yikes! I can’t believe I am actually doing this! After my 2020 Sewing Goal #1 post declaring publicly my goal to sew with vintage Burda magazines – I had the... Read More

Video | KnipMode 2/2020 Line Drawings Review

This post is a review of Knipmode 2/2020 line drawings. Knipmode is a Dutch sewing magazine that I have been subscribing to for 2 years. This year, one of my... Read More

Video | Erasable Highlighter Review: KnipMode vs Burda Tracing Wars

I have been subscribed to Knipmode for several years now. My KnipMode sewing magazine collection is of modest size – the second largest next my Burda collection. There’s just one... Read More

2020 Sewing Goal #1 – Sewing Vintage Burda #sewvintageburda2020

#sewvintageburda2020 or what have I got myself into?! Have you ever embarked on a journey that you can’t quite figure out how on earth you ended up there? I am... Read More

Burda 12/2018 #109 Review & How to Sew

This project started off as “The Daunting Silk Dress Project” – basically because I have always been so scared of sewing with silk. After hearing many a sewcialists’ tales of... Read More

Inspired by Stella Jean

Have you ever stumbled upon a designer whose creations have you so enthralled that you spend the next 2 hours devouring any and everything you can find about their collection?... Read More

Burda 7/2019 #117 Review

This post is a Burda 7/2019 #117 pattern review. I have been sewing with Burda consistently these past 12 months and the more I use their patterns – the more... Read More

Vogue Spring 2020 Patterns | Faves

Vogue patterns have released their latest spring offerings. When I started sewing I used to eagerly anticipate the new Vogue releases but as time passed they all seemed too samey... Read More

Video | KnipMode 1/2020 Preview & Line Drawings

Knipmode is a Dutch sewing magazine that I have been subscribing to for 2 years. Here is the browse through for the latest January issue. KnipMode 2020 Sewing Goal I... Read More

Burda 3/2020 Preview & Line Drawings

Updated 28/02/2020. BURDA 3/2020 lines drawing are here! So far, the styles look interesting to me! I constantly update this post to add new line drawings and Burda sewing projects... Read More

Burda 6/2019 #129 Review – Best Burda Kids Pattern

This post is my Burda 6/2019 #129 review. I whipped up these dresses for my 6-year-old daughters. This girls shift dress pattern is a simple style perfect for active young... Read More

DIY Sewing Project – A-Line Scuba Skirt

When it comes to Vogue V1486 Designer sewing pattern by Nicola Finetti I am convinced it is the best DIY skirt sewing pattern! Why? Because I have sewn it 5... Read More

VIDEO | Sewing Burda 2019 – 12 Months Review

I am so excited to share this video I made reviewing my Burda 2019 sewing year! I have the videos slipt into 2 to make it easier to separate the... Read More

Grasser Pattern No. 639 Pattern Review | MEN’S Cashmere COAT

Update 13/02/2020. In this post, I am sharing my Grasser men’s coat NO. 639 pattern review. But first, this story starts with the Thread Theory Goldstream Peacoat – My first... Read More

Burda 2/2019 #115 Dress Sewing Pattern Review

Here is my Burda 2/2019 #115 dress sewing pattern review of the project that I sewed up earlier this year. It was one of those sewing projects where the sum... Read More

Golden Globes 2020 | Red Carpet Looks

Gloden Globes 2020 Red Carpet Looks – Faves and not so faves Last night was the Gloden Globes awards ceremony which is the first of what Hollywood likes to call... Read More

Burda 2/2020 Line Drawings & Preview

Updated 21/01/2020 BURDA 2/2020 Line Drawings Here is the updated post to include the Burda 2/2020 line drawings. I must admit that after the first look – I was not... Read More

The 10 Best Bluprint Sewing Classes Worth Buying in 2020

Online sewing courses provide a way to learn from the comfort of your own home and in your own time. With Bluprint , you can tailor the areas of sewing... Read More