All posts by: Hila

Burda 9/2019 Line Drawings & Favourites

In this post, I will be chatting about Burda 9/2019 line drawings. September is upon us and as I get back to school with the kids, it also means getting... Read More

Self Care That Costs Nothing

I recently had the privilege of participating in a round up post of self care practises that aren’t beauty related. I loved the idea of this because sometimes it feels... Read More

Sewing KnipMode 5/2019 #11 Dress

Updated 1/3/2020. This month my Minerva Blogger Network project is a KnipMode dress from the May 2019 issue. I was excited to sew this dress as soon as I saw... Read More

Winnats Tank – Beginners Guide to Sewing with Knits by Wendy Ward

Pattern review of the Everyday Chic Dress from Sew Different - an British based indie sewing pattern company created by Laura Casey... Read More

Burda 7/2019 Preview – Line Drawings

In this post, I will be chatting my thoughts on the latest Burda 7/2019 line drawings. Wow, we are already halfway through the year! If you’d like to see the... Read More

Sewing Burda 6/2016 #101 Dress for MCBN June

It always amazes me how rapidly 4 weeks go by and my Minervacrafts Blogger Network project is due. I appreciate the monthly routine of creating my dressmaking projects and I... Read More

Clothes Making Mavens Podcast – I am a correspondent!

Eeeek! I am now a correspondent on The Clothes Making Mavens Podcast!!! I am a big fan of Lori (frivolousatlast.com) and Helena (grayallday.com). Lori kindly did a Q&A guest post... Read More

Kwik Sew K4069 Review

Kwik Sew 4069 is one of those basic sewing patterns that are the foundation of any fall/winter wardrobe. I departed from my TNT Burda 09/2010 #121 Roll neck sewing pattern... Read More

Knipmode 6/2019 Line Drawings & My Favourites

Knipmode 6/2019 Line Drawings I received my Knipmode 6/2019 issue in the post and between triathlon training and half terms only managed to do the YouTube preview and this post... Read More

Facing Your Sewing Fears with Josie – Saturday Night Stitch Show PODCAST Ep. 2

Updated 25/2/2020. I invited Josie to come on to the podcast and chat about facing your sewing fears. Josie has been flirting with the idea of sewing with Burda patterns... Read More

Body Image – The Practice of Self Acceptance

Its Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. This year they have chosen Body Image and I feel I have a lot to say about body image and the practice... Read More

Sewing Burda 8/2016 #117 Chambray Maxi Dress

I recently watched the Met Gala highlights and saw a section which covered E! Networks reaction to the fashion. I learnt a new phrase – “The most” in reference to... Read More

On Migraines and Easing into the Pain Gracefully

Yesterday I woke to an aura in my left eye. The little glimmer of kaleidoscopic light usually is a harbinger of the worst possible thing that could happen to me... Read More

5 Smart Ways to Sew with Lightweight Woven Fabrics without pulling your hair out!

Sewing with fine lightweight woven cottons – 5 tips to save time and prevent you from pulling out your hair I recently had the pleasure of sewing a Burda top... Read More

Burda 6/2019 Preview – Line Drawings

In this post, I will be sharing my thoughts and sewing plans based on the Burda 6/2016 line drawings. I like to record my initial thoughts as I am very... Read More

Burda 5/2019 Line Drawings & Favourites

For this post, I will be sharing my thoughts on Burda 5/2019 line drawings and preview. This year I want to post and record my the sewing patterns I like... Read More

Knipmode 4/2019 Line Drawings & My Favourites

This year I want to post and record the sewing patterns I like from each Knipmode issue. I have created a Pinterest board so I can easily access this line... Read More