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Burda 7/2023 Preview | First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

Here we are with the summer offering of Burda 7/2023 and it is quite a feast for those seeking some summer sewing inspiration. The line drawings are building nicely on... Read More
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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
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Pauline Alice Patterns Carme Blouse Sewing Pattern Review

This summer I am sharing some of my favourite summer sewing projects. Today’s summer sewing project is the Carme Blouse from Spain-based independent pattern company Pauline Alice Patterns. They have... 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

Mens Sewing: McCalls M6044 Pattern Review

Updated 22/8/2022. I have another men’s shirts sewn from McCalls M6044 in a fabulous watermelons poplin cotton that I bought from Etsy. Mens sewing can be such a challenging task,... 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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6x Kate & Rose Giselle Dress Sewing Pattern Review

Updated 12/7/2022. This is a pattern review of two views of Kate & Rose Giselle Dress Sewing pattern. I have 6 of the Giselle dress versions to share in this... 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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The best kids sewing pattern review

Kitschy Coo Girls’ Skater Dress Sewing Pattern Review

This is an updated Kitschy Coo Girls’ Dress sewing pattern review. The full review is after the pictures of the many variations I have sewn of this rather easy kids... 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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