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Jalie Nico Raglan Tee 3669 Sewing Pattern Review
Here is a favourite raglan T-shirt sewing pattern that I have sewn 5 times already – Jalie 3669 Nico Raglan Tee. I love sewing for my husband as it is... Read More
Burda 11/2013 #103 Sewing Pattern Review | A Brief Foray into Kibbe Soft Gamine
Today’s post is a Burda 11/2013 #103 pattern review, a lovely billowy blouse sewn in Liberty silk crepe de chine. The top has been on my Trello “Patterns to Sew”... Read More
Burda 4/2022 Preview | First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings
Updated 3/4/2022 Here we are with Burda 4/2022 first-look preview. So far Burda 1/2022 was a bit meh, while Burda 2/2022 had some interesting design. The most recent Burda 3/2022... Read More
Tailor Academy Review
Today’s post is a review of Tailor Academy – an online sewing masterclass for all levels taught by Stefan Wimmer, a ninth-generation tailor. Being a committed lifelong learner means I... Read More
Vogue 1549 DVF Wrap Dress Pattern Review
Updated 10/02/2022. Todays post is all about that iconic 70s vintage wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg. I now have made it for the second time in a cotton lawn... Read More
McCalls M6044 Chambray Men’s Shirt
McCalls M6044 is the pattern that keeps on giving! I love using this pattern to make shirts for my husband. This would be number 9 that I have made for... Read More
Trend Patterns Raglan Dress TPC22 Sewing Pattern Review
Today’s post is a Trend Patterns Raglan Dress TPC22 sewing pattern review that I made last year in the most gorgeous Liberty Silk. I’ll start off by saying that I... Read More
Burda 3/2022 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings
Updated 6/3/2022. The line drawings for Burda 3/2022 are here and I must say – there are many dresses in this issue. I can’t wait for my issue to arrive.... Read More
Burda 2/2022 Preview |First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings
Updated 6/3/2022. After an underwhelming Burda 1/2022, the line drawings for Burda 2/2022 have arrived! Scroll on for the first look, full line drawings, and a video browse through of... Read More
5 Common Sewing Goals (and How I’d Rewrite Them)
5 Common Sewing New Year’s Resolutions (and How I’d Rewrite Them) Over the years of my sewing life, I’ve spent an age thinking about what sewing goals I wanted to... Read More
Burda 1/2022 Preview |First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings
Updated 26/1/22. As we head into the festive season, Burda has released the first look of what to expect in the January 2022 issue (Burda 1/2022)! I recently received my... Read More
Nina Lee Southbank Sweater Sewing Pattern Review
Today’s post is all about the perfect little sweater dress for fall! It’s the Nina Lee Southbank Sweater Dress pattern review – a cute dress I sewed up last season... Read More
6 Alternative Christmas Gift Ideas | Wellbeing Presents 2023
Alternative Christmas Gift Guide for Wellbeing and Selfcare Don’t know what to buy for your loved ones? They seem to already have loads of fabrics, sewing patterns, and tools? Here... Read More
Ottobre Design Women 5/2018 Rosy Dreams Dress Review x2
Today’s post is an Ottobre Design Woman 5/2018 Rosy Dreams dress sewing pattern review. When I saw this issue of Ottobre Design Woman I liked just every single style. Ottobre... Read More
Burda 12/2021 Preview |First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings
Updated 3/11/2021. Wow! I can’t believe it’s already time for Burda 12/2021 line drawings! Time has flown by this year. I am still gathering my thoughts on this issue, in... Read More
McCalls M6886 x2 – Best Knit Dress Sewing Pattern!
Here are 2 more McCalls M6886 sewing pattern reviews. I have already made it 5 other times. For more details on the construction please read this post here. The most... Read More
Paprika Patterns Jasper Sweater Dress Sewing Pattern Review
Today’s post is a Paprika Patterns Jasper Sweater Dress sewing pattern review. This is one of those sweater dress styles that can create an elevated fall look. The asymmetric hood... Read More
Burda 4/2015 #105 Sewing Pattern Review
Today’s post is a Burda 4/2015 #105 sewing pattern review. I have to admit that this style is a little bit outside my comfort zone. Burdastyle 4/15 105 is a... Read More
Modes4U Fabric Shop Review + 3 DIY Sewing Projects
Greetings! I am so excited about today’s post as I get to chat about an online fabric shop that has some lovely brilliant prints. They reached out to me about... Read More
Burda 11/2021 Preview | First Look | Commenatry | Line Drawings
Updated 20/11/2021. Here we are with Burda11/2021 preview line drawings. Burda 10/2021 was a bit of a meh for me though it had some lovely basics. I must say that Burda 8/2021 left... Read More