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Cloud9 Fabrics Barkcloth Cocoon Dress – DIY Sewing Project

I sewed up another DIY sewing project – Simple Sew Cocoon Dress using Cloud9 barkcloth dressmaking fabric. Given that this is a sewing pattern that I have used to sew... Read More
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Burda 3/2021 Line Drawings | First Look & Preview

Updated 19/02/2021. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the March issue of Burda magazine! February 2021 was a winner for me with at least 5 things I... Read More
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Burda 2/2021 Preview |Line Drawings |

Updated 31/1/2021. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the Burda 2/2021 Germany sewing magazine. The January 2021 issue was surprisingly decent despite my initial mild reception. I... Read More
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Ottobre Design Womens 5/2018 Rosy Dreams Dress Review + Video Review

Today’s post is Ottobre Design Womens 5/2018 Rosy Dreams dress that I sewed for the new Minerva site. I love how the dress turned out and for the full review... Read More
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Burda 1/2021 First Look Preview + Line Drawings

Updated 29/11/2020. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the new from Burda – my subscription renewal time is upon me again. I can’t believe how quickly this... Read More
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Burda 10/2020 #103 Pattern Review | More Loungewear

This is the second of my planned Burda 10/2020 sewing projects and I must say, it was quite an unexpected journey! To start off with I had to make alterations... Read More
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Ottobre Design Kids 1/2020 #25| Boys Knit Pants

My son requested that I sew him a pair of knit trousers that he could use for bedtime. After their abrupt ending of school in March, he was nervous and... Read More
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Burda 12/2020 First Look | Line Drawings

Updated 18/11/2020 Here is the preview of what’s to come in the latest issue of Burda magazine! December 2020 looks interesting, to say the least. If you like slideshows I... Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Burda 9/2020 #107 Wrap Dress Sewing Pattern Review

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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