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DIY Summer Wrap Dress PatternEasy Review

I love florals! Summer is my favourite season wherein my twin loves of sewing and gardening mingle perfectly! I can enjoy the inspirations offered by the ever-blooming flowers in my... Read More
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Sew Different Flounce Dress Sewing Pattern Review + Step by Step Tutorial

I sewed this dress for a special date night to celebrate an anniversary. I used the Flounce Dress from Sew Different patterns. It’s a fun dress to sew and wear.... Read More
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Extreme Sewing – 6 x Ottobre Design Kids Projects in 1 Weekend!

Last week I had an episode of hubris in which I giddily promised to sew some outfits using Ottobre Design Kids sewing magazine in time for our upcoming family camping... Read More
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Burda 8/2020 #112 #103 Pattern Review | A Complete Burda Outfit

Burda 8/2020 #112 and #103 Pattern Review Updated 4/5/2021 I am so excited about this post because I actually sewed 2 items from the same issue of Burda to make... Read More
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Burda 9/2020 Line Drawings Preview

Updated 26/08/2020. Here is the preview of the what’s to come in the latest issue of Burda magazine! Sept 2020 looks very promising. Does Burda have new designers? Looks like... Read More

Video| 9 Sewing Projects |

DIY Sewing Projects – Vogue, Burda, Sew Different, Grasser, SewHouse7, Named Helmi Dress Here is a video of some my recent DIY sewing projects. All links to the patterns and... Read More

How to tape PDF sewing pattern | No Glue | Super Fast

In this video post, I share how to use a download PDF sewing pattern quickly and without glue. I used to love the instant gratification of buying downloadable PDF patterns... Read More

FREE Patrones Sewing Magazine + Is this app the future of Burda?

An interesting development has happened in the sewing world which could change the world of sewing. Patrones have designed a new way to own the magazine digitally. You can download... Read More
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Burda 3/2019 #110 Review

Burda 3/2019 #110 Review Here is a pattern review of a top from Burda 3/2019 #110 wrap top. I sewed this top in a lightweight chiffon fabric. I like how... Read More
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Burda 8/2020 Preview & Line Drawings

Updated 22/07/2020. Here we are with the Burda 8/2020 line drawings! It is so funny how time flies when you have a monthly Burda subscription. This issue looks to be... Read More
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Burda 5/2011 #131 Pattern Review

Burda 5/2011 #131 Review Here is a sewing project (Burda 5/2011 #131) that I finished a while ago but it hasn’t made it to the blog until now. It is... Read More
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Burda 4/2017 #107 Sewing Pattern Review

Burda 4/2017 #107 Sewing Pattern Review Here is a dress that I finished a while ago and have much love for. Its a cute sheath style dress that has a... Read More
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Burda 7/2017 #105 Dress Pattern Review

Burda 7/2017 #105 Pattern Review. This project is possibly the most worn garment in my summer wardrobe. A kaftan is a great item for those hot days when you don’t... Read More
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Burda 7 2020

Burda 7/2020 Preview & Line Drawings

Updated 7/7/20. Its that time of the month again where we get to check out and analyse Burda 7/2020 preview and line drawings! I have to say that July 2020... Read More
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Kids Sewing Advice – What I wish I knew.

Sewing for kids. How do you do it? Well it isn’t magic. Parents who sew clothes that their kids love and wear all have one thing in common. In short... Read More
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Sew Sweet Handmade Clothes for Girls Book Review

I did some selfish sewing for my twins in January. I fell for the whimsical looking pictures in this Japanese Sewing book: Sew Sweet Handmade Clothes by Yuki Araki during a... Read More
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Vintage Burda Patterns Pt 3 | Toile

Sewing Vintage Burda Pt 3: Making the toile garment. This is part 3 of my quest to sew with a vintage Burda magazine. It is a part of my series... Read More
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Vogue 9253 Dress Sewing Pattern Review

I am super excited to share the most spring-perfect dress that I have ever sewed. This is my Vogue 7253 sewing pattern review. And it all started with the fabric.... Read More
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Grasser Women’s Top Pattern No. 496 Review

This post is a pattern review of Grasser Patterns Womens Top no. 469. This top was inspired by a top that I saw on Pinterest which had deep cuff sleeves.... Read More
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Burda 6/2020 Preview & Line Drawings

Updated 2/5/2020. Here we are looking towards June for Burda 6/2020! The first look has been published and wow! I am tentatively excited about what I am seeing so far!... Read More
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