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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
Avid Seamstress The Blouse Review
Welcome to my Avid Seamstress The Blouse Review post. I sewed this top as part of a Minerva Kit as a Minerva Brand Ambassador. Minerva Kits include all the notions... 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
Grasser No. 217 Sewing Pattern Review | Free Pattern
Welcome to today’s post which is a Grasser No. 217 sewing pattern review. Grasser No. 217 is a free sewing pattern from the Russian pattern company. I have sewn with... Read More
Burda 10/2021 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings
Updated 1/9/2021. October ahoy!! Burda 10/2021 first-look preview is here. I must say that Burda 8/2021 left me underwhelmed and I struggled to find anything that spoke to me, however, Burda 9/2021 hit... Read More
Marfy 3531 Sewing Pattern Review
Today’s post is a Marfy 3531 sewing pattern review. I sewed this dress in time for summer as I wanted a cute style dress for special events. I knew that... Read More
Burda 9/2021 Preview | First Look | Commenatry | Line Drawings
Updated 26/08/2021 Here we are with Burda 9/2021 first-look preview. I must say that Burda 8/2021 left me underwhelmed and I struggled to find anything that spoke to me. Burda... Read More
Burda 1/2019 #114 Pattern Review
Today’s post is a Burda 1/2019 #114 Pattern Review. The midi-length jersey dress caught my eye when I received my Burdastyle January 2019 issue. It took a while to get... Read More
Burda 8/2021 Preview |Line Drawings | Magazine Commentary
Updated 29/7/2021. Burda 8/2021 line drawings are here. I am quite surprised at how many designs I liked. Burda 7/2021 was sizzler with some outstanding designs including linen gaucho pants.... Read More
Lekala #4235 Sewing Pattern Review | Sequins Dress
Today’s post is a Lekala #4235 sewing pattern review. This sewing project is definitely a once in a wardrobe type of garment. I sewed it using bright color sequins fabric.... Read More
Grasser No.595 Pattern Review | DIY Cami Top
Today’s post is a pattern review of Grasser No. 595 Cami slip top. I sewed it up in Art Gallery Fabrics Rayon using just a little over a half meter.... Read More
Burda 7/2021 Preview | First Look | Commenatry | Line Drawings
Updated 15/6/2021. Here we are with Burda 7/2021 first-look preview. This past Burda 6/2021 was a mixed bag while the reception was towards Burda 5/2021 was tepid. Burda 4/2021 had... Read More
DIY Shift Dress – Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear
Welcome to another DIY shift dress post! I used Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich and Art Gallery Fabrics “Ice Creams” Cotton poplin for the perfect summer dress.... Read More
McCalls M7349 Sewing Pattern Review – DIY Animal Print Dress x2
McCalls M7349 Review Updated 13/5/2021 Today’s post is a McCalls M7349 pattern review. I love this pattern so much that I have sewed it up twice. McCalls 7349 dress was... Read More
Simple Sew Shannon Dress Sewing Pattern Review | Quick Dressmaking Project
Today’s post is a Simple Sew Shannon Dress review. This is a dress that got so much wear once I sewed it up and it traveled with me (pre lockdown)... Read More
Burda 6/2021 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings
Updated 15/6/2021 – Here we are with Burda 6/2021 first-look preview. The reception has been warm and well-received compared to the more recent Burda 5/2021. Burda 4/2021 had 1 item... Read More