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How to Organise Burda Traced Patterns Digitally
A couple of months ago I got into a very strong organisation mode. I organised everything I possibly could. Eventually, I got to my sewing cave and it went through... Read More
Frocktails Sewcial 2018 and Sewing Challenges I am Excited About
I thought I’d write a post about several sewing events that I am super excited about. Frocktails Sewcial 2018 Laura Casey is an indie pattern designer who runs Sew Different... Read More
Mens Hooded T-Shirt For Him, Drafted by Me
“Honey, can I wear this sharks top?” He called out from the top of the stairs. “Sure you can babe. You don’t need to ask my permission, its in your... Read More
MCBN October Lobsters Shirt
I made a lobsters shirt for my husband! And I drafted it myself! I have been wanting to flex my drafting skills of late and voila! Here is the link... Read More
Kids Sewing – An Obvious piece of advice…also The Louisa Coat by Compagnie M Pattern Review
One thing I have noticed about sewing for my kids is that unlike sewing my own projects – there is no time to “marinate” the project once it has been... Read More
You have to watch this: Change Your Pants Change Your Life
If you have ever wanted to listen to something beautiful and powerful, please watch this. I got so many feels from this. Good feels. Hila x... Read More
MCBN September: Adventure Sewing–Loungewear Edition
I have been feeling like I am in a rut of late. Though I love sewing, it’s been feeling a bit episodic. I felt a longing to shake things up... Read More
5 Simple Ideas to improve Sewing Room Ergonomics
I have been doing a lot of research into sewing room ergonomics. I have the privilege of having a dedicated room for my sewing and I have been rearranging it... Read More
My 8th Moneta needs no introduction….
One of my favourite maxi dresses on the planet is finally on the blog! Whoop! It’s a Colette Moneta knit dress – number 8! Will there ever be a number... Read More
Burda 7/2015 #114 Pattern Review
BurdaStyle 07/2015 #114B Here is an easy Burdastyle sewing project pattern that I like so much I made several of them in succession! I like the simple look and feel of... Read More
Burda 3/2018 #113 Sewing Pattern Review
Twisted Bustier Dress 03/2018 #113 In March I decided to sew up this interesting shirt dress pattern from the March Issue of BurdaStyle Magazine. The March issue itself was not... Read More