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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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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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