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Burda 1/2017 #119 Pattern Review | Cowl Neck Top
This was another unplanned make for my #burdachallenge2018. The idea for this developed after meeting the fabric. SO I will start with the fabric. This is a beautiful shiny viscose... Read More
Preparing for Race Day – Triathlon
My race is this Saturday. I cant believe the time is upon me now. I have done all I can and I thought I’d share my thoughts on training... Read More
FabricKateD Seamless Raglan Knit Along
Kate (www.fabrickated.com) wrote about hosting a seamless raglan sweater knit along based on the Elizabeth Zimmerman technique. This was quite serendipitous for me for 3 reasons: Number one. I ‘ve... Read More
What happened to my Me Made May ’18 Pledge?
I made a very bold pledge very early in April regarding Me Made May 2018 which was inspired by this article written by Simon Doonan How to Become a Fashion Eccentric It... Read More
#burdachallenge2018 April/May Round up
I cannot get over how fast time is flying by! We about to enter June marking the halfway point of this challenge and wow I am so inspired by all... Read More
Burda 7/2017 #111 Pattern Review
Up next is a dress that has been “marinating” for a while. I traced this out when the magazine came out as soon as I saw it because I... Read More
Simplicity S8045 & Burda 2/2018 #101 Pattern Review
I neglected to mention that I made 2 dresses for the Day and Night Dress challenge hosted by ElizabethMadeThis.com. BurdaStyle 02/2018 #101 Dress For my day dress, I... Read More
Butterick B5895 | DIY Retro Capri Pants
These trousers have a long history, of sitting in my UFO box. I cut these out almost 18 months ago and I dont know why they went into... Read More
Burda 3/2018 #116Sewing Pattern Review
This was one of my March #burdachallenge2018 planned makes. Its the panel overlay skirt from the March 2018 issue. The issue itself was not very exciting and I... Read More
3 X Burda 9/2010 #121A Pattern Review
Ever since I sewed up the turtleneck top from Burdastyle 09/2010 in 2016, I have been planning more variations in my head. You see, this top pattern is so easy... Read More
Triathlon practice
Today I went to a Go Tri Novice Training day wherein the newbies are shown the run and cycle route. But more importantly, for me, a chance to become familiar with... Read More
May the Fourth be with you. A Star Wars McCalls M6044
I made this shirt for May the Fourth Star Wars day. Mr SNS had selected the fabric himself from B&M Fabrics around the New Year. He originally wanted piping... Read More
MCBN May Man Jeans: Vogue V8801
I made jeans for Mr SNS! So ridiculously proud of these as they have been a long time in my head. I think I overthink things sometimes because these were... Read More
Kids Sewing – La Maison Victor Lulu Pants
I literally finished these yesterday and the twins were wearing them this morning. This is one of those projects that I got so excited about when I snipped the last... Read More
