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Burda 2/2021 #101 Pattern Review
Burda 2/2021 #101 is one of those patterns in the magazine that I knew I had to sew up as soon as I got the magazine. The pattern pieces may... 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
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 2/2021 Preview |Line Drawings |
Updated 31/1/2021. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the Burda 2/2021 Germany sewing magazine. The January 2021 issue was surprisingly decent despite my initial mild reception. I... Read More
Ottobre Design Womens 5/2018 Rosy Dreams Dress Review + Video Review
Today’s post is Ottobre Design Womens 5/2018 Rosy Dreams dress that I sewed for the new Minerva site. I love how the dress turned out and for the full review... Read More
Burda 1/2021 First Look Preview + Line Drawings
Updated 29/11/2020. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the new from Burda – my subscription renewal time is upon me again. I can’t believe how quickly this... Read More
Burda 10/2020 #103 Pattern Review | More Loungewear
This is the second of my planned Burda 10/2020 sewing projects and I must say, it was quite an unexpected journey! To start off with I had to make alterations... Read More
Ottobre Design Kids 1/2020 #25| Boys Knit Pants
My son requested that I sew him a pair of knit trousers that he could use for bedtime. After their abrupt ending of school in March, he was nervous and... Read More
Burda 12/2020 First Look | Line Drawings
Updated 18/11/2020 Here is the preview of what’s to come in the latest issue of Burda magazine! December 2020 looks interesting, to say the least. If you like slideshows I... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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