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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Burda 3/2019 #110 Review
Burda 3/2019 #110 Review Here is a pattern review of a top from Burda 3/2019 #110 wrap top. I sewed this top in a lightweight chiffon fabric. I like how... Read More
Burda 8/2020 Preview & Line Drawings
Updated 22/07/2020. Here we are with the Burda 8/2020 line drawings! It is so funny how time flies when you have a monthly Burda subscription. This issue looks to be... Read More
Burda 5/2011 #131 Pattern Review
Burda 5/2011 #131 Review Here is a sewing project (Burda 5/2011 #131) that I finished a while ago but it hasn’t made it to the blog until now. It is... Read More
Burda 4/2017 #107 Sewing Pattern Review
Burda 4/2017 #107 Sewing Pattern Review Here is a dress that I finished a while ago and have much love for. Its a cute sheath style dress that has a... Read More
Burda 7/2017 #105 Dress Pattern Review
Burda 7/2017 #105 Pattern Review. This project is possibly the most worn garment in my summer wardrobe. A kaftan is a great item for those hot days when you don’t... Read More
Burda 7/2020 Preview & Line Drawings
Updated 7/7/20. Its that time of the month again where we get to check out and analyse Burda 7/2020 preview and line drawings! I have to say that July 2020... Read More
Vintage Burda Patterns Pt 3 | Toile
Sewing Vintage Burda Pt 3: Making the toile garment. This is part 3 of my quest to sew with a vintage Burda magazine. It is a part of my series... Read More
Vogue 9253 Dress Sewing Pattern Review
I am super excited to share the most spring-perfect dress that I have ever sewed. This is my Vogue 7253 sewing pattern review. And it all started with the fabric.... Read More
Grasser Women’s Top Pattern No. 496 Review
This post is a pattern review of Grasser Patterns Womens Top no. 469. This top was inspired by a top that I saw on Pinterest which had deep cuff sleeves.... Read More