Posts filed under: 2021

5 Steps to a Calm Christmas 2023

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and also the most stressful. Despite all our best intentions it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. I truly believe that if you... Read More

Jalie Nico Raglan Tee 3669 Sewing Pattern Review

Here is a favourite raglan T-shirt sewing pattern that I have sewn 5 times already – Jalie 3669 Nico Raglan Tee. I love sewing for my husband as it is... Read More

Burda 4/2022 Preview | First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

Updated 3/4/2022 Here we are with Burda 4/2022 first-look preview. So far Burda 1/2022 was a bit meh, while Burda 2/2022 had some interesting design. The most recent Burda 3/2022... Read More

Burda 2/2022 Preview |First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

Updated 6/3/2022. After an underwhelming Burda 1/2022, the line drawings for Burda 2/2022 have arrived! Scroll on for the first look, full line drawings, and a video browse through of... Read More

5 Common Sewing Goals (and How I’d Rewrite Them)

5 Common Sewing New Year’s Resolutions (and How I’d Rewrite Them) Over the years of my sewing life, I’ve spent an age thinking about what sewing goals I wanted to... Read More

Burda 1/2022 Preview |First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

Updated 26/1/22. As we head into the festive season, Burda has released the first look of what to expect in the January 2022 issue (Burda 1/2022)! I recently received my... Read More

Nina Lee Southbank Sweater Sewing Pattern Review

Today’s post is all about the perfect little sweater dress for fall! It’s the Nina Lee Southbank Sweater Dress pattern review – a cute dress I sewed up last season... Read More

Ottobre Design Women 5/2018 Rosy Dreams Dress Review x2

Today’s post is an Ottobre Design Woman 5/2018 Rosy Dreams dress sewing pattern review. When I saw this issue of Ottobre Design Woman I liked just every single style. Ottobre... Read More

Burda 12/2021 Preview |First Look | Commentary | Line Drawings

Updated 3/11/2021. Wow! I can’t believe it’s already time for Burda 12/2021 line drawings! Time has flown by this year. I am still gathering my thoughts on this issue, in... Read More

McCalls M6886 x2 – Best Knit Dress Sewing Pattern!

Here are 2 more McCalls M6886 sewing pattern reviews. I have already made it 5 other times. For more details on the construction please read this post here. The most... Read More

Paprika Patterns Jasper Sweater Dress Sewing Pattern Review

Today’s post is a Paprika Patterns Jasper Sweater Dress sewing pattern review. This is one of those sweater dress styles that can create an elevated fall look. The asymmetric hood... Read More

Modes4U Fabric Shop Review + 3 DIY Sewing Projects

Greetings! I am so excited about today’s post as I get to chat about an online fabric shop that has some lovely brilliant prints. They reached out to me about... Read More

Burda 11/2021 Preview | First Look | Commenatry | Line Drawings

Updated 20/11/2021. Here we are with Burda11/2021 preview line drawings. Burda 10/2021 was a bit of a meh for me though it had some lovely basics. I must say that Burda 8/2021 left... Read More

Grasser No. 217 Sewing Pattern Review | Free Pattern

Welcome to today’s post which is a Grasser No. 217 sewing pattern review. Grasser No. 217 is a free sewing pattern from the Russian pattern company. I have sewn with... Read More

Burda 10/2021 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings

Updated 1/9/2021. October ahoy!! Burda 10/2021 first-look preview is here. I must say that Burda 8/2021 left me underwhelmed and I struggled to find anything that spoke to me, however, Burda 9/2021 hit... Read More

Marfy 3531 Sewing Pattern Review

Today’s post is a Marfy 3531 sewing pattern review. I sewed this dress in time for summer as I wanted a cute style dress for special events. I knew that... Read More

Burda 9/2021 Preview | First Look | Commenatry | Line Drawings

Updated 26/08/2021 Here we are with Burda 9/2021 first-look preview. I must say that Burda 8/2021 left me underwhelmed and I struggled to find anything that spoke to me. Burda... Read More

Burda 1/2019 #114 Pattern Review

Today’s post is a Burda 1/2019 #114 Pattern Review. The midi-length jersey dress caught my eye when I received my Burdastyle January 2019 issue. It took a while to get... Read More

Deer & Doe Melilot Shirt Pattern Review – Liberty Tana Lawn and AGF Rayon

Two Deer & Doe Melilot Shirts Review – Tana Lawn and Rayon Challis Todays post is a Deer & Doe Melilot Shirt pattern review. Its always pleasing when I like... Read More

Burda 8/2021 Preview |Line Drawings | Magazine Commentary

Updated 29/7/2021. Burda 8/2021 line drawings are here. I am quite surprised at how many designs I liked. Burda 7/2021 was sizzler with some outstanding designs including linen gaucho pants.... Read More
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