Posts filed under: Sewing

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 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

Kids Sewing Advice – What I wish I knew.

Sewing for kids. How do you do it? Well it isn’t magic. Parents who sew clothes that their kids love and wear all have one thing in common. In short... Read More

Sew Sweet Handmade Clothes for Girls Book Review

I did some selfish sewing for my twins in January. I fell for the whimsical looking pictures in this Japanese Sewing book: Sew Sweet Handmade Clothes by Yuki Araki during a... 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

Burda 1/2020 #108 Pattern Review

This post is a Burda 1/2020 #108 Pattern Review that I actually sewed in January! It is always a buzz for me when I sew a Burdastyle project in the... Read More

DIY Mod Mini Skirt aka Another self drafted skirt….

Allow me to present another Bluprint pattern drafting class project. It is a self-drafted skirt that I started on in 2015! I have a habit of starting a blog post... Read More

Burda 7/2019 #117 Review

This post is a Burda 7/2019 #117 pattern review. I have been sewing with Burda consistently these past 12 months and the more I use their patterns – the more... Read More

Burda 6/2019 #129 Review – Best Burda Kids Pattern

This post is my Burda 6/2019 #129 review. I whipped up these dresses for my 6-year-old daughters. This girls shift dress pattern is a simple style perfect for active young... Read More

DIY Sewing Project – A-Line Scuba Skirt

When it comes to Vogue V1486 Designer sewing pattern by Nicola Finetti I am convinced it is the best DIY skirt sewing pattern! Why? Because I have sewn it 5... Read More

VIDEO | Sewing Burda 2019 – 12 Months Review

I am so excited to share this video I made reviewing my Burda 2019 sewing year! I have the videos slipt into 2 to make it easier to separate the... Read More

Grasser Pattern No. 639 Pattern Review | MEN’S Cashmere COAT

Update 13/02/2020. In this post, I am sharing my Grasser men’s coat NO. 639 pattern review. But first, this story starts with the Thread Theory Goldstream Peacoat – My first... Read More

Burda 2/2019 #115 Dress Sewing Pattern Review

Here is my Burda 2/2019 #115 dress sewing pattern review of the project that I sewed up earlier this year. It was one of those sewing projects where the sum... Read More

SewHouse7 Toaster Sweater Pattern Review |

For this month’s Minervacrafts Blogger Network project I am chatting about the SewHouse7 Toaster Sweater pattern review. With 2 versions available in one – this sewing pattern from independent pattern... Read More

Burda 1/2019 #111 Sewing Pattern Review

Pattern review of Grasser No. 132 Raglan Sleeve Dress sewn in a Lady McElroy viscose jersey.... Read More

Video Tutorial| How to Sew – McCalls M6044 | DIY Mens Shirt

Today’s sewalong video post is for McCalls M6044 Men’s Shirt sewing pattern. It is a fun festive project that is perfect for Christmas! I had so much fun sewing this... Read More