Posts filed under: Women

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

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 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

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

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

Burda 7/2016 #115 | Review & Video Tutorial

Burda 7/2016 #115 Plastron Dress I am super excited to share this post – a double whammy that is a pattern review and has a video sewing tutorial! The pattern... 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

Colette Patterns Moneta Knit Dress – 9th one!

For this month’s Minerva Blogger Network project is my 9th Colette Patterns Moneta knit dress. I think by the time you sew the same pattern nine times – its become... Read More

Burda 12/2018 #109 Review & How to Sew

This project started off as “The Daunting Silk Dress Project” – basically because I have always been so scared of sewing with silk. After hearing many a sewcialists’ tales of... 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

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

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