A New Love…..Couture!!

I chose to make my first French jacket from Burda Style 02-2013 #107 which is a more contemporary version of the classic Chanel jacket.  I…

Purrrfect….Burda Style 10/2012 #118A

I love when I can pull a pattern out of the envelope, go straight to the fabric, cut it out and sew it up without…

A Summer Dress

Fabric used:  Sea Bubbles by Betsy Johnson from Sew Much Fabric.  I played with the print to find a portion of the print that could be…

It’s All in the Trim

This dress is fitted, with a scoop neck, short sleeves and an A-line skirt. The angled darts, waistline, sleeve and neckline edges are highlighted with applied…

Pattern Review: Burda 02/2013 #114

Pattern Review:  Burda 02/2013 #114 Sku #PS4215 Arrowhead 57″ 96% Polyester 4% Spandex $17.00 Prewash: I washed the fabric in a lingerie bag, warm water…

Pattern Review: Burda Style 10/2012 #118A

Pattern Review: Burda Style  10/2012 #118A Glacier Grey Knit Prewash: Cold water /delicate cycle Dry on perma press There was no shrinkage. Notions: Gutermann thread,…

Pattern Review Burda 2/2009 #108B, Vogue 2893 and the Peplum Belt

Pattern Review Burda 2/2009 #108B,  Vogue 2893 and the Peplum Belt Burda 02/2009 Sku #RS4203 Black and White Stripe Knit The skirt and peplum belt are…