Spring 2016 – Low-Hanging Fruit
I feel like Spring 2016 has been moving all too quickly, without much progress on the sewing front. This is not totally accurate, as earlier this Spring, I made...
My (belated) Appleton Dress Pattern review!
you must remember that…a wrap is still a wrap… Hello everyone…it’s been a while. Life, especially a newly adopted puppy, has greatly cut into my sewing and blogging time....
Trend Watch: Short/Cropped Jackets Part 2 – How to Wear Them
I’ve read comments (here and on the Pattern Review forums) from several readers regarding the first Cropped Jacket article, and one question that came up was whether or not...
Trend Watch: Short/Cropped Jackets
The short/cropped jacket, including cropped blazers, moto jackets, and classic Chanel-inspired looks, is an emerging trend in women’s ready to wear fashion. From just below the waist to cropped...
Spring 2016 RTW Runway Trends
With runway shows in New York. London and Milan finished, and Paris starting tomorrow, trends for Spring 2016 fashion have emerged. Here’s my picks in alphabetical order, with links...
The Problem with Croquis Part 2…Fashion Sketchbook Roundup
In my first post of this series, I discussed the problems with typical fashion croquis. In this post, I’m giving you a review of fashion sketch books – drawing...
The Problem with Croquis Part 1…real women have curves!
If you’re considering designing sewing patterns, or simply an avid and creative home sewist who likes to plan your projects in advance, drawing your designs is a must. Fortunately,...
Living in Three Seasons at One Time
I’m seriously considering developing some sewing patterns for sale, and it’s got me living in three seasons at one time! To explain: Season One – Summer 2015 (our current...
Fall 2015 RTW Trends: The Pant Suit
Is there anything for work that looks as “put together” as a pant suit? Today’s version is not your momma’s (or Hillary’s) pant suit. It’s slim and sleek, possibly...
You’ve got to know when to hold ’em and know when to fold ’em – review of McCall 7121
Oh, Big 4/Big 7 pattern companies, how I get sucked in every few weeks when a new release comes out. How the deeply-slashed sale prices at Joann and Hancock...