Handpicked by Burdastyle

I was tickled pink when I came home from my Christmas and New Years trip yesterday to have been informed … More

B8155: Christmas Cheer in Royal Blue

Welcome 2012! I’m stoked to be starting off the new year with a new creation, this should be a good … More

Merry Christmas! & my 2012 plans for sewing…

Well it’s that time of year again – I’ll be away visiting family and friends between Christmas and New Years, … More

101: French Seams

French Seams are fabulous for lightweight fabrics in skirts and dresses – like the lining for my Royal Blue Pencil … More

101: Bound Button Holes

Bound button holes are a dividing issue in my sewing class – some of my fellow sewing enthusiasts adore them, … More

You’ve got mail: Marfy Patterns

Marfy dress – F2643 When I first started sewing back in March 2011, I stalked online pattern sites. I was moderately … More

V1218: Dress S.O.S.

This dress was the first pattern I ever bought. When I finished my beginner’s sewing course back in March 2011 … More

V8307: The Octopus’ Garden Jacket

After a week of feverishly slaving away on the final details of my jacket (not really, I loved it) hoping … More

Book Review: The Dressmaker’s Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques

The Dressmaker’s Handbook of Couture Sewing TechniquesBy Lynda Maynard, Published by Interweave Press Synopsis:“Make professional-quality garments by using couture techniques … More

V8307: Bias trim and mitred corners

Oh lordy, I’ve falled in lust with silk dupion. What a dreamy fabric to work with! I found a turquoise … More