Monthly Archives: November 2013

BurdaStyle USA: Meh

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Noile

Fifty percent more expensive($15!); 200% less interesting, and page after page of seriously lackluster  content. I was so thrilled to see this in a USA bookstore, and so utterly disappointed when I went through it.  Costly AND boring; it’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books/Magazines | 8 Comments

Sewaholic 1302: Tofino Pants

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Noile

Sewaholic patterns are aimed at the pear-shaped woman, but that doesn’t mean that the rest of us can’t use Tasia’s innovative patterns, too. I fell in love with the Tofino Pants at first glimpse:  The side panel!  The piping!  That … Continue reading →

Posted in Pants | 4 Comments

Chiffon Wrap

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Noile

This wrap couldn’t be easier to make:  one rectangle, two seams! Here’s the front: The pattern is by Rhonda Buss, of Rhonda’s Creative Life, who made it part of her weekly free pattern posts.  My version isn’t very exciting, featured … Continue reading →

Posted in Jackets, Tops | 8 Comments