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Simplicity’s New Branding and Early Spring Release 2020
Simplicity had been hinting that something new was coming in their IG and Facebook feeds with their looks back at old logos. Also Mimi G had teased her new patterns a little early and we saw the new pattern envelopes. But today Simplicity has officially released their Early Spring Collection as well as their new…
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Tip’s Thoughts: McCalls Winter/Holiday 2019
New patterns!
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Tip’s Thoughts: Vogue Holiday 2019
The holidays are just around the corner!
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Tip’s Thoughts: McCalls Fall 2019
It’s that time again! McCalls didn’t wait that long after releasing the early fall to give us these fall patterns did they? Let’s jump in I have NOT been feeling the 90s trend making a comeback. I was a teen in the 90s and I truly did not need to relive some of those…
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Tips Thoughts: Vogue Fall 2019
Let’s jump right in! I’ve been wanting to make a raincoat for a while now and I think V1460 would be perfect for one. This thing is a bit of a fabric haul requiring between 4-3/8 to 4-7/8 yards of outer fabric, plus 3-1/8 – 4 yards of lining, but I think it will be…
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Tip’s Thoughts: Butterick Summer 19
My thought’s on Butterick summer patterns.
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Tip’s Thoughts: Vogue Summer 2019 Release
Alright I’m back again with summer patterns, this time from Vogue.
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Tip’s Thoughts: Simplicity Spring 2019 Release
It’s that time again! Pattern release review time! Simplicity recently released the Summer 19 catalog.
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Tip’s Thoughts: McCall’s Spring Patterns
So first of all I have no idea how long these patterns have been out because McCall’s homepage still shows Early Spring as the newest patterns and these are definitely a new bunch. Regardless of when they released I’m going to review them so let’s jump in. First up as usual my likes: M7917 is…
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Tip’s Thoughts: Spring Patterns from Simplicity
Finally, Simplicity’s Spring patterns have posted! I’m not sure what took so long because Mimi G and Gertie have been teasing their new patterns for weeks. Speaking of Gertie, she has moved over from Butterick to Simplicity. I have no idea why the change occurred since both companies are now under the same umbrella. Nevertheless…
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Tip’s Thoughts: Butterick Spring Patterns
New Butterick Patterns
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Both Vogue and Burda have released their spring patterns and I’m sharing my thoughts again. First up Burda! As usual let’s start with what I like. There’s something about the double breasted trench dress view of 6321 that appeals to me. This style dress is a hot trend right now, thanks in part to Megan…
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2019 Early Spring Pattern Release Thoughts
Let me share with you my thoughts about the Early Spring Releases.
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Winter/Holiday 2018 Pattern Release
Winter is Coming!
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2018 Spring Patterns Review
I’m starting to have a weird love/hate relationship with patterns. I’m a pattern sewists, sure I draft somethings, but I’ve found most things I dream up or see and want to recreate can be found in a pattern. Or at least I can use a pattern as a starting place and make some mods to…
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Newly Released Avalon Shorts by Peach Patterns
I’m bringing you another new pattern I had the opportunity to test, The Avalon Shorts by Peach Patterns. This pattern is a simple & chic pair of easy-to-wear, pull-on shorts designed for woven (non-stretch) fabrics. They feature side pockets with facing, elastic casing waist and optional decorative ties. The Avalon Shorts also offers 2 alternative hem options.…
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Simplicity Spring 2018 Release
This release wasn’t terrible.
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My Thoughts on McCalls Winter 2017 Release
The hits and misses of McCalls 2017 Winter/Holiday patterns.
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Simplicity 2017 Fall Release
I tend to only do these pattern release reviews when I love a new collection and this is true for this years fall release from Simplicity. This year marks Simplicity’s 90th anniversary and to celebrate they have been bringing back many vintage patterns. Now I haven’t sewn any vintage patterns and they are not necessarily…
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