So Behind!

I am so behind in my pattern reviews! I have actually made something from the June and July issue of Burda, but can't seem to find the time to sit down and do up the review! Lazy Me!
Hope for me to finish it soon!

My Newest Baby!

A lovely lady in my local Freecycle group was offering this machine and Of Course, I jumped at the opportunity to give it a home! I have no idea what model it is or when it was made, so if any of you have any places to look for help, I would love to hear from you!
I plugged it in and it seems to work, but will probably need some oil and TLC. Heaven knows that I have just figured out how to take care of my machines that came with manuals!

But I must say that she is beautiful! Now if only I could get my hands on a treadle machine, I think I would be in heaven!

***Edited***
So after a little research on the Singer site, I now know that this machine was manufactured in 1954 in St. John's Newfoundland.

June BWOF

I have received my BWOF subscription and I think it is so great. As of now, I have managed to trace out a few patterns, and have made the tunic from the June issue(#113), pictures will follow. All I can say is that now I can look forward to getting the mail!
I only hope that I can find the time to make up some of these great patterns like all the other ladies! (Man can some of you be productive!)

Simplicity # 4177

Pattern Description:
Misses Tunic Top with sleeve variations
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like the ease with which this pattern went together. It is a great summer blouse.
Fabric Used:
I think it is a rayon or polyester blend. Given to me by my MIL
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
None
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would love to sew this one again, probably with the longer sleeves.
Conclusion:
This is a simple and easy summer top.

Still Making Christmas Presents?

You know that you are behind when you have just finished last years presents in May!
This was supposed to be a Birthday Present for my mother, and her birthday is Christmas, so I am terribly late! I haven't actually had the energy to sew anything lately, but this project seems to have perked me up. This was made with the most beautiful cotton fabric that I found in our local quilting shop. The pattern is the Jocole Bag (Free download) on Burdastyle.
I actually love this pattern and have one myself. I is fairly simple and straightforward to make, although, I have never managed to get the interfacing peices to fit in right, I usually do an extra row of topstiching on the contrast band to make sure that it stays where it is supposed to.
I so love this fabric that I may have to make one for myself (since I only have about 0.5m left!)

BWOF

So I know that everyone already knows about Burda Magazines, but I finally broke down and orders some from ebay. And now I think I am hooked! I love the photos and the drawings, and even the fact that you have to trace out the pattern, because that makes me want to try the adjustments that I know I need to start doing! So I asked for a subscription for Mothers Day. Now I am just eagerly awaiting my first issue (hoping that it will be soon, cause I saw some patterns in the June issue that look like i would love!)

My First Recycle Project

This is the first time I have attempted to make something from something else. I find it takes a different thought process than just cutting and sewing from a pattern.I had bought this skirt a few years ago because I really loved the print and color. The skirt itself was just so-so. I found it quite poufy and too long. Now I could have just hemmed it and perhaps that would have helped, but I have a shortage of shirts that fit lately.

Enter my favorite shirt pattern!
I made this particular shirt for my post/transitional maternity wardrobe and love it to pieces. Now I have two!