The Sewing Hub

...That is BurdaStyle. Sites like Vogue or Simplicity are more traditional in the patterns for the home, BrdaStyle has thrown a new spin on these older, more traditional sewing pattern companies. Users can create an account on the website, then add patterns as well as print patterns off. 

BurdaStyle Homepage

Like Vogue or Simplicity patterns, there are different kinds of patterns from clothing to home decor. Unlike these pattern companies, however, the patterns are put up and shared by the people that use the site instead of an actual pattern company. There is much in the way of a transfer of ideas between people with how users interact with this site. Along with an actual website, there is a blog for recent additions. 

Some Ideas From The Blog

Same?

At first glance I thought this and this were the same thing. The headings on these sites is very similar and look the same at first glance.

And...

 However, on a second, closer look they do not look nearly a similar as they did when I first saw them. Maybe it was the stark black and white script with an ellipsis. Or the similarity in the navigation bars. 

Anyways, upon further investigation, I found that these sites are very interesting in their own respects. Aside from the somewhat similar headings and navigation bars, these sites both offer inspiration for do-it-yourselfers and just for something interesting to look at.

Vintage Dressing Today

Vintage patterns are always fun to look at and experiment with. This person has had a lot of fun with vintage patterns. The blog is almost set up like she is having a conversation through these patterns. They are the source of stories and projects. 

 "pattern story"

There "Pattern Stories" where the author of the blog makes up quick, cheeky stories about the models on the covers of old patterns. 

The author also makes many dresses from old patterns, and somehow adds a modern twist to them.

The author has chosen several ways to relate with her readers through her blog. She illustrates how vintage clothing can look modern, and just has fun with those old patterns that so many have seen in their grandma's things.

Secret Sewing

Well...not so much.
It is, after all, out there on the web.
Anyways, there are some cool tips form Coats & Clark Newsletter.

The purpose of this blog is interesting in that it seems to try to make the viewer (who is probably a Coats & Clark customer) comfortable. Many larger companies have blogs, but this one seems more personal. I think it has to do with the simplicity of the blog as well as the number of people represented on the blog. This company is one of the bigger thread companies, so most people who sew at home more likely than not have their thread. 

There are videos, images, and directions that show how to make any number of things with a spool of thread and pile of fabric that everyone seems to have. And...of sewing secrets tend to be revealed.

Image Only

A picture says a thousand words.

How many times have you heard this phrase?

Well, sometimes pictures do come in handy for describing things about one's life. Interviews are especially interesting when approached in this way. I have not seen to many of these "image only" interviews but This Gal does just that with various artists.

There are several different areas of interest on this site, but I thought these image interviews were especially unique. There are many different "how to," and "inspirational blogs, each one offering something different. 

Just one of many questions answered with an image.

Patterning...

I learned to sew from sewing patterns like Vogue, Simplicity, and McCall pattern companies. These pattern companies make home sewing patterns for everything from prom dresses, to T-shirts, to handbags, to pillows The Vogue website is by far the best. It has always had sleek and classic clothing styles and it is always a treat looking to see what new patterns are for sale. 
The Vogue Patterns website is very user friendly. It has clear images and clear navigation on the page.

Vogue Website

Although I used Simplicity patterns, the website is slow and much more detailed which makes it more confusing. Simplicity does have some interesting patterns, but in general, their clothing is more clutter, kind of like their website...

Simplicity Website

Chartreuse!

Very Striking Color

Color! I love bright color, but I have always had a special fondness for chartreuse. And looking through pictures on the internet, many other people have the same fondness. This color sticks out. It is inspiring and refreshing. This seems like a color common in some design companies. Here are some things I came across...

Just a Cool Dress

Fantastic Door
From This Interior Design Firm

Drawing and Cooking

We have all seen numerous paintings and drawings of food from history through art. This brother and sister duo has  modernized this idea while making it useful. They have created a cookbook with awesome illustrations from all kinds of artists around the world. The blog is where this idea came to fruition, providing a place for these artists to submit a recipe to be compiled into cookbook. 

 

Just a few of many recipes to check out! The website is very easy to navigate, and many if not all of their recipes are posted. 

Enjoy some good eats and pretty pictures!

Creating Some More Things

I fell in love with yet another website that shows you how to make things. Cute things. More and more cute things. I think that is what people are searching for. Not necessarily trying to prove they can do something, but rather the need for color and aesthetically pleasing objects for the home and for people.

Enough of talking about cute things. The website itself has a very interesting set up which is very user friendly.

This website is very well crafted and easy to navigate. There are so many different categories to explore and experiment with. Simply seeing the endless images of each of the projects is enough to peak my interest in a number of experiments.

There are tutorials of a number of projects with videos to see how they are created. This seems like a helpful move away from illustrations or photographs that often are hard to decipher.

I particularly enjoyed seeing how this crochet edged scarf is made. 

There are different segments in the video that show how to do each step, which is very helpful.

I hope to try some of these projects soon!!

I Want to Go There…And Wear That

I Want to Go There…And Wear That

There is a certain element to fashion I like. Mostly in how clothing is constructed. However, when I saw the pictures posted on TheSartorialist, I wasn’t sure if it was the clothing I liked, or just the places where the models were being photographed. Either way, this is a fascinating fashion journalism site that’s worth checking out.

Some images from a series done in New York entitled “One the Street…”

This site has a very simple journalistic quality to it. It is easy to read, to sort through, and to dream about all those places.

Throw on Something Unique

Etsy seems to have seen quite some success with so many people in our day in age who want to create their own businesses. Etsy allows crafters, artists and such the opportunity to set up an online store. This can be very overwhelming when searching around on the website, but any visitor is bound to stumble upon a unique product that they simply must have.

You can throw something unique anywhere from your latest travel to today’s outfit to your home.

Luggage for sale

All sorts of women's fashion

Jewelry

Dishes

Time to Eat!

I love food, and I am sure you do too. I have recently begun cooking and baking much more which has led me to a plethora of recipe websites. Like many hobbies and other projects and such I have posted about, I am amazing at the information you can get about cooking just from the net!One of my new favorite spots to look up some good eat is  Foodily.
The design of the site makes it easy to search for a particular dish and see all the versions of it in an easy-to-scroll fashion. There is a “quick look” view which allows you to see the ingredients and the amount of time it takes to prepare the dish. Clicking on the title of the dish then leads to the link for the actual recipe.I do still love cookbooks, but it is amazing how accessible recipes and learning about cooking are via the net.
I think this is another way people can “transfer” inspiring things to each other through the internet. This site is basically a conglomeration of many different web sites that the visitor can view and be inspired to cook!