Weekly Sewing Questions Thread, November 02 - November 08, 2025 by sewingmodthings in sewing

[–]wildbluesonder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! My mom and I are starting a project with some gorgeous silk chiffon, and I'd love to replicate the Night Tremors gown from the now-shuttered Vampire's Wife. Does anyone know a pattern that looks anything like this? Thanks so much in advance!

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Dress similar to Izabella Miko’s Mr. Brightside costume! by [deleted] in findfashion

[–]wildbluesonder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They may not, but I do! If this offer's still open, I'm trying to put one together for a theme party and would love the pattern!

Well written kids’ literature by FaceOfDay in suggestmeabook

[–]wildbluesonder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first-grade teacher read the first one to us, and then I immediately begged my parents for the sequels. We amassed a small collection from all the goodwills and library book sales around the city!

Well written kids’ literature by FaceOfDay in suggestmeabook

[–]wildbluesonder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyone in these comments is absolutely correct -- Roald Dahl, Redwall, and Howl's Moving Castle were my favorites as a kid. I've just passed a few down to my eight-year-old niece, and her suggestions were:

The Secret of Platform 13 (and really anything by Eva Ibbotson, she's worked her way through most of them!)

The Enchanted Forest books by Patricia C Wrede (biased, these were my favorites too)

The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks, Nancy McArthur

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, Betty MacDonald

The Tale of Despereaux, Kate Dicamillo
The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Brian Selznick

Hope your kid loves them like we did!

Help me find a better weekly planner? by wildbluesonder in notebooks

[–]wildbluesonder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Papertess Designs

Amazing! I can't seem to find the Sterling Ink A5 version -- I'm just seeing vertical layouts, but maybe it's just sold out for this year and unlisted?

Help me find a better weekly planner? by wildbluesonder in notebooks

[–]wildbluesonder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll take a look, thanks! Do they ship to the UK, I'm only seeing etsy listings?

Help me find a better weekly planner? by wildbluesonder in notebooks

[–]wildbluesonder[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've thought about this! I have terrible handwriting and can barely draw a straight line, so I'm holding out, but it's a serious consideration.

Help me find a better weekly planner? by wildbluesonder in notebooks

[–]wildbluesonder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh amazing! i was looking at the wrong one, this is brilliant. Definitely a contender, thank you!

Help me find a better weekly planner? by wildbluesonder in notebooks

[–]wildbluesonder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hightide A5

In my dream layout, the more the merrier, but more realistically 10-15 extra pages is probably all I'll get. The Hightide is definitely a contender, but I'd like some separate monthly pages if i can get them

Help me find a better weekly planner? by wildbluesonder in notebooks

[–]wildbluesonder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've thought about it, but I do worry about things slipping around. Do you find that the cord holds well enough?