Burda Style For people who sew

Want a cute new pair of summer fun shorts? All you need is an old pair of jeans, a little bit of lace, and just a little bit of time!

Ever wonder beach side in a lovely gown, that blows in the summer wind? We thought so, and are introducing this gorgeous dress pattern collection from burda style magazine’s June 2013 issue. These gorgeous gowns would all make wonderful bridesmaid dresses for summer weddings! Or dresses to wear if your attending. We just love all the flowing silhouettes with intricate necklines and features…Check them all out!

Hello my beautiful new friends!
I’m so excited to be writing this, my very first post for the BurdaStyle blog. I’ve just signed on as the Community Manager for the site, so I’ll be spending lots more time here getting to know the community that makes BurdaStyle so great. I’m so impressed with everyone’s style and passion, and I’m looking forward to being part of the community.

In honor of National Sewing Machine Day, tell us about the machines in your life!

This is new project based webinar where you will learn step-by-step how to create your own Alison bathing suit. Once registered you will receive a free PDF download of the Alison pattern, and during this live webinar you will be able to ask questions as BurdaStyle’s MegH takes you through the cutting and sewing process of this pattern. Register Now for the live event Thursday June 20th 11:00 a.m. EST (4:00pm GMT). Can’t attend? No problem, each registrant gets a download of the PDF pattern along with a recording of the webinar!

Flounces are great for summer time! Here you can see how to create your own flounce from a plain T-Shirt in three simple steps.

I love the One Shoulder Maxi and Flower Dress from our recent Honeymooners pattern collection. I vision these dresses to be worn at a beach resort, with the fabric gusting in the summer wind…wow I wish that could me right now! To indulge my fantasy I created this style guide for these dresses, and how I would wear them.

Here we have a lovely resort style pattern collection from the June 2013 issue of burda style magazine. The styles are all loose fitting and great for destination travels because of their layering capability and fabric choices. These designs are perfectly presented in printed and plain bright fabrics that are fun enough for summertime and sophisticated enough for the modern woman.

Hello! Yes it is time for my May burda style magazine mash-up already, and I am really excited about my new garment! Over the last month I have gotten so much wear out of my spandex bustier that I made last month. The May 2013 had some goodies but I was in mood for making and wearing a dress this month, so that is why I picked a dress pattern from the Bright Whites pattern collection. I also wanted to see what a dress from this collection would look not in boring white! To make it for myself, I needed to mash it up with spandex and bright green…obviously.

All new Webinar presented by Kimberli MacKay of The MacKay Way. Ready to turn your DIY hobby into a paid gig? Start now! Making things for yourself or for friends and family is all warm and fuzzy, but it doesn’t help with the bills. Register Here.

Hello Burda lovelies!

I’m so excited to be here with you! I’m BurdaStyle’s new Content Director, so you might start to see me around quite a bit. I joined the Burda team mid-April (here’s the announcement I made on LoveSewing.com). My job is to ensure you’re getting more of the quality content you love in the ways you already know and trust plus in many new and exciting ways!

Little girl’s want to dress just like their mommies, and not only for dress up but for everyday wear. In this new pattern collection from burda style magazine’s June 2013 issue we bring you designs for the little ones as well as women. These matching styles are the essence of summer fun and comfort. Try making your own prints on these styles for a fun summer project.

Did you attend our first live webinar: before you make the first cut? Well now we have a new live webinar where BurdaStyle online editor Meg Healy will show you the ropes of pattern grading, and how to make alterations to your sewing pattern so they fit you perfectly! Register Now to learn some great pattern making fit alterations. Can’t attend? Not to worry, all registrants will receive an email with a copy of the event!

This Thursday BurdaStyle will air its first live webinar! We are going back to the basics to present you with all the information you need to know before you start sewing. This live webinar is for creative individuals who want to start sewing but have no idea where to begin. Register now for FREE as a sneak peek into our new line of webinars.