Burda Style For people who sew

This week’s new patterns from burda style magazine are inspired by the American 50s. Form fitting garments and classic styles in gorgeous pastel colors with a modern take. Make yourself a high-waisted pencil skirt with starburst pleats, a classic seersucker blouse, or a pair of leather shorts.

The New York team has been admiring the Anda Dress sewing pattern for quite some time now after being inspired by all the great member variations. So we all got together for an office group sewing challenge, creating our own interpretations of this flattering and versatile pattern. We also thought it would be a great way to introduce the team and give you a glimpse of our personal style. Read on to learn more about our projects and to meet the ladies behind BurdaStyle.com.

I started sewing when I was about 12, making doll clothes and around the age of 15 I made myself some simple dresses and bags with the help of my mother. After that I stopped sewing for some time. After my first child was born, I felt a strong need to make and create things.

Brazilian clothing – known for its attractive colors, grace, and sophistication – is something burda style magazine has taken inspiration from in creating the garments and patterns we share with you this week. Add some color and character to your summer wardrobe with these styles…

What happens when you take on a self-imposed monthly couture challenge? I completed the April project and here I was, restless, waiting for the next issue to arrive so I could choose a sewing pattern for the May project. Remember what this was all about? Here’s a refresher:

It’s not every month that we see menswear patterns in burda style magazine, but in our April issue there were two new summer styles we just had to share with you! In this post we have also gathered some of our favorite men’s patterns on the site along with inspiration from member projects.

UPDATE! Congratulations to our winners: 1st Prize, Erla Björk, Runner Ups, Carol Copeland and Samantha Browne

This week, we present six sleek new patterns ranging from sizes 44 – 52. Make yourself a stylish suit, a form-fitting pencil skirt, or a luxurious georgette blouse.

Check out this month’s top 10 best selling patterns so far!

This week, BurdaStyle guest blogger and couture aficionado Marina von Koenig shares her top five sewing pattern picks from our site and gives us some fabric inspiration for her favorite styles.

Where are you from and where do you live? What do you do other than sewing?
I come from the very small village of Normandy, France. I lived there until the age of 17, then moved to Paris to study architecture. During my studies I was lucky to stay a year in Göteborg, Sweden, thanks to an exchange program. Last year, after completing my Masters last year, I moved to Montréal, Canada where I have been living for nearly 7 months.

We are so excited to chat with designer, artist, and long-time BurdaStyle member Esther Boller (aka: Melonhead), who has recently won a National Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for her Masking Tape Dress – an amazing creation made entirely out of masking tape!

Get a head start on creating your summer closet. Here we have selected our favorite summer dress patterns on the site. Which one is your favorite? Read on for inspiration…

After over 3 years of being a part of the BurdaStyle team, now is the time to say goodbye.