Burda Style For people who sew

This plus size pattern collection is showcased in the June 2013 issue of burda style magazine. These styles will make you shine in front of the camera, and ensure you are ready for your close up! This collection experiments with color and has a mix of casual and dressy styles that are transitional. Check them all out!

Hair bands not only make a bad hair day tolerable, but they also are the crowning glory to many outfits. Check out this fun and easy beaded and bow hair band DIY!

Join the summer party this season! These fashionable and bright designs are from the May 2013 issue of burda style magazine. Summer airiness is the new holiday fashion and just what women want for their wardrobes – for traveling or at home. This colorful collection is a must see, check out all the styles.

Bring on summer – because these shirts and blouses are basics for every occasion. These top sewing patterns are from the May 2013 issue of burda style magazine, and they sure have what it takes to be hits of the season!

Finally the warmer weather is rolling around here in New York, and I am certainly enjoying it! Looking back at my other Mash Ups I noticed that I have made a dress, pants, and skirt. So it just seemed right to make a top from this issue, which is perfect because as soon as I saw this Bodice Top sewing pattern from the April 2013 issue of burda style magazine I knew I wanted to make it.

Many thanks for the spring flowers and fashions! Floral prints are sprouting up everywhere now – on dresses, shirts, and even accessories. Here is the new pattern collection from the May 2013 issue of burda style magazine that feature wonderful styles for your wardrobe. We love all the variety, check it out below!

This week, we bid farewell to two of BurdaStyle’s outstanding teammates: Editorial & E-commerce Manager Jamie Lau (pictured right) and Community Manager Jillian Lum (pictured left). We wish them good luck in their future creative endeavors and thank them for all they’ve done for the site. Keep up with their latest projects via their personal BurdaStyle member profile pages:

With buttonholes, loops and leather lacing your outfit gains a whole new scope.

This new pattern collection from burda style magazine’s May 2013 issue is simply summer fresh! These styles are delicate, gentle – and first and foremost white. Lots of lace and neon accessories add that special accent.

This new children’s sewing pattern collection from burda style magazine’s May 2013 is so much fun! These summer styles are all easy to sew, and even easier to wear! Your little ones will look adorable in all these bright fashions.

Spring has sprung and it’s all about floral print and light fabrics! This new pattern collection from burda style magazine’s May 2013 issue has gotten us thinking about the nice weather and bright colors that come with spring. Check out the new styles!

This pattern collection is plus sized and pretty in pastel. These designs are from the new May 2013 issue of burda style magazine. Bring on the warm weather in these styles that are slightly fitted with maximum style. Check them all out!

Add some pizazz to a new or old leather skirt!

Recently, Tessuti Fabrics challenged sewing enthusiasts far and wide to sew with a fabric called Gridlock, which they sourced from a local designer. You could make anything your heart desires, though they suggested the fabric was “the perfect weight for dresses, pants, jackets and skirts.” Despite my best efforts to cheer from the sidelines, I kept seeing the two sides of the fabric used in the Burda Style Swing Dress bodice. It wouldn’t leave my head for weeks. So, I gave in, bought the fabric, and entered into the competition.