[UPDATE 12/18/2012] – Congratulations to BurdaStyle member vintageblue
Comment on our blog for a chance to win a copy of Make It Sew Modern: Gather, Twist, Pleat, Texture.
Now you can add new dimension and texture to your life, even if you’re just learning to sew. This exciting collection of sewing ideas from Vanessa Christenson, owner of V and Co., shows how. Vanessa presents current, fresh home decor and fashion patterns that demonstrate her great design sense.
- Discover more than 20 simple sewing ideas, including eye-catching quilts, pillows, scarves, purses, and an assortment of clever embellishments
- Create three-dimensional flowers, raw-edge ruffles, tasteful tucks and pleats, and more
- Sew easy patterns and express yourself with unique designs that are just your style
Click here for purchasing info on Make It Sew Modern: Gather, Twist, Pleat, Texture
For a chance to win this fun and creative book, please answer the following question in the comments section below: Pick your favorite way to add texture; gather, twist or pleat?
The deadline for submissions is Monday, December 17, 2012 at 11:59 PM (EST). One lucky winner will be chosen.
Good luck!
The BurdaStyle Team
Dec 17, 2012, 02.57 PMby eckypucky
Oh I love to micro pleat THEN gather to get the fullest skirts possible for the doll clothes I make. :o)
Dec 17, 2012, 02.54 PMby flashabou
I’m a big fan on pleating;-)
Dec 17, 2012, 02.52 PMby Shannon Gardiner
I’m sure it must be pleating for me… just so pretty!
Dec 17, 2012, 02.51 PMby Shannon Gruber Burchard
Pleats are a great trick and twisting will have to be tried.
Dec 17, 2012, 01.55 PMby cweetgal
the PRETTY PLEATs – my favourite :)
Dec 17, 2012, 01.43 PMby jennyrecorder
I guess the thing I do most is pleat, twisting I have never done but it’s time to be adventurous :)
Dec 17, 2012, 01.39 PMby GreenLover
There are always great things to learn about sewing. Will love to win. I use gather and pleating. No favorite for now.
Dec 17, 2012, 01.04 PMby catarina
Pleats!
Dec 17, 2012, 12.16 PMby Ularie
Pleating for sure!:)
Dec 17, 2012, 12.09 PMby vintageblue
Since I discovered the joys of using a ruffler foot attachment I would say pleating. I love the tiny knife pleat effect that a ruffler foot gives and it looks fantastic. Gathering is a close second, it depends on the project. Never done twisting though.
Dec 17, 2012, 11.53 AMby peaudane
Nice projects in that book!
Dec 17, 2012, 11.51 AMby jen2blu4u
gathering & pleating, especially now since I just bought a pleating & gathering foot for my machine. I’ve never heard if the twisting before but it certainly sounds interesting & intriguing!
Dec 17, 2012, 11.04 AMby lrm
I love pleats!
Dec 17, 2012, 10.33 AMby panifrau
Twisting is great. I like tucks, smock and shirring too.
Dec 17, 2012, 09.56 AMby carmencitab
Pleat do work better on me!
Dec 17, 2012, 09.19 AMby gemmafloyd
Gathering and pleating, it gives a very vintage sense to the clothing!
Dec 17, 2012, 08.43 AMby Semtele
Gather, plead, I have never done twisting
Dec 17, 2012, 08.34 AMby libra-s
Pleating is my favorite. I like gathering too but pleating is easier and quicker.
Dec 17, 2012, 07.40 AMby inspirehope
I like gathering. It has a great vintage look.
Dec 17, 2012, 07.30 AMby Zenica-stan
Gather it’s easier for me….
Dec 17, 2012, 07.25 AMby Scary Merry
Pleating, though I do gather a lot.
Dec 17, 2012, 07.21 AMby Mimipaulusma
I like to plea, you can make really cool geometric shapes with this technique, for example:
http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/smocking-a-graphic-texture
Dec 17, 2012, 07.01 AMby galatina
I tend to use gathering but would like to be more adventurous.
Dec 17, 2012, 06.45 AMby mixtlii
I like gathering, but if it’s a bulky fabric, pleats are often better!
Dec 17, 2012, 06.40 AMby Shafini
Pleats for me please! Only because i prefer clean and straight lines. :)
Dec 17, 2012, 06.25 AMby isidore
Pleating! I often change gathers to pleats to reduce bulk.
Dec 17, 2012, 06.12 AMby Joanne alcindor
Pleat for sure
Dec 17, 2012, 05.58 AMby Nianest Alers
I like to gather, and pleat. I have never tried twisting… now I’m curious about that one
Dec 17, 2012, 05.36 AMby Claire Dye
I’m a new sewer so I don’t really have an answer. But I’d love to win the book to help me learn!