Featured Member: Gigette

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This week we share our interview with amazing BurdaStyle member Gigette.

Hello, my name is Angelique, I [have] lived in Paris for 5 years and I am a nurse. I love going to the movies, but I [have] little time at the moment.

Tell us a little about your sewing experience
I customized my clothes when I was in high school but I really started sewing in January 2011, I started a small bag and then I started to buy burda style magazines to learn well and to [challenge myself]…I have found that sewing, it calms me, I’m in my own little world. I really like [it]! What I like is when the fabric takes shape and becomes a garment … And it’s really nice to sew [my own] wardrobe …

I listen to music while sewing, usually French varieties! I sew in my room, I have my sewing machine and serger on my desk! Depending on my motivation and how I work, I can sew at all times of the day!

How long have you been a member of BurdaStyle?
I registered on BurdaStyle a year ago. My username came naturally. People have called me Gigi since I was little, and the nickname followed me to Paris and soon transformed into Gigette by my friends!
What I like about BurdaStyle is to see all the projects, see multiple versions of a [pattern] and [reference] the “resources” posted. I’m usually on 2-3 times a day, when I’m not working and sometimes when I’m working!!

What’s your sewing secret weapon?
At the risk of disappointing I have no secret weapon! I love my piping projects, [the piping] underscores the seams and it gives a style that I love.

What or who inspires your sewing projects
I do not really have an icon. I admire when finishes are perfect, I would like to improve my technical skills. I love sewing challenges … For inspiration I browse a lot Pinterest, the clothes in shops, and patterns I have.

What is your dream sewing project?
A dream project for now is a trench for my lover but… it makes me a little scared!

What is the most frustrating thing about sewing for you and what advice would you give a beginner?
The most frustrating thing is to block on a technical and not do it! … The advice I give is that you need to make things simple and once you are comfortable… and take your time.

Jan 21, 2013, 08.54 PMby shazzie

Effective simplicity, creating an effortless style. I love your colour choices too.

Jan 13, 2013, 08.06 AMby bhs

congratulations! you have a great creations!

Jan 12, 2013, 02.38 AMby Katerina Petrova

Really nice outfits you make! You are a very beautifull woman and true artist!

Jan 9, 2013, 10.47 PMby MaycieAfterFive

Enjoyed reading this. Love all of your creations!

Jan 9, 2013, 10.00 PMby mokosha

sooo great to see you as a featured member.. i love your projects and your blog, and it was great to read a bit more about you :)

Jan 9, 2013, 06.38 PMby GINETTA

Vive Gigette !!! Tu assures !

Jan 9, 2013, 03.26 PMby FabricUiPhoneApp

Wow…sewing for guys…I think I’ll do that when I have a serious man in my life. I’ll avoid the dreaded knit syndrome (knit a scarf for a BF and break up). I’ll just make rad piped plaid shirts (one for me, one for him, queer, I know). Wait. Easier idea: matching plaid pajama pants. Flannel of course. I know exactly what I have in mind.

I’ll sign off with one last comment. I’m totally with you on having the serger/sewing machine out at all times. I’m going to do the same when I move later this month. Both will be parked on a banquet table I found for free.

Jan 9, 2013, 02.26 PMby Meldbombs

Ahhh so cute teach me!

Jan 9, 2013, 02.02 PMby pimsy

Ma Gigiiiiiii tu déchires !!! Vive la France hihi _

Jan 9, 2013, 02.02 PMby Cristina Staicu

Congratulations! I really like your style, it’s very Parisian indeed :)

Jan 9, 2013, 12.02 AMby aquarose

You have great style and I love your pattern choices. Two questions- I love your glasses, would you mind sharing the marque? Also, I’ll by flying to Paris next week. Can you suggest some great fabric shops? I hope to see more of your work.