Sometimes a photo shoot, the model, the fabric or styling can completely turn one off to a piece of clothing or ensemble. Today I’ve released 9 new patterns and various ways to interpret them. We all come in different shapes and sizes, and we all have our own personal style— see if you can personalize any of these great patterns into your wardrobe!
And away we go…
Tie-Back Dress: This dress pattern has a surprise at the back and is a great canvas for making a sheath to wear to the beach, or lengthen it and have a dress for cooler days.
Tank Dress: A tent dress can be very fun to use fabric remnants on— go bold in a print, or nautical in stripes.
Tunic with Bat Sleeves: Cut this from a flowing sheer silk chiffon, or a nice, bright washed silk. If you want more length check out the Long Caftan pattern.
Tunic Top: Cut from a sheer neutral this top makes for a great staple. Add long sleeves and cut it in jersey for a warmer version. Have fun embellishing the gathered neckline.
Body-Con Dress: This tight, body-con dress is very early-90s, with sharp lines and rusching. Check out the interesting neckline and see if it inspires. You can go glam rock or casual depending on the type of fabric and pattern manipulations you choose to do.
Jersey Camisole: A camisole can be worn as outerwear if cut from the right fabrics. Soften the look with lace, silk or cotton in pastels.
Sleeveless Body-Con Dress: This dress can go from racy to chic by changing the waistline + skirt shape.
Boatneck Dress: This is by far my favorite pattern from this bunch— the shape is great for a party dress, cocktail LBD or to be worn under layers in the winter. Try wool crepe or printed silks.
Jun 3, 2011, 01.29 PMby mje2009
I just bought this issue the other day and I haven’t stopped admiring all of the pictures and dreaming up the way I want to make all of the 50’s inspired clothes. Can anyone tell me what is the easiest way they’ve come up with finding and following the right lines thay want to trace off the pattern sheets? I keep looking at them and I get so lost right away trying to find the pieces. Does anyone have a trick they can share???
Jun 1, 2011, 11.13 AMby debbie777
Awesome ideas, I just bought the Bursdastyle magazine with all of these patterns in. Can’t wait to get sewing!
May 28, 2011, 12.58 PMby Tokie Ang
what a great article!! thank you burda!! :D
May 27, 2011, 01.56 AMby jix
I agree that this article does a better job with combining the ready to wear pieces with the patterns. But, is it just me or are these post’s patterns almost identical to the previous post’s? Yet the site is selling the patterns as separate ones? Isn’t the Tie Back Dress/Blouson Dress (#111A) the same as Shift Dress with Pockets (#111B)? The Tank Dress (#110A) the same as Trapeze Dress (#110B)? The Sleeveless Body Con (#107C) the same as the Ruched Front Dress (#107D)? I’m confused, what is the difference?
May 25, 2011, 08.45 PMby mayeya
thanks B U r d a !!!!! ITS GREAT.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 25, 2011, 05.27 PMby Emily Parsonage
The website won’t let me buy the patterns!?! I need these. They are brilliant. WHSmith only has 06/11 magazine in stock. Isn’t this 05/11? Can someone sort out my download problem. It keeps saying I need to use an alternative payment type, though that doesn’t seem tosort it.
May 25, 2011, 03.24 PMby Sewing And Style
sleeveless bodycon dress pattern is great! I started it today and it sews like a dream, but then my husband saw it and he hated the fabric ( suede-like) so he thinks it is hideous and I see no point of finishing it. Will have to use a different pattern if I want one of them I guess
May 25, 2011, 02.46 PMby funnymuffin
Ahhh where do I find fabric like the one in the body-con dress!? I have been looking for marbleized fabric everywhere, and those colors are perfect. Sigh.
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May 25, 2011, 04.48 PMby chareymongo
try www.moodfabrics.com or www.britexfabrics.com. they are great!
May 28, 2011, 04.28 AMby RJMCreations
Ebay has some great sellers for pearlized leathers. Some in 1.5 to 2.0 oz will sew great on a home machine. If you are not use to buying/using leather beware that it does not come in square shapes and there is a lot of waste possible – and, expensive.
May 25, 2011, 10.49 AMby kings981
You can get Burda style in WHSmith
May 25, 2011, 02.43 AMby wendyharvey
ok this might be a dumb question, but how do you get the burda magazine? I found this site the other night from a you tube video and really enjoy reading the discussions and looking at all the patterns.
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May 25, 2011, 03.25 PMby Sewing And Style
a lot of places to subscribe- just google it
May 25, 2011, 12.48 AMby MarjN
Which pattern does the “make it longer” white and grey tie dye material (almost at the top of the article) come from? I want to make sure of the pattern # before I order it. Thanks for any help.
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May 25, 2011, 02.37 PMby ichigogirl
Thats’ no 5/2011. There are links to the correct patterns below every part of the post.
May 25, 2011, 02.45 PMby funnymuffin
Actually, they do not have that exact pattern. 5/2011 is “the original” and the picture for “make it longer” is just a suggestion to how you can modify that pattern to make other things. So if you want to make a dress similar to the one in the picture, you will have to lower the neckline to a V-shape, and lengthen the dress. I hope this helps! Good luck.
May 24, 2011, 11.50 PMby chillwear
I don’t understand the sizing on the boatneck dress, it states the sizes as 17, 18, 19 etc. I don’t see that sizing on the size chart?
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May 25, 2011, 04.34 AMby Katiejopotter
I’ve seen a couple that are sized that way and haven’t been able to find an answer either… Glad to see I’m not alone! Sadly that doesn’t get us closer to an answer!
May 25, 2011, 09.29 AMby corinneski
These are petite sizes used in the Burda magazine.
May 24, 2011, 10.19 PMby Sheila Anderson
Love the styles AND the fabric choices. Fantastic!
May 24, 2011, 02.43 PMby hcbouma
All the dresses come from the last issue of the Burda Magazine. I’m glad I bought it. Now I don’t have to pay for every single download.
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May 25, 2011, 01.33 AMby beatri
I noticed it immediately. Glad I bought mine as well!
May 24, 2011, 07.57 AMby sgreen
I agree, this is a great post. Very helpful to complete newbies like me!
May 24, 2011, 07.47 AMby lime-blue
Great to see you’ve taken on board some of the comments that have been made in regards to interpreting patterns and worldwide seasons, Burda, good job, love this feature.
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May 24, 2011, 01.33 PMby alisondahl
I try hard to keep many people happy! Glad you liked it ;)
May 24, 2011, 05.56 PMby madebymeg
i agree. good job!
May 24, 2011, 06.37 AMby janene
I totally agree that you can be turned off by an interpretation and completely over look a pattern. I’ve done that on many an occasion. I revisit old Burdastyle magazines with fresh eyes and its amazing what you miss first time round!
May 24, 2011, 02.01 AMby sewenggirl88
This is a much better pattern feature than the last couple with more realistic inspiration ideas, or at least how you could possibly modify the pattern. Great job!
May 24, 2011, 01.31 AMby Sara Moskovitz
Ahhhmazing post Burda! So much fun Summer sun inspiration! Thank you.