Burda Style For people who sew

Nothing says nice weather is on the way quite like the white and navy blue! Today we are publishing a pattern collection from burda style magazine’s April 2011 issue. All these styles ooze sophistication and are sewn in classic navy, cream, and white fabrics. This collection will make your warm weather wardrobe complete.

This new pattern collection from burda style magazine’s April 2013 issue will have you looking fashionably chic with minimal effort. These styles in nude tones and soft materials are presented in simple yet stylish cuts.

We have gone back in our archives and are publishing this lovely dress pattern collection from burda style magazine’s November 2010 issue. These gorgeous gowns are flowy and have great movement. They are perfect for any special occasion and will keep you on your feet!

This week we are sharing with you this modern take on retro-style pattern collection from burda style magazine’s April 2013 issue. These designs have a retro feel, from bustiers to high waisted skirts and capris. Made in soft prints and pastels these patterns will for sure fulfill your spring and summertime sewing!

Springtime is within reach, and another cool month goes by here in NYC. For this month’s mash up I wanted a quick and easy sewing project that I could wear now and get use out of in the summer. The March 2013 issue of burda style magazine was filled with bright fabrics and lovely designs. Check out what pattern I chose to sew up this month!

These new plus size sewing pattern are from burda style magazine’s April 2013 issue. Whisk yourself away on a romantic weekend in these lovely feminine dresses, tops and jackets. They are flowy, floral and great for springtime.

Just coming into April we are starting to think about spring fashion. This Halter Neck Dress has a gathered bustier bodice and full, swinging bell skirt is reminiscent of film stars of the 50s’. It would make a perfect spring/summer dress for 2013. But how would you wear it? We want to know!

Nothing is better than getting away on a yacht! This week we bring you a new pattern collection from burda style magazine’s April 2013 issue inspired by yachting dress. These designs are easy, breezy, and evoke an effortlessly chic style.

We are debuting this new sewing pattern collection from burda style magazine’s April 2013 issue. This is a collection of dapper designs for men and boys! Featured are lovely jackets, vests, shirts and pants in good old classic menswear style.

Last week we asked how you would style The Jackie Dress variation from our new book BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern. The BurdaStyle team styled their ideal Jackie Dress here and we chose three lucky members to win a copy of our new book. Check out our interpretations of their styles below!

Total transformation with minimal effort. Make a designer shopping bag from a plain T-Shirt! To make this net-look bag you need only one machine-stitched seam and a whole load of slits. Mark the slit positions with a fabric pen then cut them out with scissors.

Extravagant romance or pure simplicity, short or long, these wedding designs from burda style magazine’s March 2013 issue will give you options for your special day! Whatever you choose for a wedding, it should be your dream dress and we’ve got an exquisite selection for you here.

This month I was in such a colorful mood. I found myself gravitating towards this bright, textural orange lace with its organic pattern of swirling leaves and flowers, from Mood Fabrics. I really wanted to have some fun with color by pairing the orange with an equally vibrant hue. After a very circuitous path, I ended up choosing this blue double-faced wool from Mood to partner with the lace. Since this experience marks my first time to truly work with lace, I chose a pattern I had successfully made in the past: BurdaStyle’s Jenny Basic Skirt. It’s a classic, and I wanted to be able to focus on the fabric without any pattern hiccups!

Check out this baby pattern collection from burda style magazine’s July 2012 issue. These nautical baby sewing patterns are too adorable not to make.