Burda Style For people who sew

Meet Sarah Jung, the talented fashion illustrator from our latest book BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern. Sarah is a New York City-based illustrator and costumer who works in both traditional and digital medias. She trained in design, patterning, draping, construction, and embellishment at the Parsons School of Design. (To check out more of her fashion illustrations from the latest BurdaStyle book and to take a peek inside, click here.)

Neon pink, bright green, sunshine yellow – jazzy fabric inserts on simple basics make for a really trendy look! Follow this tutorial to see how to add a pop of color to your garments.

First from the February 2013 issue of burda style magazine, we bring you twenties style patterns, which are the epitome of sophistication. These styles are revived in black and white with lovely contrasting details. The result is pure elegance, and just as classy to wear for daytime! But a great pair of T-strap heels will sure elevate these garments to the next level for evening.

Having the winter blues? Don’t worry, we are sharing with you a cheerful children’s pattern collection from burda style magazine’s May 2012 issue. These little girl’s patterns consist of frilly little dresses, tunics, and shorts made in lace and gingham cotton. It’s never to early to start sewing for your little one’s spring wardrobe!

The Golden Globes debuted last night, and all the celebrities looked good as gold! We picked some of our favorite red carpet looks from the evening. Check them out!

Escape from the cold, and indulge in these beautifully breezy vacation friendly designs. This week we are publishing unreleased patterns from the May 2012 issue of burda style magazine. Wherever your holiday takes you, you will look fabulous and feel great in all of these softly tailored designs made in bright colors mixed with soft neutrals.

We want to whisk you away to the French country side in this new vintage-inspired pattern collection from burda style magazine’s November 2010 issue. These garments are rich in color and look expensive. The elegant designs are made in luxurious fabrics such as velvet, taffeta, sequins and even mohair. What we love most about this collection is the nod to the 1920s, with drop waist silhouettes and vintage styling. Hope you enjoy!

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

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It’s a new year and it’s time to get some peace and quiet and get in touch with yourself. This new comfy pattern collection in from burda style magazine’s January 2013 issue makes it easy. Make time for yourself and relax in these feel-good clothes made of lightweight sweatshirt fabrics that feature comfortable drawstrings and loose layers.

The team here at BurdaStyle would like to keep you in the know about all site updates and changes. Since you (all our lovely members) are the ones engaging and using our site, we want to fill you in on all our recent improvements! We are constantly researching and finding new ways to improve your experience on BurdaStyle.com, and we hope these changes will continue to grow and inspire our creative community.

This week we bring you the new plus size pattern collection from burda style magazine’s January 2013 issue. Soft mint, gentle shades of beige, a touch of gold and glitter are presented in these feminine styles with casual vintage details. It’s a look that is casual – but also suitable for more elegant occasions.

Pantone named emerald the color of 2013. We could not be more thrilled! It is a lovely color and was seen on many recent fashion runways. Pantone describes emerald as “Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” See below for some great emerald designer looks, as well as some emerald burda patterns and member projects!