The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook.
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Feb 18, 2012, 06.27 AMby Dettieann
Purchased my book last week. LOVE IT! Have read through all the instructions for each pattern multiple times. Starting my first pattern this weekend. Tickled…….!!!!
Feb 16, 2012, 12.56 PMby Wahiebah
Hi :) I also absolutely love this book. Just one problem I am very confused about the overlapping patterns of the hard copy patterns at the back of the book. How do I make sense of them? I can’t seem to make heads or tails of them.
WHD
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Feb 18, 2012, 07.38 AMby tailorstack
If you look for the burdstyle logo in the bottom left corner just underneath the logo will tell you what the pattern pieces on that sheet are eg. for the coat both pink and black are coat pieces on another sheet pink is skirt and black is blouse.
Next locate your size eg if you are a 36 you need to follow the line with the x on it or size 46 is heavy solid line etc
Then trace away. Be sure to use paper weights so your pattern doesnt move mid-trace and dont forget to mark on grainline, notch marks and pleats etc. + add seam allowance.
Name your pieces as you go and a good idea to add “COAT” etc to the piece as well.
I usually fold up the pattern pieces and put them in an A5 envelope with a trade sketch/ line drawing of the garment + any notes on the front
Feb 13, 2012, 01.00 PMby ironjenny
love the blouse variation #8 and am wondering if you will be having the designers in the book that did the variations post their how to-s on this site at some point?
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Feb 18, 2012, 07.42 AMby tailorstack
Yes I agree, would be fantastic get a mini run downs on pattern alters and make to achieve each of the extra style at the end of each garment section.
Feb 9, 2012, 05.18 PMby Corinne Pelon
bonjour j’ai acheté le livre “burda style sewing hand book” très chouette même si il est en anglais mais je n’arrive pas à trouver les codes de téléchargement gratuit des patrons pouvez vous m’aider merci
Feb 9, 2012, 10.04 AMby Monika Burdzilauskaitė
Hello,
Could you help me? I would like to buy a BURDA BOOK, but at this time I am in Kreta (GREECE), and I would like to know from where I could buy as more near as possible this book. Do you sell it in Europe or only America??? and in which languages are the book?
thank u;)
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Feb 13, 2012, 03.44 PMby hongkongsewing
Do you have a kindle? I think you can download it…
Feb 18, 2012, 07.46 AMby tailorstack
Its only in English and you can buy it off Amazon which ship all over the world.
Feb 2, 2012, 09.44 PMby nouvellegamine
Yay! my husband gave me the Burdastyle Book for early Valentine’s! Unfortunately we’re packing to move so i’ll have to wait to sew anything :/
Feb 2, 2012, 06.37 AMby tailorstack
Just ordered my copy! Can’t wait to get the patterns. Been looking to start a base library for a while now.
Feb 1, 2012, 01.02 AMby Lamin Swann
Ordered & received my book a few weeks ago! A BIG help for a designer like me! Bravo!!
Jan 30, 2012, 05.27 AMby pvmdesign
I have my book too, and i´m excited!!!….
Jan 24, 2012, 10.03 PMby mebreezy
Hey all I got my book today!!!!!!!!! Sew excitedddddd. The book is beautifully illustrated and the projects look easy to master. I have a quilting project that Ive been working on for a while now just about done with it. Once Im done with the quilt think my first project will be one of the dresses. Im sew excited. Happy sewing all
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Jan 21, 2012, 07.11 AMby Wendy Kelesi
i really need this book…will the book be be published is the solomons?
Jan 20, 2012, 09.13 PMby plookiss
My book just arrived and i love it, can’t wait to try out the skirts!
Jan 20, 2012, 12.35 PMby 1diane
My new Burda Book is so interesting, I am new to sewing clothes, etc rather than making quilts it is a true challenge. A question that I have ask to your staff on your discussion site has not answered I am sent to others questions and answeres. Some of the pictures, such as dresses do not have actual patterns, how do I find the patterns for them? I hope this is post will be answered. I appreciate your help. stevndi@charter.net
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Jan 24, 2012, 10.09 PMby mebreezy
I am not a publisher of this page or the site but most of the dresses do have a pattern or instructions on how to make them if you would click on buy or purchase for the pattern some are free it is just a matter of looking for buy purchase or free for the pattern happy sewing
Jan 19, 2012, 01.06 PMby mebreezy
Hi everyone just stopped by to say I ordered the book today!!!!! I am very excited about this milestone as Id like to get my hands on anything sewing. Too too happy!!!!! Happy Sewing
Jan 18, 2012, 03.41 PMby ingerit
I ordered mine from amazon.co.uk and received it about a week ago. I love the book – it’s pretty a pretty book to look at. It’s written the way it’s easy to read and understand. The projects I like, but I don’t think I will ever make the skirt or the bag. If there would also be a pattern for trousers it would really be a perfect sewing book!
Jan 13, 2012, 03.00 PMby RAMMthefirst
Will the book be published in Dutch ass well?
Jan 9, 2012, 04.41 PMby effia
I just got the book :) I’m sew excited!!
Jan 5, 2012, 01.30 PMby ebachai
I’m dying to make the coat. How can I find The book in Vietnam????
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Jan 18, 2012, 03.46 PMby ingerit
Can’t you order it via Amazon? Or otherwise buy the e-book ;)
Jan 5, 2012, 01.30 PMby ebachai
I’m dying to make the coat. How can I find The book in Vietnam????
Jan 3, 2012, 05.46 PMby claire2810
This book looks absolutely great. I do hope I can win it. Thanks and Happy New Year to all…
Jan 3, 2012, 05.03 PMby Cindy Moore
Must get this for my granddaughter. I taught her to sew and she’s turning out some fabulous clothing and accessories.
Jan 2, 2012, 12.01 PMby camelia db
Hello, I want to ask if this book will be also in dutch ? thank you
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Jan 3, 2012, 08.14 PMby mynameisdavid
Hi Takako,
Unfortunately, the book is not available in other languages at this time. I apologize for the inconvenience.
- David
Dec 29, 2011, 11.23 PMby grammabee
reviewing what was available, it seems like a really handy book to have around. I have enough kids and grandkids who would benefit by it, too.
Dec 29, 2011, 06.44 PMby gibbylet
Ok, truth is nobody bought this for me for Christmas, so I ordered it the day after, but I have somebody I would give this to if I won because I’m so excited about it, so I’m throwing my hat in the ring anyway!
Dec 29, 2011, 04.40 PMby Darlene Thompson
I have this book in my shopping bag @ Amazon.com, If I won this…that would be extra nice!!!
Dec 29, 2011, 11.39 AMby vtkatmommy
This book looks absolutely fabulous!!!! I’ve been waiting for a few more reviews from pepeople befoe purchasing, but it looks like I should immediately from all the posts above.
Dec 29, 2011, 02.12 AMby Cara Ginter
Just bought this book; I’m already loving it. Totally looking forward to trying out these patterns.
Dec 28, 2011, 04.48 PMby luzziie
i love it :D xx
Dec 24, 2011, 09.36 PMby squarebob
12 hours whoop x
Dec 21, 2011, 02.51 PMby gedwoods
As I was stepping out the door for my taxi to the airport for my Christmas trip to the Canadian west, I saw my mailbox was full – it is the BurdaStyle book finally arrived. And I’m in it! (hi hi… just a bit part, really, but still!)
I have to say, after taking some timem to sit down and leaf through the book, I am very, very impressed. I’ve seen a lot of “beginners’ sewing” books – remember, I was a beginner sewer not all that long ago, and I tend to do a lot of research when I get into a new area. Superficially, this looks a lot like a certain class of Beginners Sewing books, the project book.
But as you start to delve into it, you see it is so much more! It is a fascinating métissage, interweaving, of styles, creative ideas, thoughts and reflections on the act of sewing, of design, of pattern adjustment, from many different perspectives and cultures! As a result, it has appeal for all levels of sewing experience, a very different situation than is the case for most “beginner sewing” books. I love everything about this book, and I’m thrilled to have it with me on more holiday! Kudos to all involved in the book, but also to the wider community as the book incorporates their presence!