Burda Style For people who sew

17 January, 2012

• 01:23 AM

  6th-avenue added the project called Orange Charlie

  

  Bought this fabric ages ago, but could never find the right lining to go with it. Finally settled for plain old orange.

  This Charlie is lined and features French seams, plenty of big pockets, an…

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• 01:15 AM

  6th-avenue added the project called Teacher Charlie

  

  A lined Charlie with French seams and plenty of big pockets—a gift for one of my colleagues.

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16 January, 2012

• 11:38 PM

  6th-avenue added the project called Charlie for Melina

  

  When I saw this fabric, I just had to get some. I feel that it is perfect for someone who’s fake bar name has always been Svetlana.

  This Charlie is lined and reversible, with french seams throug…

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• 11:30 PM

  6th-avenue added the project called "Green" Grocery Bag

  

  A Charlie in matching light and dark green vegetable cotton prints. Features french seams throughout and a small pocket.

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21 December, 2011

• 10:02 PM

  6th-avenue added the project called Boxers for my Bro

  

  This was one of those projects where I started to have doubts about half way through.

  I used the user contributed “Michael” boxer pattern, slightly modified to use two prints in an alternating p…

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16 November, 2011

• 06:49 PM

  6th-avenue favorited the project The Harvest Dress

  

• 06:43 PM

  6th-avenue added the project called Pink bird Charlie

  

  A reversible lined Charlie in cotton, with a pattern of pastel birds on cream background. The interior pocket has been slightly modified from an exterior patch pocket to an internal pouch.

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• 06:04 PM

  6th-avenue favorited the project BFF Knot Tote

  

• 06:03 PM

  6th-avenue favorited the project double agent dress

  

• 06:02 PM

  6th-avenue added the project called Pink Swirl Charlie

  

  A reversible lined Charlie bag in pink and brown.

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25 October, 2011

• 07:53 PM

  6th-avenue commented on the project Chair Recovery Project #1 -- for Dad

  At last, I do! Just posted. :)

  

9 August, 2011

• 05:28 PM

  6th-avenue added the project called Botanical Print Kitchen Curtain

  

  I moved to a new apartment about a month ago, so I’ve been spending a lot of time nesting. This curtain is one of the final touches in my kitchen. They match the chairs (and the napkins), plus, the…

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• 05:20 PM

  6th-avenue added the project called Scrap fabric napkins

  

  Just a quick project to use of some leftover fabric from a chair recover project…

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6 August, 2011

• 07:28 PM

  6th-avenue favorited the project Blue Liberty Dress

  

• 07:25 PM

  6th-avenue commented on the project Chair recovery project #2

  Black mettle, with these tattered faux leather covers

  

5 August, 2011

• 10:29 PM

  6th-avenue added the project called Estelle for Allison

  

  An Estelle bag for my good friend Allison, in two shades of tan vintage reproduction cotton fabric.

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• 10:23 PM

  6th-avenue added the project called Chair Recovery Project #1 -- for Dad

  

  These two chairs were rescued from an impromptu home bonfire by my Dad during his college days and sat in our attic for about 35 years.

  Last year, I sneaked them into the back of my car and took…

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• 10:11 PM

  6th-avenue added the project called Chair recovery project #2

  

  Three refurbished Craigslist chairs, repainted, with new foam seats and covers.

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