Burda Style For people who sew

21 May, 2013

• 10:03 AM

  cathytxtwfr added the project called Rainy day lace colette hazel

  

  My second take on the Colette Hazel since I was unhappy with the first one I made (stiff fabrics do not go well with this pattern)
  I made this version with much softer fabrics: secondhand sheets &…

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• 09:57 AM

  cathytxtwfr posted a message on costurerasindedal’s wall

  Thank you for all the favorites!! :) I’m sorry I dont speak spanish, but I’m glad you like my pro…

  

19 May, 2013

• 07:29 AM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Beninese embroidered godet skirt

  thank you! (on behalf of the tailor too) :)

  

• 07:25 AM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Beninese embroidered godet skirt

  if you have a specific question about the embroidery ill do my best to find an answer :)

  

• 07:24 AM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Beninese embroidered godet skirt

  of course! what would you like to know? i dont know much about how embroidery machine works, but …

  

17 May, 2013

• 09:06 AM

  cathytxtwfr added the project called Beninese embroidered godet skirt

  

  Simplicity 4188 godet skirt with a touch of beninese embroidery.
  A quick make with some leftover secondhand sheets, so I decided to add some detail with hand embroidery. Except I couldn’t find the…

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13 May, 2013

• 10:39 AM

  cathytxtwfr commented on discussion topic Removing/modifying bodice facing for scalloped lace?

  Hmmm, strange!

  Ok, pattern: http://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/hazel
  Image: http://cathywu.com…

  

12 May, 2013

• 09:05 AM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project lisette 1879 souvenir blouse & shorts

  i do and i don’t – i might start off alone but end up making friends along the way! Thank you mar…

  

• 08:26 AM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project lisette 1879 souvenir blouse & shorts

  haha! thank you :) It’s sadly folded up in my backpack suitcase – but come september i’ll be out …

  

• 06:56 AM

  cathytxtwfr added the project called lisette 1879 souvenir blouse & shorts

  

  Nothing too special here, just a great stash buster to use up some leftover print fabric I had! I love busy colorful gold prints toned down by some simple white secondhand sheets.

  It’s really co…

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• 06:46 AM

  cathytxtwfr commented on discussion topic Removing/modifying bodice facing for scalloped lace?

  Oops! Sorry, I thought I had included the url. Here it is: http://cathywu.com/journal/treadling/f…

  

4 May, 2013

• 02:55 PM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Silk twill dress with marine motiv

  That print is LOVELY! And what an even lovelier dress.

  

• 01:55 PM

  cathytxtwfr added the project called simplicity 2594 top A + scrap panels = another drop waist dress

  

  I meant to make only the top from Simplicity 2594, but I had too much scrap fabric and couldn’t justify stashing it so I added a paneled drop skirt. The skirt consists of simple trapezoids: 6 print…

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1 May, 2013

• 03:19 PM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project hibiscus dyed beaded lace colette laurel + i am satin doll

  thank you everybody for such nice comments!

  

29 April, 2013

• 12:46 PM

  cathytxtwfr added the project called hibiscus dyed beaded lace colette laurel + i am satin doll

  

  When in Ouidah, you cannot avoid the street sellers walking around with their goods piled on their heads whether it be bananas, bras, or… bissap. Frozen hibiscus juice. My addiction to this froze…

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26 April, 2013

• 01:31 PM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Sexy Beads Colette Laurel + I am Tiny Tucks

  thank you!

  

• 01:30 PM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Sexy Beads Colette Laurel + I am Tiny Tucks

  thanks! it’s actually quite relaxing to to do :)

  

25 April, 2013

• 09:56 AM

  cathytxtwfr added the project called Sexy Beads Colette Laurel + I am Tiny Tucks

  

  African waist beads are nicknamed “sexy beads” by Peace Corps volunteers because they are worn by women on the hips underneath clothing as a way to seduce husbands. Seeing a person’s beads in Benin…

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19 April, 2013

• 11:50 AM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Possibly The Cutest Jammies Ever

  love the use of the ric rac!

  

• 11:49 AM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Sleep things

  looks so comfortable!

  

• 11:36 AM

  cathytxtwfr added the project called Friendship bracelet bib colette laurel

  

  I volunteer at an art and music school in Ouidah, Benin. About a month ago we had a group of Nigerian students come visit so I thought friendship bracelets would be a perfect project to do with the…

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16 April, 2013

• 01:07 PM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project My Open Back Dress

  yeah! so glad you took a photo of the back, it looks great on you!

  

• 01:06 PM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Onion tunic

  cute! never heard of onion, but already i like their designs. great job

  

• 01:04 PM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Secondhand lace laurel

  thanks mary!

  

• 01:04 PM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Secondhand lace laurel

  :) thank you! indeed, the lady has a lovely fabric wrapped around her waist

  

14 April, 2013

• 10:52 AM

  cathytxtwfr added the project called Secondhand lace laurel

  

  A laurel made from secondhand sheets and lace.

  Here in Benin, old lace tablecloth/curtains are used everywhere: hairnets, coverings for food so flies don’t come in, privacy curtains at doors and…

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10 April, 2013

• 09:19 PM

  cathytxtwfr commented on the project Colette Laurel - Maroon tiny ruffles

  thank you! barnaby is indeed one cool tailor, with an even cooler name

  

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