Burda Style For people who sew

2 January, 2012

• 09:09 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the project Basic fitted A line skirt

  Looks great! And you got your pockets to lay flat…I struggle with that.

  

• 08:59 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the project Amy Butler's Anna Tunic

  Thanks! I posted a photo of the back of the tunic with the button placket. I used the same fabr…

  

• 06:41 PM

  cmonahan99 added the project called Amy Butler's Anna Tunic

  

  This is one of several belted tunics I’ve made using the Amy Butler pattern. In general, I think the pattern calls for too much ease in the body of the tunic. The pattern does not provide ease in…

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• 06:39 PM

  cmonahan99 added the project called Simple Wrap Skirt from Sew What!

  

  This wrap skirt was made from the Sew What! Skirts book on how to make custom patterns. Very fun book!

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1 January, 2012

• 04:15 AM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 31 - Win a Thread Box from Gütermann!

  Gutermann is the best thread! My grandma was a seamstress for 40 years and she told me that its …

  

30 December, 2011

• 02:33 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 30 - Win a Prize Pack from Westcott!

  Oh, scissors. That’s awesome!

  

29 December, 2011

• 06:21 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 29 - Win The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook! 5 Winners!

  In the new year, I am going to focus on dresses and suits for work. I love the coffee date dress…

  

• 12:58 AM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 28 - Win BAGGU Bags! 5 Winners!

  Yes! My boss’ wife was so excited when I talked about sewing that she bought a machine and signe…

  

27 December, 2011

• 03:05 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 27 - Win the 2011 Threads Magazine Archive DVD-ROM from Threads Magazine!

  I sew at a table that I set up in the living room. Not glamorous but it works! It does make it …

  

25 December, 2011

• 03:15 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 25 - 5 Winners will Receive a Copy of Sweat Shop Paris!

  My craftiest project was a belted tunic top. I can wear it to court under a suit jacket but it a…

  

24 December, 2011

• 04:22 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 24 - Win Sewing and DIY titles from STC Craft|Melanie Falick Books!

  In Milwaukee, we have a one room, independent department store, Fischberger’s Variety. Its aweso…

  

23 December, 2011

• 10:06 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 23 - Win a Spoonflower $100 Credit!

  So many choices! I would love to make the Coffee Date Dress out of ditsy blue or olive leaf.

  

22 December, 2011

• 07:57 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 22 - Win a Tailoring Supply Kit from A Fashionable Stitch!

  Sadly, almost all sewing supplies are somewhat challenging to find in local stores in town. From…

  

• 02:15 AM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 21- Win a H|CLASS™ 100Q Sewing Machine by HUSQVARNA VIKING®! [U.S. Only]

  I sew on a table in the living room but I pin up patterns on a dedicated magnetic board in a spar…

  

19 December, 2011

• 11:22 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 19 - Win $100 Gift Certificate from BritexFabrics.com!

  I love making shirts! You can completely personalize a work wardrobe with a great shirt.

  

18 December, 2011

• 03:22 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 18 - Win a Focus Iron from Rowenta! [U.S. Only]

  I love to make fancy napkins for the holidays. A great iron is so important to really get those …

  

17 December, 2011

• 02:42 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 17 - Win a Gift Bag from Blumenthal Lansing!

  Rutherford B. Hayes. Buttons are so hard to find now. Very excited about this package!

  

16 December, 2011

• 06:59 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 16 - Win a Thread Case from Amann Group Mettler!

  I learned to sew at home. My mom and grandma taught me when I was about 13 years old. I made sh…

  

14 December, 2011

• 02:40 AM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 13 - Win a 5234PRW Project Runway™ Limited Edition Serger from Brother!

  My mom and grandma taught me to sew when I was about 13. I learned the sewing basics but I didn’…

  

13 December, 2011

• 12:13 AM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 12 - Win a Library of Sewing Titles and Canvas Tote from Random House, Inc.!

  I get inspiration from books, blogs and movies! I love Burdastyle and SewMamaSew. I really rely…

  

11 December, 2011

• 09:53 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 11 - Win 2 Seam Allowance Guides and a $200 Tessuti Fabric Voucher from SeamAllowanceGuide.com!

  I too wish there was some gadget to collect all the loose thread and little bits of fabric and fa…

  

10 December, 2011

• 09:02 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 10 - Win Two Thread Collections from Coats & Clark!

  A pencil! A little math before you cut out your fabric can go a long way toward ensuring good fi…

  

8 December, 2011

• 03:30 AM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 7 - Win a Holding Pattern Overnight Bag from ModCloth!

  It would be perfect for me! I travel frequently for work and this bag would be a great airplane …

  

7 December, 2011

• 03:30 AM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 6 - Win the BERNINA Holiday Gift Basket!

  I took two basic sewing classes years ago. The classes had live instruction and the instructor w…

  

5 December, 2011

• 03:54 AM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 4 Win $100 worth of items from Oilcloth By The Yard!

  I’d make craft/cooking smocks for my little crafters!

  

3 December, 2011

• 10:57 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 3 Win a Craftsy "Hall Pass"

  The perfect dress for me is tailored with little fullness in the hips. A wrap style dress or dr…

  

1 December, 2011

• 10:37 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 1 - Win a Collection of Titles from Fox Chapel Publishing!

  40s and 50s ala Katherine Hepburn…tomboy chic!

  

27 November, 2011

• 06:09 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the article Comment to Win ONE MORE "My Double Deluxe" Dress Form from Dritz!

  When I can find it, my sewing gauge is the best!

  

13 October, 2011

• 03:59 PM

  cmonahan99 posted a message on re3ecca’s wall

  Any chance you’d make the pattern for the Button-up Jacket in Burnt-Orange jersey available?

  

• 03:47 PM

  cmonahan99 commented on the project Button-up jacket in burnt-orange jersey

  Absolutely love this! Please make the pattern available!