Burda Style For people who sew

31 March, 2013

• 11:35 AM

  DanaRose84 added the project called Eight Days a Week Dress

  

  Made using Kwik Sew K3559 with a slight modification to add a yoke on the back to match the front. Otherwise the back would have been flat. With my figure I need some volume in the back! Come visit…

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21 March, 2013

• 04:54 PM

  DanaRose84 favorited the project Lola Navy Jacket

  

• 01:04 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project Candy Striper Shirt

  Thank you.

  

• 01:04 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project Candy Striper Shirt

  Thanks! I love the versatility of a crisp button-up.

  

• 01:03 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project Candy Striper Shirt

  Thank you! There are still tweaks that I need to make to be 100% happy with it so your kind words…

  

• 12:00 AM

  DanaRose84 added the project called Candy Striper Shirt

  

  The quest continues. I’m determined to get a perfectly fitted shirt out of the 04/2010 Long sleeved shirt pattern. This time I used the pattern printed off at 90% with a bunch of alterations and lo…

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5 March, 2013

• 03:49 PM

  DanaRose84 favorited the pattern Turtleneck Dress 08/2011

  

27 February, 2013

• 07:36 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project Herringbone Tailored Jacket

  Thank you!

  

• 07:34 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project Herringbone Tailored Jacket

  Hi there! Thanks for the kind words.

  

• 07:34 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project Herringbone Tailored Jacket

  Thanks! Someday I want to be able to make buttonholes that look like this: http://tuttofattoamano…

  

• 07:32 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project Herringbone Tailored Jacket

  Thank you! I wish there had been more resources for fitting for men. So many books and tutorials …

  

• 07:31 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project Herringbone Tailored Jacket

  Thanks.

  

• 07:30 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project Herringbone Tailored Jacket

  Thank you! It took months so I’m hoping the second one will be easier.

  

26 February, 2013

• 03:30 AM

  DanaRose84 added the project called Herringbone Tailored Jacket

  

  This is my first tailored garment and while it’s not perfect, it could be a lot worse. You can check out the whole process here…

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12 February, 2013

• 08:34 PM

  DanaRose84 favorited the pattern 4/2010 Jersey dress with drawstring waist

  

16 January, 2013

• 11:53 AM

  DanaRose84 favorited the project Black playsuit

  

29 December, 2012

• 01:15 PM

  DanaRose84 added alekat as a friend

  

17 December, 2012

• 10:06 PM

  DanaRose84 added the project called Homemade tailor's ham!

  

  I finally got around to making a tailor’s ham and sleeve roll! I’ve needed these for ages but was too cheap to buy them. When I saw this…

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• 09:54 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project Blue winter dress

  Wow, this is gorgeous! I’m in love with inverted box pleats right now.

  

• 09:52 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project Military coat that seems to go with everything

  This is fantastic! I love that you chose to use contrasting brass buttons.

  

14 December, 2012

• 02:14 AM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project "Lovely Reta" Dress

  Thanks! Fitting is actually one of my least favorite parts of sewing. I’m never confident that I’…

  

1 December, 2012

• 11:13 PM

  DanaRose84 added jeffrey as a friend

  

• 11:10 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project • Earflaps

  So nice! A few years ago, I fell in love with this look when the Rays went to the World Series in…

  

• 11:07 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project The heartbreak dress

  This is so pretty! Is the pattern on the hem a boarder print or a different piece of fabric? It r…

  

• 03:13 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project "Lovely Reta" Dress

  Thank you! I was inspired by a post here:http://3hourspast.com/2012/10/24/whimsy-through-chic-emb…

  

• 03:11 PM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project "Lovely Reta" Dress

  Thank you! I do prefer outdoor photos but it’s hard because there’s no good location close to my …

  

30 November, 2012

• 11:54 AM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project retro swim suit

  This is too cute. Great job!

  

• 11:52 AM

  DanaRose84 added the project called "Lovely Reta" Dress

  

  Here’s my new fitted dress for work! This is the kind of dress that I could never buy off the rack because of fitting issues. I’m so happy with how it turned out! I especially love my little bow de…

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29 November, 2012

• 04:26 AM

  DanaRose84 added the technique called Interfaced Hem

  

  Adding interfacing to a hem creates a smoother line, adds body, and prevents buckling and wrinkling.

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• 03:17 AM

  DanaRose84 commented on the project White Oxford

  Yes! I used a burdastyle pattern but I’m seriously considering drafting my own because there are …

  

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