Burda Style For people who sew

2 October, 2012

• 03:02 AM

  dorisj added the project called My Attempt at Vintage

  

  the top is a vintage pattern from the 1940’s. I played around with a contemporary pattern for the shorts.

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25 September, 2012

• 09:20 PM

  dorisj added the project called Sporty Meets Edgy

  

  Now that the cool weather is coming around I can wear this “sweatshirt” comfortably. Though I have to say that the faux leather does not really keep you warm. I used McCall’s 6614 for this one.

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24 September, 2012

• 10:16 PM

  dorisj added the project called Mary Mary

  

  This is a dress I made to attend my very first Bar Mitzvah. I used McCall’s 6320 and made a few changes. The main ones being that I added a lining, more pleating to the skirt, and filled it with tu…

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22 September, 2012

• 07:03 PM

  dorisj added the project called Spock's Sister

  

  I used Butterick 5682 and 5562 for this outfit. Instead of using elastic in the shoulder I pleated it. The waistline of the pants hit a little high for my taste so I have since removed about an inc…

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• 06:45 PM

  dorisj commented on the project I Don't Know Why I made This-I Don't Do The Beach

  Thank you!

  

• 06:45 PM

  dorisj commented on the project I Don't Know Why I made This-I Don't Do The Beach

  I live right near a beach and often see the college girls wearing their suits with t’s on to go s…

  

• 06:44 PM

  dorisj commented on the project I Don't Know Why I made This-I Don't Do The Beach

  Thanks!

  

• 06:43 PM

  dorisj commented on the project I Don't Know Why I made This-I Don't Do The Beach

  Thank you! Maybe I’ll wear it more than once next summer. I’m sure it will still fit.

  

• 06:42 PM

  dorisj commented on the project I Don't Know Why I made This-I Don't Do The Beach

  yeah-that’s snow. I made this in February thinking it might help me get out to the beach more. No…

  

19 September, 2012

• 09:35 PM

  dorisj commented on the project Alexander McQueen inspired dress

  Love this! Did you paint the skulls on as well?

  

• 09:31 PM

  dorisj added the project called I Don't Know Why I made This-I Don't Do The Beach

  

  Bathing Suit made from a McCall’s vintage pattern (8285) from 1966. The pattern was too big and the bust too pointy so I changed the shape to suit my frame better. I also gathered the front at the …

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22 December, 2011

• 10:39 PM

  dorisj commented on the project Jeans for Me

  I like them!

  

19 December, 2011

• 10:42 PM

  dorisj commented on the project Jackie-O Inspired Dress

  LOVE!!!!