Burda Style For people who sew

14 November, 2011

• 04:24 AM

  elenay added the project called Pumpkin Fleece Beret

  

  This simple jaunty beret is made with a high quality American made fleece – warm and comfortable for the winter months ahead. Hopefully the decorative flower adds interest making it more than a si…

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30 July, 2011

• 04:37 PM

  elenay commented on the project Purple knit top

  I would like to tell you how to do this but I guess I would have to do a miniature drawing of the…

  

• 04:34 PM

  elenay commented on the project Purple knit top

  I just edited this project – adding pictures of the top on me.

  

28 July, 2011

• 02:00 PM

  elenay added the project called Purple knit top

  

  I didn’t really like an inexpensive top that I bought recently but I liked the style, so I made a paper pattern from it so that I could copy it. I found a pretty shimmery purple stretch knit fabric…

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26 July, 2011

• 03:07 AM

  elenay added the project called GLITZY JACKET

  

  The fabric for this jacket languished in my stash for some time before I finally decided what to do with it.
  All of the fabric was purchased at a small home decorating fabric store that I chanced …

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25 July, 2011

• 03:33 AM

  elenay added the project called "Post Time"

  

  This bag that I recently designed and made is on consignment at “DepARTure”, a shop at the Albany, NY airport, that showcases work from area museums and local artists. The shop is currently featuri…

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8 July, 2011

• 03:32 PM

  elenay commented on the project Minnie Mouse Wannabe

  I just looked at everything in your studio. You certainly must have a lot of fun designing and se…

  

6 July, 2011

• 02:36 AM

  elenay added the project called Super Sized Knitting Bag

  

  This is a very large bag to accomodate a large knitting project. It has several roomy inside pockets to hold yarn, pattern, needles. If you don’t knit it would make a great overnight bag or just a …

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28 June, 2011

• 02:15 AM

  elenay commented on the project Comic Soles

  Love it. I have lots of old shoes (can’t seem to part with them) – but when you wear 8 1/2 AAA or…

  

20 June, 2011

• 03:56 PM

  elenay commented on the project Hippy dippy dress.

  Great dress – where did you get the fabric that seems so perfect for this pattern?

  

• 02:27 AM

  elenay added the project called Granny Apple Green Hobo Bag

  

  This roomy bag is made with a pretty green hopsacking fabric and trimmed with green faux leather and a silver ring. It is lined with cotton duck, has inside pockets and closes with a magnetic snap.

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19 May, 2011

• 01:46 PM

  elenay commented on the project Mini granny bag

  Nice bag.
  I have a question to you and others reading this regarding your comment on using thick…

  

• 03:47 AM

  elenay added the project called Tapestry Knitting Bag

  

  I recently got into designing and making bags for knitters. They are similar to your usual tote bag but are oversized and have lots of inside pockets, Knitting is a very portable craft so why not c…

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17 May, 2011

• 02:18 AM

  elenay commented on the project Spring into Summer Bag

  Fusible fleece is actually a material that is like a thin to medium batting that has a coating on…

  

12 May, 2011

• 03:05 AM

  elenay commented on the project Spring into Summer Bag

  Thanks for your comment. Yes – I usually use fusible fleece in my bags. I am however having a har…

  

9 May, 2011

• 05:03 AM

  elenay commented on the project Spring into Summer Bag

  Don’t know why “Material” came up as “shirting”. Guess i clicked on something by mistake.

  

• 04:58 AM

  elenay added the project called Spring into Summer Bag

  

  This bright colored bag done in a vibrant coral fabric and green accent welcomes Spring and goes on into Summer. Just the right bag to use with a pretty print dress or any casual summer outfit.

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• 03:41 AM

  elenay commented on the project Orange + blue ensemble

  Your ensemble is lovely and so well done and your description is so well written.

  

8 May, 2011

• 03:53 AM

  elenay added the project called Pumpkin Linen Jacket

  

  This unlined casual. jacket is my own design (with a little help from parts of patterns for sleeves and side seams). I like to do geometric shapes and angles in my designs. It recently sold in a de…

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• 02:48 AM

  elenay added the project called Contemporary Floral Tapestry Bag

  

  This medium sized tote bag is made with a contemporary floral fabric and trimmed with fabrics found in my stash that were just waiting for the right fit with another fabric. It is lined and has in…

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