Burda Style For people who sew

8 January, 2013

• 08:52 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Comment to Win "BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern"

  Love the 40’s for its hourglass silhouettes.

  

20 December, 2012

• 07:45 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Comment to Win "Sewn by Hand: Two Dozen Projects Stitched with Needle & Thread"

  Haven’t hand-stitched much in recent years besides hems. I did embroider a little red ladybug las…

  

• 07:38 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Comment to Win "Thread and Bobbin: Simple Sewing Projects"

  I remember hand sewing a felt coin purse shaped like a cat. Machine sewing first project was an a…

  

17 December, 2012

• 05:32 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Comment to Win "Make It Sew Modern: Gather, Twist, Pleat, Texture"

  I use gathers most often but I like pleats the best!

  

13 December, 2012

• 06:56 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Comment to Win "Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion and Fun"

  Hmm. Rotary cutters seem new and so useful. And washable fabric markers.

  

12 December, 2012

• 06:00 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Comment to Win "Sew Retro: 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl & A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution"

  I am inspired by right now! Love the current resurgence of interest in vintage styles from all de…

  

10 December, 2012

• 06:11 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Comment to Win "Alabama Studio Style: More Projects, Recipes, & Stories Celebrating Sustainable Fashion & Living"

  Weekend afternoons when I can.

  

2 November, 2012

• 05:15 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Comment to Win "New Dress a Day"

  The Coffee Date Dress! It’s so versatile and fairly quick to sew up. http://www.burdastyle.com/pa…

  

12 October, 2012

• 02:23 PM

  elisabetsy ’s status has been updated to:
  So many projects, so little time!

  

6 August, 2012

• 07:55 PM

  elisabetsy ’s status has been updated to:
  Can't wait for autumn!

  

• 07:54 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Modern Enchantment: 8 New Patterns

  Love the crochet necklace tutorial! Great idea to add DIY accessories to go with the lovely patte…

  

6 January, 2012

• 02:20 AM

  elisabetsy favorited the project 12/2011 Long sleeve maxi dress

  

• 02:19 AM

  elisabetsy commented on the article New Patterns: 7 Ways to Wear Green

  Fantastic silhouttes!

  

5 January, 2012

• 01:05 AM

  elisabetsy ’s status has been updated to:
  up for the challenge!

  

28 December, 2011

• 05:45 PM

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

  Yes, indeed! My husband was inspired to make his own pajama pants. A friend was inspired to get o…

  

27 December, 2011

• 09:36 PM

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

  No room for a dedicated space so I usually use the coffee table for sewing stints.

  

26 December, 2011

• 07:13 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 26 - Win the Newest Sewing Titles from Chronicle Books!

  I couldn’t pick just one style or silhoutte! There are so many I like.

  

• 07:10 PM

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

  Anything that I’ve ‘upcycled’ is pretty crafty—usually combines draping and pattern pieces. Also…

  

24 December, 2011

• 04:19 PM

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

  I wish there was an indie shop right in my neighborhood! Fortunately I’m in NYC so lots of places…

  

23 December, 2011

• 09:03 PM

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

  I’d choose something from the photographic treatments. Cool stuff!

  

21 December, 2011

• 06:08 PM

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

  As space is scarce in my NYC apartment, I usually set up my machine on the coffee table, or stora…

  

20 December, 2011

• 07:20 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 20 - Win an "OLFA Essentials PLUS" Gift Pack from OLFA! [U.S. Only]

  0 times — I do not own a rotary cutter

  

19 December, 2011

• 05:58 PM

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

  I like to make dresses best. A dress is a whole outfit, and your whole body can be the canvas for…

  

18 December, 2011

• 09:50 PM

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

  I’ve set aside my sewing projects until after the hectic holidays. There is a dress hem that woul…

  

15 December, 2011

• 09:32 PM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 15 - Win Pendleton Fabric!

  I generally choose wool yarn for knitting and wool crepe is one of my favorite fabrics that I’ve …

  

• 03:22 AM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 14 - Win a $100 Gift Certificate from Indygo Junction!

  Hard copy patterns. There’s something about the tissue paper of a ‘real’ pattern that nothing els…

  

13 December, 2011

• 07:37 PM

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

  I’ve always liked to learn how things work, so when I was little and I saw my mother sewing, I de…

  

12 December, 2011

• 04:00 PM

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

  I turn to books for tips and techniques, but love to find inspiration in fashion magazines like W…

  

10 December, 2011

• 06:44 PM

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

  My well-used measuring tape.

  

• 05:46 AM

  elisabetsy commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 9 - Win a TG1600 SmartIron from Oliso!

  I like my tried and true old tools! But maybe I need to get out of the same old and try some new …

  

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