Burda Style For people who sew

26 April, 2012

• 12:09 AM

  Eli Z added the project called Baby Peasant Top

  

  This is such a cute top. I used the pattern for 12-18 months and it can be worn as a dress by smaller babies.
  This is very simple and fast to make.
  The instructions and patterns are linked bellow.

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25 April, 2012

• 11:56 PM

  Eli Z added the project called Baby Pants Footed or not

  

  My niece is getting bigger and is loosing all her clothes. She has one pair of pants like this one and I think is so cute, so I made her another pair.
  I used a ribbed knit and it is pretty warm. I…

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• 10:43 PM

  Eli Z added the project called Twisted Bikini Top

  

  I took classes on swimwear and decided to try to do this twisted bandeau top, because it was very popular this year at the beaches I went here in Brazil.
  Wish I had a proper mannequin to show it. …

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18 April, 2012

• 05:29 PM

  Eli Z commented on the project Everyone Loves A Western (Shirt)

  Very nice, the fit is really good.

  

• 04:53 PM

  Eli Z commented on the project A 70s Hippy Dress

  Adorable

  

9 April, 2012

• 03:35 AM

  Eli Z added alasse as a friend

  

• 03:34 AM

  Eli Z favorited the project Unmentionables - Chemise and Corset

  

3 March, 2012

• 03:48 AM

  Eli Z commented on the project Chevron Rainbow Dress

  That is just adorable.

  

• 03:42 AM

  Eli Z commented on the project ．□ 口 matryoshka transformed sewing kit 口□ ．

  That is a great idea, how cool.

  

29 December, 2011

• 07:54 PM

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

  I am planning to make a mannequin of my body and sew some dresses from the vintage Burda magazine…

  

• 07:50 PM

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

  I don’t think so, but people have said they wish they knew how to sew when they see me wearing th…

  

28 December, 2011

• 03:23 AM

  Eli Z added Suzanna Wilson as a friend

  

17 November, 2011

• 09:58 PM

  Eli Z added the project called Pink Checks Set

  

  My niece is finally here, I am so happy, now I can have a better idea of sizes. I was sewing but had no idea if the clothing would fit.
  This dress is so small. I added seam allowance and my newbor…

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28 October, 2011

• 01:02 AM

  Eli Z added the project called Baby flower headband

  

  Somebody asked me to make this headband for her baby. It is the first time a made a fabric flower.
  I searched online to learn how to make it. The instructions were easy but it was time consuming t…

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• 12:00 AM

  Eli Z commented on the project A 1950s Petticoat

  That is gorgeous, so well made.

  

23 October, 2011

• 06:40 PM

  Eli Z commented on the project The Love and Business Pocket Dress

  That is gorgeous

  

• 06:36 PM

  Eli Z commented on the article The BurdaStyle Designer's Guide: Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?

  This is very encouraging. I have a dream of starting my own clothing business, but don’t know the…

  

20 October, 2011

• 10:51 PM

  Eli Z added the project called Itty Bitty Baby Dress for Gigi

  

  Another dress for my niece. I made it with bright jersey colors. I don’t know if my sister will like it, but I wanted it to be fun.
  This is pattern is from Made-by-RAE. I made the size 1-3 months,…

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11 October, 2011

• 09:16 PM

  Eli Z added the project called Floral Ruffle Baby Dress

  

  This was my first attempt on making baby clothes.
  I’ve got the pattern from During Quiet Time blog.
  I tried doing the pintuck but I used a stretchy cotton, leggings kind of cotton, and the neck …

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• 08:38 PM

  Eli Z added the project called Newborn jeans

  

  I have been making a lot of clothes for my niece, that will be born next month.
  This is the Rae’s Basic Newborn Pant pattern.
  I used left over from a jegging I’ve made.
  I didn’t cut the pattern…

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29 September, 2011

• 11:24 PM

  Eli Z added the project called Floral VIVIENNE Toddler Jumper

  

  I made it for my niece. I will probably make more of these in different styles. Just wish I had nicer looking buttons.

  • I added an updated picture of the dress. After washed it shrunk and disco…

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25 September, 2011

• 04:44 PM

  Eli Z added marloncosta as a friend

  

• 03:53 PM

  Eli Z commented on the project VIVIENNE Toddler Jumper

  I made this, looks so adorable.

  

• 03:31 PM

  Eli Z commented on the project Like Mother, Like Daughter

  I have been making dresses for my niece, she is not born yet, but I am inspired… I would love t…

  

14 August, 2011

• 03:54 PM

  Eli Z added fancyclothing as a friend

  

• 03:44 PM

  Eli Z commented on the project The Garden Party Wrap Dress

  This is so beautiful. Where can I find the pattern?

  

4 July, 2011

• 03:47 AM

  Eli Z commented on discussion topic Burda Magazine archives revisited

  I just bought about 10 Burda magazines from the 60s, I am so excited, I will try to find more at …

  

8 June, 2011

• 10:39 PM

  Eli Z commented on the project 5/2011 Collared Shirt Dress

  Did someone try to do this one? I am trying to make it but am having a hard time with the instruc…