Burda Style For people who sew

9 May, 2012

• 01:59 AM

  foursquarewalls added the project called renfrew tank dress

  

  This is based off the Sewaholic Renfrew top pattern, made sleeveless and lengthened into an A-line dress. The armhole binding is from the same pattern piece as the neckline, but shortened to the a…

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4 May, 2012

• 09:46 PM

  foursquarewalls added the project called blue check dress

  

  The dress pattern is Simplicity 2177, one I’ve made before and wanted to try again. I mostly stayed true to the original pattern but lined the skirt, used an invisible zipper instead of lapped, and…

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20 April, 2012

• 01:28 AM

  foursquarewalls added the project called pencil for pears

  

  I’ve always avoided pencil skirts because they say not to wear them if you’re a pear shape (meaning you got some hips). Bored with my usual A-line dresses, I ventured out to find a pencil skirt pat…

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18 April, 2012

• 02:50 AM

  foursquarewalls favorited the project belle in mustard

  

• 02:48 AM

  foursquarewalls favorited the project Oui, c'est bow chou chou dress

  

14 April, 2012

• 03:48 AM

  foursquarewalls commented on the project Brunch with Banksia

  Ah, the high bust darts. I had the same problem with her Darling Ranges, and I anticipated it on …

  

9 April, 2012

• 01:21 AM

  foursquarewalls added the project called modcloth dress knockoff

  

  Scrolling through Pinterest the other day, I came across this ModCloth dress and realized I had some fabric with a similar print, so decided to recreate it. I modified McCall’s 6503 and did a littl…

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31 March, 2012

• 02:17 PM

  foursquarewalls added the project called cardinal dress

  

  I made this dress from New Look 6104 for the One Week One Pattern challenge. It’s a blouse pattern, but I added little kimono sleeves and made it an elastic-waist dress. See more about this and the…

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21 March, 2012

• 03:56 AM

  foursquarewalls commented on the project My Sophia Shirt

  Love the fabric, shoulder details and wooden buttons. I want one of my own!

  

16 March, 2012

• 12:40 PM

  foursquarewalls added the project called blue confetti dress

  

  I used the base of New Look 6104 – a blouse pattern – and created this dress. It involved a lot of changes to the neckline, button placket, waistline, etc.

  The print reminds me of confetti. See…

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13 March, 2012

• 01:45 AM

  foursquarewalls commented on the project floral peplum blouse

  I used New Look 6104 as the base pattern, but made changes in the front panel and sleeves so it’s…

  

12 March, 2012

• 10:22 PM

  foursquarewalls commented on the project SPRING!! Shirt

  So pretty!

  

• 10:20 PM

  foursquarewalls added the project called floral peplum blouse

  

  I added a little peplum to a standard blouse pattern with elastic. A simple how-to is on my blog.

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6 March, 2012

• 05:16 PM

  foursquarewalls favorited the project Chevron Ava Top

  

5 March, 2012

• 02:13 PM

  foursquarewalls added the project called hello yellow top

  

  I squeezed this top out of 0.77 yards of remnant fabric. I used Vogue 8790 for the basic silhouette but had to modify it significantly due to fabric restraints. I eliminated the faux wrap and waist…

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26 February, 2012

• 04:13 AM

  foursquarewalls commented on the project Black Eyed Susan Dress

  Looks very cozy yet still elegant!

  

25 February, 2012

• 09:22 PM

  foursquarewalls added the project called mn banksia dress

  

  Spring sewing in 40 degree weather! I made Megan Nielsen’s latest pattern – the Banksia top – but I lengthened it to a dress. I added elastic at the waist, lined the skirt, and changed the sleeve h…

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• 02:42 PM

  foursquarewalls commented on the project pink polka dot blouse

  Very cute!

  

21 February, 2012

• 01:39 AM

  foursquarewalls added the project called flannel vernon shirt

  

  I made a cozy button-down plaid flannel shirt. I used the Lisette Traveler’s dress pattern (Simplicity 2246) but cut it a few inches shorter than the tunic length. Great pattern – very simple, real…

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16 February, 2012

• 08:12 PM

  foursquarewalls commented on the project Eggplant for Weronika

  So pretty!

  

• 08:08 PM

  foursquarewalls favorited the project Minoru

  

13 February, 2012

• 10:59 PM

  foursquarewalls added the project called baby robe and accessories

  

  I made a baby gift set for my work’s silent auction. This included a diaper bag, wipes case, bib, burp cloth, pacifier clip (plus other store-bought stuff, like a bottle, two pacifiers and a gift c…

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10 February, 2012

• 04:22 AM

  foursquarewalls commented on the project The Roses Are Blue Dress

  Aw you’re so cute. I have this pattern and I’ve loved all your versions of it, so I need to just …

  

• 04:14 AM

  foursquarewalls added the project called "plaid about you" skirt

  

  I made another half-circle skirt, this time in plaid wool. Waistband is lapped above invisible zipper, closed with hook & eye. Rolled hem with blind stitch by hand.

  More on my blog…

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1 February, 2012

• 04:43 AM

  foursquarewalls commented on the project Teal Coat from BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook

  I’ve lived in Japan before and, you’re right, everyone wears black outerwear! Glad you made this …

  

• 04:39 AM

  foursquarewalls added the project called gray & white colorblock

  

  This pattern is McCalls 6503, view D – which has the front button band and pleated skirt. I didn’t add sleeves to this version. I used gray cotton for the midriff, collar, front band and bottom thi…

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27 January, 2012

• 01:01 AM

  foursquarewalls commented on the project A Seamstresses Guide to the Galaxy

  Goodness, you make fancy dresses fast! Where do you wear all of these? The color of this is stunn…

  

25 January, 2012

• 03:46 AM

  foursquarewalls added the project called knit separates, together

  

  I’ve taken the leap with sewing knits, and it’s awesome. I made this half-circle skirt in a stable navy blue cotton jersey. Here I paired it with a top I made from vintage polyester knit. The shirt…

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22 January, 2012

• 08:54 PM

  foursquarewalls commented on the project Mustard Seed

  I loooove this fabric. Blues and gold, my favorite! I would have thought this pattern would be to…

  

• 12:23 AM

  foursquarewalls added the project called floral knit top

  

  Perfect for winter! Nope, but I loved the fabric so much I couldn’t wait to make something with it. This top is made from Simplicity 2594 – so fast and easy. Three pleats in each shoulder seam, and…

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