Burda Style For people who sew

24 May, 2012

• 05:49 PM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic Bad Pattern Instructions

  Generally, I think that Burda patterns are quite accurate compared to other big pattern makers. …

  

11 May, 2012

• 03:36 AM

  jenss-1 favorited the project The Aizenkobo Dress

  

3 May, 2012

• 01:45 AM

  jenss-1 commented on the project Ancient Korinthos

  The red is really nice and a good match with the scene of ancient Korinthos. My grandfather came…

  

30 April, 2012

• 04:54 AM

  jenss-1 favorited the technique How to sew a perfect baby hem

  

• 04:40 AM

  jenss-1 commented on the technique step Attach button

  Great technique – thanks!

  

• 04:39 AM

  jenss-1 favorited the technique French fly, or waist stay, for trousers/shorts

  

• 04:31 AM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic What is the name of this skirt style?

  I agree with katexxxxx. I’d call it a “full-skirt with hip yoke” or a "full-skirt with dropped-w…

  

• 04:26 AM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic Lightweight wool tearing up!

  Sorry to hear about that. If you used a thread that is stronger than the fabric, then it may be …

  

27 April, 2012

• 07:11 PM

  jenss-1 favorited the project Black is Black Pants

  

26 April, 2012

• 02:54 AM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic I need sizing advice on this pattern

  Hi, For the numbers, just see page 3 of the size chart…
  http://www.burdastyle.com/downloads/Si…

  

16 April, 2012

• 04:44 AM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic Help me eliminate breast darts

  Maybe this one: http://hungryzombiecouture.blogspot.com/2007/03/my-cup-does-not-runneth-over.htm…

  

• 04:30 AM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic Misbehaving godet - skirt 113 BSM 1/2011

  I agree. It’s a fairly lightweight tropical wool, but it has some body to it. It looks similar …

  

14 April, 2012

• 03:40 PM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic Help me eliminate breast darts

  I’ve never done this, but try doing an online search for “small bust adjustment” or “SBA”.

  

12 April, 2012

• 07:06 PM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic Customising T-Shirts

  Try this blog: http://3hourspast.com/2012/04/07/at-long-last-how-to-mess-around-with-a-neckline…

  

• 06:59 PM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic Misbehaving godet - skirt 113 BSM 1/2011

  This project was in danger of becoming a UFO, but I finally got around to resolving the shark-fin…

  

10 April, 2012

• 03:28 PM

  jenss-1 favorited the project ooobop! gypsy top #2

  

• 03:26 PM

  jenss-1 favorited the project Almost crazy IKEA Ruby Shorts

  

• 03:26 PM

  jenss-1 commented on the project Almost crazy IKEA Ruby Shorts

  Hi,
  Your fabric choice is ingenious – really cute! Nicely made too. I’m inspired to try out the…

  

3 April, 2012

• 01:40 AM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic Sizes in Stylish Dress Book - Japanese sewing book

  Unfortunately, Amazon won’t let us look in the book online. From my experience, Japanese sizes a…

  

1 April, 2012

• 03:17 AM

  jenss-1 commented on the technique Get rid of a gaping armhole

  Hi, you probably need to do an FBA (full-bust adjustment) on the pattern first. There are a lot …

  

• 03:13 AM

  jenss-1 commented on the technique Get rid of a gaping armhole

  This problem often happens when a full-bust adjustment was needed. Since most patterns are desig…

  

30 March, 2012

• 05:41 AM

  jenss-1 commented on the article Plus Size: New Patterns and Old Favorites

  Hi, I’ve made several of Burda’s “plus” size patterns & just thought I’d leave my two cents…

  T…

  

21 March, 2012

• 03:59 AM

  jenss-1 commented on the project Asymmetric Jacket 03/2012

  I wondered about this photo when I saw it in the magazine-it is so odd. The model is contorted a…

  

19 March, 2012

• 12:47 AM

  jenss-1 commented on the project My Blue Minoru

  Very nice! You just convinced me to get this pattern!

  

• 12:46 AM

  jenss-1 favorited the project My Blue Minoru

  

16 March, 2012

• 09:47 PM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic sewing machine needle keeps breaking

  A few other things to check out, just to cover it all…
  1) May sure that the machine is threaded…

  

28 February, 2012

• 01:43 AM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic Travelling to New York - Any advice for fabric shopping

  Everyone has their favorites, but this blog will give you some tips: http://www.shopthegarmentdi…

  

23 February, 2012

• 03:33 PM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic Sewing a Zipper Help

  ieltayib, I had peaked at your profile page and that is why I thought you were in the US. I’m s…

  

21 February, 2012

• 03:02 AM

  jenss-1 commented on discussion topic Sewing a Zipper Help

  Okay, now I’’m really envious!

  

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