Burda Style For people who sew

26 April, 2013

• 10:25 AM

  josephina commented on the project Baroque print summer dress

  Just gorgeous, where did you find this amazing fabric? Kudos to you for spending the time to lin…

  

25 April, 2013

• 01:46 PM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Pattern Paper

  Cheap interfacing works well. It’s transparent, and can be stitched together as a makeshift toil…

  

• 01:35 PM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Can't find good fabrics!

  Roselan, sadly you won’t find many nice, cheap fabrics in Australia. You can find some cheaper o…

  

2 April, 2013

• 10:19 AM

  josephina favorited the project black.dress

  

31 March, 2013

• 02:04 AM

  josephina favorited the pattern Sonja Dress

  

27 February, 2013

• 04:53 AM

  josephina commented on the article The Oscars: What the Stars Wore!

  I think Charlize looks amazing. I love Amy Adam’s dress but I don’t think the colour suits her.

  

20 February, 2013

• 09:23 AM

  josephina commented on the image BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern Contest 2013

  Yes I voted on the artwork too as the link wasn’t working. I have it working now but can’t change…

  

16 February, 2013

• 03:48 AM

  josephina favorited the project Pointing Out Dress “BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern Contest 2013”

  

23 November, 2012

• 11:32 AM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Performance sports wear

  Are you looking for supplex? It’s generally used for yoga wear and is stretchy, firm and wicks s…

  

3 November, 2012

• 11:43 AM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Please help!

  Have you considered adding a separate underskirt? Not sure if it would work, as it’s hard to see…

  

5 August, 2012

• 11:34 AM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Fabric to make clothes for hot & humid trip in Sept.?

  I live in a tropical climate and mostly wear cotton, linen and cotton silk blends. Cotton lycra,…

  

11 July, 2012

• 11:50 AM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Fabric dye

  You can buy the full colour range of Dylon dyes at pharmacies in Australia. Supermarkets here o…

  

10 July, 2012

• 09:58 PM

  josephina commented on the article Sail Away: 6 New Plus Size Patterns

  I am plus size (on the bottom half in particular), and a lot of these designs would work well for…

  

11 February, 2012

• 05:24 AM

  josephina commented on the project southern winter

  The dress looks fantastic. Did you have to make any alterations for a strapless version, or is t…

  

29 January, 2012

• 11:45 PM

  josephina favorited the project Stripes, Chevrons, and Crinolines, oh my!

  

20 October, 2011

• 11:36 AM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Right side or wrong side of fabric?

  Where the pattern is cut on folded fabric I was always taught to fold fabric right sides together…

  

13 October, 2011

• 12:47 PM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Adding a fur collar and cuffs to an old winter jacket

  You definitely need a leather needle – fur is not woven (unless it’s faux fur), so a normal needl…

  

29 August, 2011

• 10:41 AM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Waistcoat patten

  Or do you mean this vest?

  http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/62010-sequin-vest

  

18 August, 2011

• 02:33 AM

  josephina commented on the article Silk Lining for a Couture Finish

  I fell in love with silk when I moved to North Qld. While you can’t wear it all the time, it’s a…

  

15 August, 2011

• 11:47 PM

  josephina favorited the project (Re)Constructing - 50s style dress

  

9 August, 2011

• 11:33 PM

  josephina favorited the project 1950's Strapless Cocktail Dress

  

6 August, 2011

• 09:11 AM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Disaster! Possible bleach marks all over dress

  I’ve had this happen to towels and other items because of undissolved powder detergent. I know b…

  

15 July, 2011

• 03:19 PM

  josephina commented on discussion topic help with the Jenny skirt 6058

  Waistband – yes just iron interface on one side. Usually it is the inside.

  I’m not sure what yo…

  

4 July, 2011

• 10:31 PM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Brother Sewing Machines - which to buy online?

  My first machine was a basic level Brother and it still runs well as a backup machine. I like t…

  

14 June, 2011

• 02:18 AM

  josephina commented on discussion topic 1950's Swimwear

  This company makes 50’s style swimsuits based on vintage ball gown patterns.

  http://bettydiamond…

  

9 June, 2011

• 02:16 PM

  josephina commented on discussion topic Fabric Stores in Italy

  We do ; ). That’s why we’re here I guess.