Burda Style For people who sew

27 April, 2013

• 04:31 PM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic Floral Fabric Search!

  Hi Neama! Try http://www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/cotton-with-stretch/
  They have some lovely stretch…

  

23 January, 2013

• 07:26 AM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic Sewing with Jersey

  I had this problem recently on a garment I was altering, using the “right” needle & thread but st…

  

9 January, 2013

• 10:15 AM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic Triple Tiered Tail Skirt pattern

  Kwik Sew do a high waisted skirt – KS 3580 – that you could use for the waist to hip piece. Then …

  

1 January, 2013

• 03:04 AM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic HELP : Gathered Sheath Dress 11/2012 #138

  I can understand why you would want to use cotton for this dress. See if you can find some stretc…

  

6 December, 2012

• 08:30 AM

  judypeg commented on the project Silver grey chiffon blouse

  Wow! You have made a lovely job of this blouse. Well done!

  

2 December, 2012

• 08:42 AM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic Wardrobe essentials - Patterns and Inspiration

  Make them all classics and they will last for ages with the addition of a couple of “in style” it…

  

23 November, 2012

• 05:25 PM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic Performance sports wear

  In the UK there is
  http://www.vendfabricsonline.co.uk/sportswear-fabrics-12-c.asp
  http://www.cha…

  

11 November, 2012

• 08:17 AM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic Do I Need an Overlocker?

  Wow! Thanks Guys! I think that really answers my question because I never feel my outfits are qui…

  

17 October, 2012

• 02:20 PM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic Sewing fur

  I would line it with a heavy satin lining fabric. It will make it more windproof.
  Judy

  

22 September, 2012

• 10:18 AM

  judypeg commented on the technique step Pine The Ends

  Well you could knock me down with a feather! That’s such a clever idea and I’m really impressed!
  …

  

5 September, 2012

• 08:04 AM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic A Challenge for you

  I like a challenge so I looked at some patterns that are available in the UK. Not sure if they ca…

  

1 September, 2012

• 07:40 AM

  judypeg commented on the project The GGQB Blazer

  Its beautiful. Well done for all your hard work!

  

29 August, 2012

• 05:59 AM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic How to make a closure in chiffon fabric

  I think the seam allowances need to be very narrow and just finish them with the nearest thing yo…

  

3 March, 2012

• 08:46 AM

  judypeg commented on the technique step Done

  What a clever idea. I wasn’t sure where this was going at first, but its a great way to maintain …

  

10 December, 2011

• 09:34 AM

  judypeg commented on the technique Perfect Points Tip

  I’m blown away! I just can’t believe it’s so simple. But it makes sense doesn’t it? Thanks.

  

9 December, 2011

• 07:33 AM

  judypeg commented on the technique step Add your own.

  Wow, this looks impressive! Have downloaded it and will play with it today. Thanks Biz Natch!

  

4 August, 2011

• 06:36 AM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic Puckered Polyester Problem!

  The thread, needle, fabric combination is probably the problem. Also, do you hold the ends of the…

  

29 July, 2011

• 06:45 AM

  judypeg commented on the article Pre-Shrinking Interfacing -- Do You or Don't You?

  I have had some disasters with fusibles, for example on my husbands dress shirt. I had t complete…

  

27 July, 2011

• 08:47 AM

  judypeg commented on the project Long blue dress

  This dress is beautiful!! What is the fabric?

  

18 June, 2011

• 01:19 PM

  judypeg ’s status has been updated to:
  Making a dress sloper

  

• 11:37 AM

  judypeg commented on discussion topic Wanna be in my gang??

  Hi there. I’m a size 12, but always need to enlarge the bust as I am a D cup. I don’t consider my…