Burda Style For people who sew

27 January, 2012

• 09:47 AM

  karenball commented on the project Chanel goes Rocker

  That is one cool jacket! What a good friend you are.

  

• 09:43 AM

  karenball commented on the project V8548

  Thank you! I love your online name!

  

• 09:43 AM

  karenball commented on the project V8548

  I did shave some of the acute curve off the funnel neck as I was concerned it might look a bit ’s…

  

• 09:42 AM

  karenball commented on the project V8548

  High praise, indeed! Thank you so much.

  

• 09:42 AM

  karenball commented on the project V8548

  Thank you all so much for your lovely comments!

  

26 January, 2012

• 09:53 PM

  karenball added the project called V8548

  

  A Vogue coat in cashmere wool with bound button holes, a back stay, self covered buttons, shot twill lining and lace trim on the hem. I blogged about this make here…

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14 January, 2012

• 07:14 PM

  karenball commented on the project waxed cotton jacket

  Hi there – I’ve just bought some waxed cotton to make a jacket with. I’ve never sewn with anythin…

  

6 November, 2011

• 12:21 PM

  karenball added the project called Peony Dress

  

  The latest from Colette Patterns, a lovely dress! I blogged about it here

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25 October, 2011

• 08:57 AM

  karenball added the project called The Gertie Bombshell Dress

  

  This dress is the product of Gertie’s awesome online course with Craftsy.com, using the Burder 5/2011 Bustier dress. I’ve blogged about this make here…

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22 October, 2011

• 09:55 AM

  karenball added the project called V1179 - The Black Magic Dress

  

  Made from black jersey bought for £6 at Saeed Fabrics, Walthamstow. This pattern only uses three pieces and can be run up in an evening. I’ve blogged about it here…

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3 October, 2011

• 03:39 PM

  karenball favorited the pattern 09/2011 Sleeveless blouse

  

25 September, 2011

• 03:17 PM

  karenball added the project called Spotty Sorbetto Top

  

  My fourth make of this top in fabric bought from The Textile Centre, Walthamstow, for £2.40 a yard. I’ve blogged about it here

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18 July, 2011

• 03:42 PM

  karenball commented on the project Butterick B5605

  Your best bet is to take your body measurements and see how these match up to the sizing chart on…

  

12 July, 2011

• 02:46 PM

  karenball commented on the project The Granny-smith Blouse

  Woop-woop! We’re featured members together. So glad.

  

9 July, 2011

• 08:58 AM

  karenball added the project called Butterick B5605

  

  Vintage pattern, kimono sleeve gussets, circle skirt at tea length, interesting back detail. I used horsehair braiding on the hem and used a handpicked lapped zipper. I’ve blogged about this beauti…

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• 08:51 AM

  karenball added the project called Simplicity 3688

  

  Retro wide leg high waist trousers, made from three pattern pieces. Extremely flattering! I’ve blogged about this make here…

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28 May, 2011

• 05:31 PM

  karenball added the project called Simplicity 2245 LIsette

  

  Project blogged about here

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22 May, 2011

• 12:26 PM

  karenball added the project called Beignet Skirt and Pendrell Blouse

  

  My take on two brilliant patterns from independent pattern companies. More details of these makes can be found here

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10 May, 2011

• 09:28 PM

  karenball commented on the project B5600

  Walthamstow market is on most days, but I’d recommend a Saturday visit because that’s when most f…

  

• 11:43 AM

  karenball added the project called B5600

  

  Shirt style dress with elasticated puff sleeves, pockets and front button bands. A great summer dress for anyone who doesn’t want frills and flounce.

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25 April, 2011

• 06:03 PM

  karenball commented on the project Style 2667

  It’s actually the same fabric, but reversible! One side small gingham, one side huge gingham.

  

• 01:55 PM

  karenball added the project called Style 2667

  

  Vintage pattern bought for £2.. I’ve blogged about this make “here”: http://didyoumakethat.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/the-hokey-cokey-dress/

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15 April, 2011

• 08:01 AM

  karenball added the project called The Fields of Gold skirt

  

  The classic skirt from Colette Patterns. I’ve blogged about it here

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2 April, 2011

• 07:37 AM

  karenball commented on the project V8667

  So funny!

  

1 April, 2011

• 02:59 PM

  karenball added the project called V8667

  

  You can see details of this make on my blog here

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