Burda Style For people who sew

Yesterday

• 04:31 PM

  katensew commented on the project A hands-free wristlet

  These look great and I love the applique of the daschund !!

  

• 04:28 PM

  katensew commented on the project Walkabout the Town

  I recently bought this pattern too and have purchased two fabrics to make it up in — but I think…

  

• 04:23 PM

  katensew commented on the project Lingerie Bag

  Good idea for tights to prevent snagging. Also discreetly in the bag that you can take on board …

  

• 04:20 PM

  katensew posted a message on bekaem’s wall

  Hello there,
  Hope you got my cheque alright as I haven’t heard from you. Dreadful weather isn…

  

• 04:17 PM

  katensew’s status has been updated to:
  Ready to make the buttonholes BUT need good light and it is raining every day !!

  

• 04:16 PM

  katensew added Tallykay as a friend

  

• 04:15 PM

  katensew commented on discussion topic skirt advice

  The range of fabrics with polyester added ( or on it’s own ) is now vast- and yesterday I purchas…

  

20 November, 2009

• 05:44 PM

  katensew commented on the project Jacard Coat

  A lovely job and I like the use of the fabric in reverse for the lapels and the jolly lining.

  

• 05:41 PM

  katensew commented on the project Ballroom empire lilac dress

  This is really beautiful, is it for a ball or as a costume ?

  

• 05:36 PM

  katensew commented on discussion topic Cloth Diapers

  On You Tube there is a video — “How to make your own cloth diaper” http://www.youtube.com/wat…

  

• 05:27 PM

  katensew commented on discussion topic skirt advice

  The use of corduroy can be pretty effective on asymmetrical hems or to use as large " ruffles ". …

  

19 November, 2009

• 08:27 PM

  katensew commented on techniquestep /techniques/how-to-transfer-pattern-or-how-to-save-money/technique_steps/2331

  I was wondering about purchasing a large roll of tracing paper for this purpose — and OK idea fo…

  

• 08:13 PM

  katensew’s status has been updated to:
  Tomorrow I buy the buttons !!

  

18 November, 2009

• 01:24 PM

  katensew commented on discussion topic skirt advice

  Buttons seem to be popular this Fall – either decorative or functional – so perhaps you could use…

  

• 11:29 AM

  katensew commented on the project Suffolk Puff Coverlet

  Beautiful arrangement of colours. Did you add batting to the insides of each puff ? ( I’ve seen t…

  

• 11:23 AM

  katensew commented on the project Pirate disguise

  What a superb costume. We have a pirates event planned for next year, but our costumes will be mo…

  

• 11:16 AM

  katensew commented on the project Pilot hat

  It looks ideal for the cold weather and is a good way of recycling.

  

• 11:14 AM

  katensew commented on discussion topic tension

  The dial at the top of the machine ( usually above the needle or higher on the left of the machin…

  

17 November, 2009

• 02:56 PM

  katensew commented on discussion topic tension

  You have to figure out which tension is troublesome – the upper or lower. To do this thread the m…

  

• 02:42 PM

  katensew commented on discussion topic Look of choice

  There is a range of Retro patterns ( by Butterick ). Some styles like full or circular skirts do …

  

• 02:30 PM

  katensew’s status has been updated to:
  Lining in and affixed at collar and sleevehead. Now for hems......

  

16 November, 2009

• 07:38 PM

  katensew posted a message on KateXXXXXX’s wall

  Thank you for the idea. However it is wool fabric that is leftover and may not suit an assymetric…

  

• 12:52 PM

  katensew commented on discussion topic What are you working on?

  I am making a 3/4 length coat — supposed to be a trial run for a coat that I’d like to make, rat…

  

• 12:48 PM

  katensew commented on discussion topic I need project ideas for my mom

  I too suggest a quilt and I made a knee quilt recently using contrasting fabrics — look at my pr…

  

• 12:42 PM

  katensew’s status has been updated to:
  Have put together the coat and lining -- ready to put together -- watch this space !

  

• 12:42 PM

  katensew’s status has been updated to:
  Have put ogether the coat and lining -- ready to put together -- watch this space !

  

14 November, 2009

• 04:34 PM

  katensew commented on the project Bear booties

  Very nice and cosy too.

  

• 04:29 PM

  katensew commented on the project Quilted Advent Calendars

  Gosh you will need a lot of gifts for each pocket ! At one time when I was not very well off I ga…

  

• 04:24 PM

  katensew commented on the project Big brown flower cushions

  Is that piping I can just see round the seams ? I love cushions anyway and these are so in vogue.

  

• 04:22 PM

  katensew commented on the project Lie's winter coat

  Buttons feature so much in this year’s fashion. This looks like a very warm coat.

  

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