Burda Style For people who sew

5 May, 2013

• 10:17 AM

  katensew commented on discussion topic tshirt armhole - back and front

  No the curve at front and back are not the same. The scye or curve at the front is more pronounce…

  

• 10:12 AM

  katensew commented on discussion topic Advice on adjusting patterns for different size

  I have to make a similar adjustment . I cut along the size required for my top and then taper out…

  

• 10:05 AM

  katensew commented on discussion topic Trying to understand how much fabric I need.. :(

  The nos. 45 and 60 refer to the width of fabric.. (As different fabrica are available on the roll…

  

2 May, 2013

• 01:21 AM

  katensew ’s status has been updated to:
  Having another break from sewing !

  

30 April, 2013

• 03:20 PM

  katensew commented on the project Pansy Print

  I like this outfit and at first glance took it to be a dress !
  The print and contrast make it !

  

28 April, 2013

• 09:50 AM

  katensew ’s status has been updated to:
  Now for the pyjama pants ! Need them it's freezing !

  

24 April, 2013

• 05:32 PM

  katensew ’s status has been updated to:
  Alterations all day today - made Pyjama jacket

  

19 April, 2013

• 10:13 AM

  katensew commented on the project It was a trial !

  Thank you – now looking forward to making the “proper” version in linen look polyester. ( When I …

  

• 10:13 AM

  katensew commented on the project It was a trial !

  Thank you – hopefully the “proper” version ( when made ) will prove easier to work with.

  

18 April, 2013

• 09:50 AM

  katensew ’s status has been updated to:
  Well "trial" dress now finished- now pyjamas to make !

  

• 09:49 AM

  katensew added the project called It was a trial !

  

  I made this "trial " dress usibg Simplicity K2444 – as I wish to make it up in more expensive fabric. Now I had lots of alterations to make ! the shoulders needed lifting – then of course the neckl…

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17 April, 2013

• 09:53 AM

  katensew commented on the project Springtime Green

  A nice fresh colour — wish Spring would come here !! Today very cold again !

  

• 09:51 AM

  katensew ’s status has been updated to:
  Well "trial" dress now finished- making a bolero jacket now

  

15 April, 2013

• 10:25 AM

  katensew commented on the project First Summer dress of 2013

  I mix and match patterns too ! Useful if you find a bodice that fits well ! Summer where are you …

  

• 10:22 AM

  katensew commented on the project Lace birthday dress

  I like vintage style designs anyway, The sweetheart neckline is flattering .

  

• 10:20 AM

  katensew ’s status has been updated to:
  Good job I made a muslin - lots of alterations !

  

12 April, 2013

• 10:25 AM

  katensew commented on discussion topic Vintage Vogue Pattern 8875

  It’s not a gusset is it ? These were often added to allow movement on non stretch fabrics – you k…

  

6 April, 2013

• 09:23 AM

  katensew commented on discussion topic patching jeans for my teen

  It used to be that you could purchase denim patches that ironed on the wrong side ( then you coul…

  

3 April, 2013

• 03:03 PM

  katensew commented on discussion topic I want to learn how to make bags - Where do I start?

  There are many ideas on- line . Type in cloth bag- making into Search and see what comes up.

  

• 03:01 PM

  katensew commented on discussion topic overlocker

  I have a Bernina 4 spool for some 20+ years now and it has proved faultless – just having to repl…

  

• 02:45 PM

  katensew ’s status has been updated to:
  Having recovered am today cutting out a "muslin" of a dress

  

31 March, 2013

• 07:20 PM

  katensew commented on the project Bryan's 2nd. bib !

  Thank you ! He reacted as though I’d given him the Crown Jewels !

  

• 09:28 AM

  katensew added the project called Bryan's 2nd. bib !

  

  Those of you following me over the years will note that a few years ago I made a bib for a dance friend , to protect his waistcoats from spilt tea !! Well, I had promised to make him another and si…

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• 09:23 AM

  katensew ’s status has been updated to:
  Having a break from sewing !

  

16 March, 2013

• 10:24 PM

  katensew ’s status has been updated to:
  Cannot believe that a simple top has been so awkward !

  

13 March, 2013

• 08:29 PM

  katensew commented on the article The Jackie Dress: Style It Your Way!

  I’d make a front and back panel in one colour and the side panels in black or navy to give a slim…

  

27 February, 2013

• 09:42 AM

  katensew commented on the project Spring Dress - McCalls

  I like the aweetheart neckline. Is this a new pattern ?

  

26 February, 2013

• 10:46 AM

  katensew commented on discussion topic Shoulder sleeve darts, trim on bow shirt #135

  I have looked at finished projects on the site using this pattern and YES it looks like the sleev…

  

• 10:35 AM

  katensew commented on the project Removable. reversible waterfall peplum

  Thank you for your comments. I still have to make a plain red top to match.

  

24 February, 2013

• 04:14 PM

  katensew added the project called Removable. reversible waterfall peplum

  

  Following on from my project Mix and match 2013 I give details of how I made the peplum

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