Burda Style For people who sew

12 May, 2012

• 07:12 PM

  latulipenoire added the project called French Pin Up Bra

  

  I made this lovely bra as part of a co-sew-along on my blog A Few Threads Loose.
  The pattern is a 1950’s style French pin-up bra made from vintage satin with lace overlay on the cups.. I also made…

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6 May, 2012

• 08:24 PM

  latulipenoire added the project called Betty High Waist Panties

  

  I made this sexy pair of high waist panties as the last part of the Ohh La La Pin-Up Sew-Along that I co-hosted over on my blog A Few Threads Loose:
  http://afewthreadsloose.blogspot.com/2012/05/pa…

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3 April, 2012

• 12:07 PM

  latulipenoire favorited the project Tailor's Ham and Seam Roll Sets

  

18 March, 2012

• 07:05 PM

  latulipenoire favorited the pattern 02/2011 Bustier

  

10 March, 2012

• 01:25 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the project Corset Garter Belt for the Ooh La La Pin-Up Sew-Along

  Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed the posts! The great thing about a blog sew-along is you can do i…

  

9 March, 2012

• 11:38 PM

  latulipenoire added the project called Corset Garter Belt for the Ooh La La Pin-Up Sew-Along

  

  I made this corset as part of a co-sew-along I’m hosting over on my blog A Few Threads Loose. I used a 1950’s vintage style digital pattern and added details like lace overlay, a back closure ruffl…

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5 March, 2012

• 04:02 PM

  latulipenoire ’s status has been updated to:
  Is sewing a corset and bra for the pin-up sew-along!

  

• 04:00 PM

  latulipenoire added the technique called How to bind an inverted corner (or v-neck) with bias binding.

  

  If you want to know how to get a sharp point (as opposed to a softer, rounded look) on an inverted corner like a corset bottom or a v-neckline, here’s a good technique to try.

  For this tutorial,…

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4 March, 2012

• 12:20 PM

  latulipenoire added the project called Beach Shorts and Bikini Top, 1940's Style

  

  I made this set using a printable pdf that’s for sale here:
  http://www.etsy.com/listing/78610972/vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-bikini-bra
  It was really easy and in a great size for a vintage patte…

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1 March, 2012

• 03:46 PM

  latulipenoire favorited the project Love Me A Wiggle

  

11 February, 2012

• 08:17 AM

  latulipenoire commented on the project The Vintage Job Interview Dress

  I agree with you completely! I want them looking at my resume, not my skin. I wore a suit jacket …

  

10 February, 2012

• 04:11 PM

  latulipenoire added the project called The Vintage Job Interview Dress

  

  I made this dress in hopes of getting a big job interview. It must be good juju because as I was sewing the armhole facing in, I got the call for the interview. I’ll hear back in a few days but for…

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31 January, 2012

• 04:35 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the project Backtothe50's

  This is so beautiful, well done! Where did you get that gorgeous fabric?

  

• 04:29 PM

  latulipenoire added the project called 1950's Style Bateau Neck Blouse

  

  I made this blouse using a 1950’s sewing pattern that I recently re-styled, updated, and turned into a pdf.
  http://www.etsy.com/listing/89733977/vintage-sewing-pattern-ladies-1950s

  The blouse w…

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26 December, 2011

• 11:29 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 26 - Win the Newest Sewing Titles from Chronicle Books!

  It would have to be the little black dress from breakfast at Tiffany’s.

  

• 03:47 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the project Bombshell Dress (#122A BurdaStyle 05/2011)

  Your photo’s are so cute and made me giggle! The dress looks great!

  

• 03:43 PM

  latulipenoire added the project called For love of a silk shirt.

  

  This shirt was a combination of two Burda magazine patterns (2/2010) and was part of a plan to copy a Victoria’s Secret shirt. For the fabric I used Radiance cotton/ silk poplin from Fabric.com whi…

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22 December, 2011

• 07:47 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 22 - Win a Tailoring Supply Kit from A Fashionable Stitch!

  Oh, by far the hardest to find in my region is ribbon! I have to buy it online if I want any/

  

• 07:55 AM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 21- Win a H|CLASS™ 100Q Sewing Machine by HUSQVARNA VIKING®! [U.S. Only]

  I have a great sewing space in our upstairs loft with all white furniture, tons of light, and ver…

  

21 December, 2011

• 07:34 AM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 20 - Win an "OLFA Essentials PLUS" Gift Pack from OLFA! [U.S. Only]

  0 times, I don’t have one, but I would love to win one!

  

17 December, 2011

• 02:23 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 16 - Win a Thread Case from Amann Group Mettler!

  I learned by myself, and by reading vintage sewing books from cover to cover. A few great interne…

  

14 December, 2011

• 08:53 AM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 11 - Win 2 Seam Allowance Guides and a $200 Tessuti Fabric Voucher from SeamAllowanceGuide.com!

  After sewing a curve, if you cut little notches in your seam allowance, just short of the stitchi…

  

13 December, 2011

• 07:58 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 13 - Win a 5234PRW Project Runway™ Limited Edition Serger from Brother!

  Wow what a great prize! I come from a line of seamstresses that goes back 7 generations! My gran…

  

12 December, 2011

• 05:33 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 12 - Win a Library of Sewing Titles and Canvas Tote from Random House, Inc.!

  My inspiration is mixed. I draw a lot of inspiration from tv shows set in other eras. For example…

  

11 December, 2011

• 08:10 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 11 - Win 2 Seam Allowance Guides and a $200 Tessuti Fabric Voucher from SeamAllowanceGuide.com!

  I wish there was a fix for raw fraying edges that didn’t involve tons of pinking.

  

• 12:52 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 10 - Win Two Thread Collections from Coats & Clark!

  My favorite is definitely my yard stick. I measure everything 3 times!

  

10 December, 2011

• 12:08 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 9 - Win a TG1600 SmartIron from Oliso!

  The best? I just “rediscovered” the tracing wheel and transfer paper. Oh, I don’t know how I ever…

  

8 December, 2011

• 07:40 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 7 - Win a Holding Pattern Overnight Bag from ModCloth!

  This bag would make a great gift for ME! I always get myself something for Christmas, and this is…

  

• 07:40 PM

  latulipenoire commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 7 - Win a Holding Pattern Overnight Bag from ModCloth!

  This bag would make a great gift for ME! I always get myself something for Christmas, and this is…

  

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