Burda Style For people who sew

11 June, 2013

• 07:29 AM

  lauramae added the project called An Evening in Red

  

  Butterick 6410: Misses’ Jacket & Dress: Close-fitting jacket, above waist has shoulder pads, raised neck, attached tie, hook/eye closing and long sleeves. Semi-fitted, slightly flared dress, flo…

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5 June, 2013

• 04:19 AM

  lauramae added the project called 1960s Chenille

  

  The fabric for this dress was received in exchange for my contributions as a Britex Guest Blogger…

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29 April, 2013

• 05:43 PM

  lauramae added the project called Pansy Print

  

  Butterick 5895: MISSES’ TOP AND JEANS: Loose-fitting top has front extending into collar and tie ends, and narrow hem on sleeves/back hemline. Note: no provisions provided for above waist adjustme…

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17 April, 2013

• 06:58 AM

  lauramae added the project called Springtime Green

  

  Simplicity 1939: Misses’ Dress in two lengths with sleeve variations.

  This design is a bit of a departure for me, but I was immediately drawn to the design as soon as I saw it, and as I learn…

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7 April, 2013

• 11:18 PM

  lauramae added the project called Toile Time!

  

  Butterick 5882: MISSES’ DRESS: Lined dress has bias shoulder straps extending into band, bias pleated bra with stay, princess seams, close-fitting, boned bodice, inside belt, and back zipper.

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26 March, 2013

• 03:46 AM

  lauramae added the project called Modern Style

  

  Vogue 8870: MISSES’ DRESS: Pullover dress has loose-fitting, blouson bodice variations, elasticized (seamed) waist, side pockets and narrow hem. Wrong side shows on back hemline. A: mock wrap, fro…

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18 March, 2013

• 01:12 AM

  lauramae added the project called Tea Roses

  

  McCall 8997 – reproduction by Eva Dress: 13-piece pattern in sizes 14-42 (32" to 42" bust, 26" to 36" waist, 35" to 45" hip)

  This is not a pattern for a beginner. The instructions are limit…

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17 March, 2013

• 05:24 AM

  lauramae added the project called Sunglasses & Sunshine

  

  Disclosure: The fabric for this dress was received in exchange for my contributions as a Britex Guest B…

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16 March, 2013

• 05:35 AM

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

  This has got to be one of the most classic silhouettes of all time. I love the clean lines, whic…

  

3 March, 2013

• 08:49 PM

  lauramae added the project called Pumpkin Spice

  

  Vogue 8433: One Piece Dress with collar options and choice of short cuffed sleeve or three quarter sleeve, copyright 1954

  I really love this pattern. I used it to make my I Love Lucy costume…

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13 February, 2013

• 06:21 AM

  lauramae added the project called Springtime Color

  

  Vogue 1170: Misses’ Top and Skirt: Very-loose fitting top has front keyhole opening with knot, back yoke, back band, extended sleeves tied into knot and back button closing. Flared skirt, has fr…

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29 January, 2013

• 08:03 AM

  lauramae added the project called Bing Cherry

  

  BurdaStyle 7252: Fitted skirt with welt pockets and center back pleats.

  This is the very first BurdaStyle pattern I have made up, which is very exciting!

  I just discovered their retro …

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25 January, 2013

• 04:38 AM

  lauramae added the project called Minty Green

  

  Butterick 6699: Misses’/Misses’ Petite Skirt: Semi-fitted, flared skirt, lower-calf or evening-length, has waistband, seams and side zipper. Purchased top.

  I love this basic trumpet skirt s…

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9 January, 2013

• 10:35 PM

  lauramae commented on the article Comment to Win "BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern"

  Most days I prefer the 40s or 50s. If someone had told me 10 years ago that I would grow to love…

  

31 December, 2012

• 10:41 PM

  lauramae added the project called Carmen Miranda’s Fruit Salad

  

  VPLL 1449 (Reproduction of Hollywood 1449): This dress features tight gathering at the neckline, and short cap sleeves, or bracelet sleeve options. Skirt may be made plain, with center front jabot…

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23 December, 2012

• 09:10 PM

  lauramae added the project called Dots and Dashes

  

  Hollyburn Skirt: [From the website – Especially for beginners, this is the perfect flared skirt! A wardrobe essential, the Hollyburn Skirt has just the right amount of flare. It sits right at the…

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13 December, 2012

• 08:45 AM

  lauramae commented on the article Comment to Win "Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion and Fun"

  Clear quilting rulers – I have all different shapes and sizes, and they are never far from whatev…

  

29 November, 2012

• 06:51 AM

  lauramae added the project called Pink Flamingos

  

  Butterick 5747: Misses’/Misses’ Petite Dress and Belt: Dress A, B have collar, detachable dickey, fitted bodice, waistband, pleated skirt and belt. B: Semi-fitted skirt, back hemline vent and t…

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12 November, 2012

• 10:00 PM

  lauramae added the project called Cabbage Rose

  

  Butterick 5281: MISSES’ DRESS AND BELT: Semi-fitted, lined, below mid-knee length dresses A, B have waistline seam, left shoulder yoke, right shoulder pleats, back bodice with darts, slightly flare…

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11 November, 2012

• 12:51 AM

  lauramae added the project called Goodbye to Summer Sundresses

  

  Vogue 2561: Misses’ Top, Belt & Dress. Close-fitting top has collar, slits, contrast binding and belt. Dress, below mid-calf, has close-fitting, lined bodice with pleated upper section extending…

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4 November, 2012

• 06:58 AM

  lauramae added the project called Marian the Librarian

  

  Vogue 8555: MISSES’ DRESS: Dresses A, B, C, D, E, F have lined bodice, front pleats, front gathers, back darts, self-faced midriff, back zipper and skirt variation. A, B, C: lined, slim skirt in t…

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28 September, 2012

• 06:51 AM

  lauramae added the project called A rose by any other name . . .

  

  McCall Printed Pattern no. 8358, Misses’ Blouse with contrasting yoke, button front, and sleeve options.

  This was a recent purchase on etsy. I manage to go years without succumbing to the lur…

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4 September, 2012

• 05:40 AM

  lauramae added the project called Charleston!

  

  Vogue 2535: Dress & Slip. Dress, above ankle, has capelet, close-fitting, dropped waist bodice, piping, yokes, flared skirt with shaped hemline and side snap closing. A: long sleeves with bindi…

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22 August, 2012

• 05:52 AM

  lauramae added the project called All Wrapped Up

  

  Vogue 8827: Misses’ Dress and Belt. Very loose-fitting, wrap dress has front extending into collar with draped front variations, self-lined yoke back, inside ties and belt.

  This a very basic…

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12 August, 2012

• 05:38 AM

  lauramae added the project called Raspberry Lemonade

  

  Beignet Skirt: High waisted straight skirt provides a very flattering shape with paneled styling: not too loose or too tight around the hips, with a very fitted waist. Buttons up the front, has si…

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30 July, 2012

• 04:21 AM

  lauramae added the project called Daisy Chain

  

  Hollywood 1647: One-Piece Frock. Princess fitting front with one-piece panel and side fronts joined in a built-up waistline. In back, the skirt joins the blouse at waistline. Flat shaped collar…

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18 February, 2012

• 07:00 PM

  lauramae added the project called Red Satin

  

  Vintage Pattern Lending Library # 7725. This patterns features a close fitting dress, with stand up collar. Sleeves may be made in long, 3/4 length, or short options. Skirt features a deep yoke …

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16 February, 2012

• 06:02 AM

  lauramae added the project called Blue Bird

  

  Vogue 2610, Original 1947 Design: Misses’ Dress: Close-fitting dress, mid-calf or evening-length, has yokes, shoulder pads, dropped-waist bodice extending into looped/draped front, stay, A-line …

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29 January, 2012

• 01:13 AM

  lauramae added the project called Stripes, Chevrons, and Crinolines, oh my!

  

  Vogue 1172, Original 1957 Design: MISSES’/MISSES’ PETITE DRESS AND BELT: Below mid-calf length, sleeveless dresses A, B have close-fitting V-neck bodice with princess seams and extended shoulders,…

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25 January, 2012

• 07:08 AM

  lauramae added the project called Out for a Stroll

  

  Vogue 2444, Original 1947 Design: Misses’ Coat & Skirt. Very loose-fitting, slightly flared below-hip, lined coat has collar, slightly extended shoulders, shoulder pads, shaped front bands, pocke…

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