Burda Style For people who sew

9 May, 2013

• 03:04 PM

  lauriana added the project called Strapless bra and panties

  

  Self drafted lingerie: strapless bra in black lace with light foam cups (sewn from foam material, not molded cups) and thong with lace at the back.

  More pictures and the story at my blog:…

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7 May, 2013

• 06:25 PM

  lauriana added the project called Flip turn t-shirt

  

  Simple t-shirt featuring the “flip turn for a draped effect” from Pattern Magic 2

  More pictures and the full story at my blog

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5 May, 2013

• 04:18 PM

  lauriana added the project called A green cape!

  

  Half circle cape with shoulder yoke and collar. Made from boiled wool. Hidden snap closure.
  My own pattern.

  More pictures and the full story at my blog…

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22 April, 2013

• 07:26 PM

  lauriana added the project called a blouse from 1930

  

  I made this blouse using a pattern from Gracieuse magazine from 1930. I added the drawing from the magazine, it’s the one on the left.

  More pictures and the story at my blog…

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10 April, 2013

• 07:24 PM

  lauriana added the project called Gather, fit, flare

  

  Jersey dress with gored skirt and wide kimono sleeved top. My own pattern.

  More pictures and the full story at my blog…

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7 April, 2013

• 07:14 PM

  lauriana commented on the project this is my skirt

  I really like the way you’ve pleated the fabric at the top so only the black bits are showing. Gr…

  

• 06:53 PM

  lauriana commented on the project Little Blue Riding Hood Cape

  Very nice!
  I love the idea of a cape but never quite get around to making one myself. Thanks for…

  

• 06:50 PM

  lauriana added the project called Mostly rectangles

  

  Cardigan almost entirely made up of rectangular pieces.

  More pictures and the whole store over at my blog

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• 06:43 PM

  lauriana added the project called for super baby

  

  Baby jumpsuit in jersey with back decoration featuring the parents’ initials.
  Based on pattern nr. 4 from Knippie magazine April/May 2012.

  The full story is on my blog…

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23 March, 2013

• 02:59 PM

  lauriana commented on the project Growing Shadows Backless Dress

  Great dress. I love that cut-out back!

  

• 02:57 PM

  lauriana commented on the project perfect in purple

  It looks like such a cool dress! Unfortunately, the picture somehow got stretched out so it’s har…

  

• 02:54 PM

  lauriana commented on the project The Bear Coat

  Very nice! The coat looks so well made and love the way you styled it with the white dress and th…

  

• 02:52 PM

  lauriana commented on the project Polka dot retro dress

  I think it’s a very nice dress but unfortunately, the picture somehow got stretched out, so it’s …

  

• 02:52 PM

  lauriana commented on the project Polka dot retro dress

  I think it’s a very nice dress but unfortunately, the picture somehow got stretched out, so it’s …

  

• 02:50 PM

  lauriana commented on the project Springtime.... new jacket :-)

  It’s a great jacket! Such a good mix of the creative and the classic (which I always think is mor…

  

• 02:46 PM

  lauriana commented on the project 1950s Vintage Dress

  What a stunning dress!

  

• 02:43 PM

  lauriana commented on the project Navy & Cream Peplum Jacket (part of a Skirt Suit) 1940's Style

  What a stunning outfit! Great work.
  And I love the styling and the way way those pictures were ta…

  

• 02:41 PM

  lauriana added the project called Unexpected back dress

  

  Fitted dress in dark grey cotton stretch velvet with loose, bloused back.
  Full story at my blog

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9 January, 2013

• 04:20 PM

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

  Late 40’s to mid-50’s, the New Look taking hold, post-war restraint still in place… Glamour gar…

  

6 January, 2013

• 04:27 PM

  lauriana commented on the project 1940s Style Dress

  It’s so pretty… The rich colour, the gathers, the drape of the skirt, those fabric covered butt…

  

• 04:18 PM

  lauriana commented on the project Tartan Maxi Dress

  It looks great! I love tartan anyway and it always works when cut on the bias. What I really like…

  

• 04:14 PM

  lauriana commented on the project Rabbit hat

  Very cool!

  

• 04:13 PM

  lauriana added the project called A coat for him

  

  I made a coat for my boyfriend. Thick black wool coating, horsehair interfacing, self-drafted pattern.

  Blogged about here

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• 04:06 PM

  lauriana commented on the project Hollywood Robe: Vintage Robe for Mom

  It’s very elegant! Those short wide straps are such a great detail…

  

30 December, 2012

• 10:38 AM

  lauriana added the project called skirt with draped front

  

  elegant purple crepe skirt with gathers and godet on the left hip.

  Full story on my blog

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• 10:34 AM

  lauriana added the project called Vaguely retro top and skirt

  

  Mustard coloured pencil skirt and striped top both form my own patterns.

  Full story at my blog

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22 December, 2012

• 04:20 PM

  lauriana commented on the project Polka Dot Swinger

  It’s such a sweet jacket!
  And the fabric you picked really works with the 60’s vibe of the design.

  

• 04:00 PM

  lauriana commented on the project Royal coat

  What a lovely coat. It’s well fitted, it looks like the style really suits you and that colour is…

  

• 03:49 PM

  lauriana commented on the article Comment to Win "Sew Retro: 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl & A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution"

  Six months ago, I would definately have said 50’s. I still agree but for me, style-wise the 50’s …

  

7 December, 2012

• 04:20 PM

  lauriana added the project called Checks mate

  

  Plaid shirt for my boyfriend. I used the sloper I made for hime years ago, matched the plaid where necessary and cut it on the bias for the pockets, back yoke and cuffs.

  Full story and more pict…

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