Burda Style For people who sew

3 October, 2012

• 11:41 AM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Puzzle Piece Dress

  

  I’m so incredibly happy with this dress. What do you think?

  The crazy orange, hounds tooth-like, stretch fabric was rescued from an old strapless dress that I wore only a handful of times before…

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9 March, 2012

• 08:34 PM

  littlebettydesigns favorited the pattern 07/2011 Sweatshirt Sports Coat

  

2 March, 2012

• 08:44 PM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Velvet Love Leaf V1236

  

  Made with Vogue 1236 and lovely Liberty from their past Autumn collection called Velvet Love Leaf.

  Such a simple and easy to wear dress. I love it!

  The only changes made, was to slightly resh…

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18 February, 2012

• 04:59 AM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Black Mission Maxi

  

  This dress came together so quickly and I really enjoyed making it

  It hugs in all the right places and has enough ease in others for comfort and walking.

  I cut a mix of sizes – 6 bust, 10 wai…

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13 February, 2012

• 11:23 AM

  littlebettydesigns favorited the pattern 07/2011 Three quarter sleeve lace dress

  

• 11:22 AM

  littlebettydesigns commented on the project Burda Magazine 7/2011 three quarter sleeve dress

  Looks great. Love the fabric choice

  

• 11:19 AM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Rooibos with Liberty trim

  

  Let me introduce you to my first Rooibos dress by Colette patterns. I’m so very happy with this dress, I’m sure it won’t be the last.

  I love the finish, the style, the fabric, the Liberty piping…

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1 February, 2012

• 06:36 AM

  littlebettydesigns commented on the project Red dress in cotton

  Yes, I used a roll hem on my serger. It’s too quick and neat not too! :)

  

31 January, 2012

• 09:58 AM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Red dress in cotton

  

  The fabric is a lovely, light, gauzy cotton purchased from The Fabric Store. The pattern including the flounce, was drafted by me, which makes this dress even more satisfying.

  The elastic waist …

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25 January, 2012

• 09:43 AM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Vintage Simplicity 6446

  

  Made with a Japanese lawn from Spotlight. I purchased 2.5 meters to make this dress, as the collar tie is cut on the bias, and I used almost all of it, mostly because my crappy mistakes meant I had…

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• 09:38 AM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Gingham Picnic Dress

  

  Just a simple dress. Mostly for wearing around the house, but I think it’s cute.

  The bodice was modified from Burda dress with gathered rectangle skirt and cap sleeves from 02/2011, which I’ve m…

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6 January, 2012

• 02:51 AM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Ra Ra Skirt in black

  

  Based on Burda 06/2010 ruffle skirt #121, made with cotton fabric from Tessuti.

  To make my variation of this pattern, I used only two flounces and changed them to 3/4 circles, rather than the Bu…

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3 January, 2012

• 11:59 AM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called The Wrap-and-Go Skirt

  

  Butterick 4617 c1970 – “One one main pattern piece. No zipper, no darts, no buttons, not snaps. Just slip it on, wrap and tie, and you’re all set to go!”

  No lies here, this skirt was super quick…

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2 January, 2012

• 08:40 AM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Ruffle Tank In Liberty

  

  Based on the tiny pocket tank pattern by Grainline.

  Made with Liberty.

  I trimmed the bottom and drafted a flounce.

  Three little white buttons complete the look.

  Perfect for summer.

  M…

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28 December, 2011

• 11:31 AM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Summer Dreaming In White.

  

  This white dress is based on Burda dress #118 from 06/2010, though I have modified it heavily. I took the princess seam bodice from this pattern, added a waistband, then attached a skirt with pocke…

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27 December, 2011

• 09:35 AM

  littlebettydesigns favorited the pattern 09/2011 Sleeveless blouse

  

• 09:34 AM

  littlebettydesigns favorited the pattern 11/2011 Leopard satin blouse

  

21 December, 2011

• 07:58 PM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Collette Meringue in denim

  

  I love this pattern.

  I faced the waistband and hem in paisley quilting cotton from my stash. I used a side lapped zipper, rather than invisible one, as the fabric is a quite heavy.

  I love t…

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• 07:49 PM

  littlebettydesigns favorited the pattern 5/2010 Tiered Mini Dress

  

• 07:49 PM

  littlebettydesigns favorited the project Tailor's ham and seam roll: free pattern

  

20 November, 2011

• 08:42 PM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Cigarette style, slim pants

  

  Super slim, cigarette style cropped pants. Made from thick stretch cotton drill. I added belt loops and inserted a side lapped zipper, as I was a little worried about how an invisible zipper would …

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22 July, 2011

• 12:04 AM

  littlebettydesigns added the project called Flared Jeans

  

  These jeans are based on Burda 8/2009 #127. I made a few modifications to the pattern, including increasing the back rise to fit, reducing the back yoke a little, omitting the front pockets and add…

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