Burda Style For people who sew

13 May, 2013

• 11:24 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Marfy 3171 the shorter version

  

  This is my third version of Marfy 3171, I used a beautiful Silk Gazar as the dress has such simple style lines…love it!

  More details including construction www.achallengingsew.typepad.com

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9 May, 2013

• 09:59 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Marfy 3171 meet Cavalli

  

  This is V2 of Marfy 3171, its a gorgeous pattern which really made the most of this amazing fabric. So happy with it!

  More info on www.achallengingsew@typepad.com

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29 April, 2013

• 05:41 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Marfy 3171 my Eleutheran beach dress!

  

  This is a gorgeous Marfy evening dress. I made this version first in a wearable muslin using a cotton voile….it works really well as a beach dress, when made in a casual fabric.

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27 April, 2013

• 01:37 AM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Summer shorts Colette Iris beginner pattern

  

  This is my teenage daughters first wearable project and I wanted to recommend this pattern. She followed it easily and apart from the help I gave her with the matching pattern, and the zipper she …

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9 April, 2013

• 12:31 AM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Marfy 2826

  

  I choose to make this for Julia Bobbin’s Mad Men challenge. It started as a very sweet voile high waisted dress and ended up a little edgier in leather and lace.

  More info on http://achalleng…

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11 March, 2013

• 04:24 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Marfy 2748

  

  A twist drape silk dress with cap sleeves…

  More construction pics on my blog..www.achallengingsew.typepad.com

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27 February, 2013

• 02:53 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Vogue V8827 floral silk summer dress

  Thank you, just need some sun to go with it now!

  

• 02:53 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Vogue V8827 floral silk summer dress

  Thank you so much!

  

• 02:53 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Vogue V8827 floral silk summer dress

  Thanks! Crazy how much ease these companies build in, I don’t know anybody who wears clothing th…

  

• 02:51 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Vogue V8827 floral silk summer dress

  Thank you! I think this pattern was released early last year, if I remember rightly. I actually…

  

26 February, 2013

• 03:27 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Marfy F1882

  Thank you so much! I was so happy to have it finished!

  

• 03:27 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Marfy F1882

  You have just made one of my favorite tops, its on my list for this year. I can’t believe you al…

  

• 03:21 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Marfy F1882

  The fabric is gorgeous, I have another three yards that is waiting to be a dress when I find the …

  

• 03:21 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Marfy F1882

  Its nice to put on a pair of heels, even if its only to go on the drive for pictures!

  

• 03:20 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Marfy F1882

  Thank you…its almost a little to classy for me :-)

  

• 03:19 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Marfy F1882

  Thank you so much!

  

• 03:19 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Marfy F1882

  It would have stayed in mine too last year, but having to post something on a Monday and hating t…

  

• 03:04 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Vogue V8827 floral silk summer dress

  

  Wrap dress in a floral silk.

  More info/photos at www.achallengingsew.typepad.com

  Thanks!

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20 February, 2013

• 09:18 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Marfy F1882

  

  Silk cross over blouse.

  More pictures and construction details can be found on my blog www.achallengingsew.typepad.com

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4 February, 2013

• 11:23 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Marfy F2245 Version 2

  

  A Marfy pattern, beautiful Oscar De La Renta silk taffeta……absolutely thrilled with this skirt!

  More info/pictures and pattern info at www.achallengingsew.typepad.com

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• 04:01 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Marfy F2245

  

  A more unusual Marfy skirt. Made with a Marc Jacobs lightweight brocade.
  More info on www.achallengingsew.typepad.com

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28 January, 2013

• 02:16 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Burda 13209/2012

  

  Tailcoat blazer with collar blocked single facing and collar. Complete write up of tailoring and alterations here …..www.achallengingsew.typepad.com

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25 January, 2013

• 01:46 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project French Chanel Style Jacket

  Thanks! I know it’s like a spa and dream vacation all in one. Heading back in march for another…

  

23 January, 2013

• 11:04 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called French Chanel Style Jacket

  

  Vogues 7975 Option B……….Made at a Susan Khalje Class in Baltimore…..Incredible experience…..more info on my blog : www.achallengingsew.typepad.com

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• 05:22 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Marfy F2643

  Thank you….if I am honest I have a couple hundred patterns bought on sale for $ from the last …

  

22 January, 2013

• 04:19 PM

  A Challenging Sew commented on the project Marfy F2643

  Thank you! I found the fabric in Mood NYC, unfortunately though they never seem to sell it online.

  

• 02:01 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Marfy F2643

  

  Marfy sweetheart formal dress. Pics and details on my blog. Www.achallengingsew.typepad.com

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21 January, 2013

• 11:06 PM

  A Challenging Sew added the project called Burda 7494 A red dress

  

  A retro dress that I just love……Changed the pattern to make the waist higher, added a circle skirt and deep pockets..

  More pics / details on www.achallengingsew.typepad.com

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