Burda Style For people who sew

How to Gather Ruffles

Learn how to mark darts and pleats in this INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL! It's easy, stress...

PICOT: A picot is a loop of thread created for functional or ornamental purposes...

When you want a super tiny and delicate hem for thinner lightweight fabrics the ba...

Here is a quick how to for the Knife Pleat, the most basic and common pleat used i...

Oh NO!- That's what goes through my mind when I have to finish a curvy hem... I kn...

How to make an elastic neckline using the Burda Sadie pattern as a guide

I had no idea what size I was according to Burda sizes until the girls here at Bur...

When I cut my first patterns I thought that this is a waste. After it is cut you c...

Ever find yourself needing to lengthen a pattern? I've got especially long arms, a...

fernfiddlehead shows you how to make a simple button hole on your machine. <...

Hemming pleats can be tricky. One choice is to hem the fabric before you pleat it...

Learn how to shirr jersey like I used on my variation of the Lydia pattern!

Create your own puff sleeve pattern with this simple step to step guide. This pa...

Pin tucks are an easy detail to add to your dresses, skirts, blouses, pants,. . . ...

Sewing sharp corners and right angles can be tricky! Follow the instructions in th...

Add inseam pockets to any and every creation you make!

Add a easy sleeve to your usual tank top pattern without worrying about easing the...

This How To illustrates how to make a pattern for inseam pockets, which you can ad...

Learn how to make piping in fabric of your choice!

Use a loop turner to turn a fabric tunnel to create spaghetti straps, or other nar...

How to sew a rib knit band onto a t-shirt, sleeve, etc. . .

My Mom taught me this trick. It's great for when you're gathering a skirt into a w...

Learn in a few simple steps how to sew an elastic!

Use your sewing machine to make buttonholes!

Sew in piping!

Make your own straps!