Burda Style For people who sew

Yesterday

• 08:05 PM

  merryla commented on the project Wrist big pouch

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• 09:50 AM

  merryla favorited the project Angela Kane's Very Basic Shift

  

• 09:38 AM

  merryla added the project called Wrist big pouch

  

  A big pouch with a wrist strap on the front to grab it.
  It’s closed with a zipper.
  I really love the lining fabric (flowered cotton).
  It’s not too stiffen so it can be folded

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25 April, 2012

• 05:07 PM

  merryla favorited the project Repurposed Leather Jacket

  

22 April, 2012

• 11:01 PM

  merryla commented on the project Game of Stripes top

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• 09:09 AM

  merryla added the project called Game of Stripes top

  

  A top made with a black cotton fabric with white stripes,really light and a bit see-through.
  I’ve already used this pattern from a japanese book to make a jersey top so I changed some little thing…

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12 April, 2012

• 08:51 PM

  merryla added the project called Gipsy skirt

  

  With the remnant of my black dress’ fabric, I’ve made this easy skirt.
  Just put a zipper on the side with a button on the waistband.

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1 April, 2012

• 05:56 PM

  merryla favorited the project Cuddly Shirt for a Friend

  

27 March, 2012

• 07:51 PM

  merryla commented on the project My first project in years

  Exactly what I’m looking for!!

  

• 07:49 PM

  merryla favorited the project Runway Dress

  

22 March, 2012

• 11:10 PM

  merryla commented on the project Mad Men Challenge Dress

  love both colors together

  

• 08:52 PM

  merryla added the project called Patterned black dress

  

  Every woman should have a black dress in her dressing room but I didn’t have one!
  I’ve fallen in love with the print on the fabric so I sew this easy one with a stretch fabric from a japanese pat…

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4 March, 2012

• 10:08 PM

  merryla added the project called College sequined tote

  

  A simple tote with a badge on, a zippered pocket outside and one in the lining (without zipper)
  The small straps have the same colors than the badge.
  It’s closed with small pieces of scratch.
  I …

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28 February, 2012

• 11:05 AM

  merryla added the project called 1+1 make a pair, 2

  

  After the jacket, now the capri pants for a sewing contest( 2 pieces which can be worn together or alone).
  I’ve used an old pattern of a Burdastyle pants but it’s not here anymore.
  I’ve just modi…

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24 February, 2012

• 12:26 PM

  merryla commented on the project French Press Cozy

  lovely colors and love the pattern

  

• 12:18 PM

  merryla added the project called 1+1 make a pair

  

  For a sewing contest(2 coordinated pieces), I’ve sewn a jacket with a cotton fabric and a “flowered” one for the lining. The jacket is really “light” and seems perfect for the spring.
  I’ve used a …

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14 February, 2012

• 09:51 PM

  merryla added the project called Black wallet

  

  Because I was bored of my old wallet, I’ve wanted a new one. I didn’t have specific idea except a zipper closure and to use a thick cotton fabric I have in my stash.
  To enlight the wallet, I put f…

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3 February, 2012

• 08:02 PM

  merryla added the project called UFO knitting bag

  

  A bag to tidy up and carry away all my unfinished knitting projects.
  There’s a outside pocket and it’s closed with a separable zipper which had made sewing more easier.
  I don’t really know what …

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28 January, 2012

• 01:02 PM

  merryla added the project called stylish couch sweat

  

  I wanted something more “stylish” to become limp on my couch on those cold winter days.
  So I took a small given piece of jersey (+ another for the hood), a japanese pattern , a separable zipper an…

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25 January, 2012

• 05:53 PM

  merryla commented on the project {notebook paper quote pillows}

  LOVE IT and want one

  

10 January, 2012

• 11:52 PM

  merryla added the project called Give away studded pouch

  

  Made Those 2 pouches to start this new year with new things!
  The first one is made with a velvet fabric and polyester lining, this one is for me.
  The second one is made with a cotton fabric (dots…

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31 December, 2011

• 11:16 AM

  merryla commented on the project Little bag for notebook

  Thanks.
  I’ve found the ribbon in a magazine with a Chloe perfume sample

  

30 December, 2011

• 06:11 PM

  merryla added the project called Little bag for notebook

  

  My sister wanted a case for her notebook and she loves this fabric so..
  I wanted an original pattern for this case, put a scratch closure and found a Chloé label (in a magazine long time ago).I’ve…

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20 December, 2011

• 07:40 PM

  merryla commented on the project XL cabas

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• 07:39 PM

  merryla added the project called Africabas

  

  After the big one,I made this “small” and simple cabas with oilcloth.
  There’s a zipped pocket outside,a lining and a magnetic closure. I didn’t sew a pocket inside because it’s not necessary.
  I …

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9 December, 2011

• 07:50 PM

  merryla added the project called XL cabas

  

  I wanted to make a simple cabas with a magnetic closure but at the end it’s a big cabas with a piping center divider, a zipper instead and a pocket outside!
  I really enjoyed sewing this cabas but …

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29 November, 2011

• 09:10 PM

  merryla commented on the project My wool coat

  It’s really cozy and long enough to protect from cold wind

  

• 12:47 PM

  merryla added the project called My wool coat

  

  Begun in 2010 but finished in 2011 and don’t even know why!
  Based on a pattern from a japanese book (Pochée 9), this coat is made with a cotton fabric and a thick wool fabric.
  It’s closed with 4 …

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27 November, 2011

• 10:26 AM

  merryla added the project called White& red advent calendars

  

  This year, it will be a white & red ‘s Xmas, at least for my nephews with those advent calendars. I’ve used 3 patterns for the pouches and 3 fabrics. At first , I wanted felt (easy to sew and faste…

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13 November, 2011

• 01:06 PM

  merryla added the project called Mannish automnal vest

  

  After a first one, I wanted to try it with a thick jersey.
  I made long sleeves, put only 4 buttons to close and a flap on the pockets.

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