Burda Style For people who sew

13 February, 2013

• 05:28 PM

  merryla commented on the project Joni Bell Sleeve Top

  Love it too!

  

9 February, 2013

• 09:49 AM

  merryla commented on the project Faux leather pouch

  Thanks you everyone!

  

8 February, 2013

• 09:17 PM

  merryla added the project called Faux leather pouch

  

  Made this pouch with a remnant of a black faux leather I found in my stash.
  It’s closed with 2 press studs hidden under the flowers.

  More details on my blog…

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23 September, 2012

• 10:31 PM

  merryla added the project called Automnal cardigan

  

  A simple top down cardigan to destash my wool’s stock with an asymetric sides.
  Stockinette stich for the body,seed stich for the edges and rib 2/2 for the cuffs.
  More colorful than my usual blac…

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25 August, 2012

• 09:39 AM

  merryla commented on the project THAI BLUE dress

  This book is one of my favorite!

  

• 09:34 AM

  merryla added the project called Colorful summer bag

  

  Let me show you my summer bag!I’ve fallen in love with the colors of this torn curtain,sold on a flea market.
  The bag has 2 pockets (front and inside),a grey polyester lining and it’s closed with …

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8 August, 2012

• 08:40 AM

  merryla commented on the project A blue dress

  Thanks

  

7 August, 2012

• 10:15 AM

  merryla favorited the project Breezy Hankerchief Dress

  

• 10:15 AM

  merryla commented on the project Breezy Hankerchief Dress

  LOVE IT !

  

• 10:14 AM

  merryla added the project called A blue dress

  

  This simple dress is made with a fabric I bought in Senegal,Africa, when I wasn’t really interest in fabrics (if only I knew things would change!).
  There’s an invisible zippee on the side and some…

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5 July, 2012

• 11:58 AM

  merryla added the project called Wax skirt

  

  To start (finally) my summer wardrobe, I’ve made this maxiskirt with an african printed fabric (wax).
  I’ve just put an elastic on the waistband and sewn 2 pieces together.

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2 July, 2012

• 11:27 PM

  merryla commented on discussion topic The views of some of my projects were reset

  worst here:some of my last views were reset AND my last project has disappeared too!!!

  

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

  Thanks

  

• 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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