Burda Style For people who sew

24 March, 2013

• 05:58 PM

  mezzocouture added the project called Jester Blouse aka 11/2012 #109

  

  I wanted a blouse that would show off my silk, and had long full sleeves. This blouse pattern has raglan sleeves, a neck tie cut on the bias (I cut mine on the straight grain), hidden button closur…

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• 05:43 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Plaid Fun Jacket

  Thanks, all, for your lovely words of encouragement! This jacket is getting more wear than any o…

  

18 February, 2013

• 07:31 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Snaky Trench-style Silk Blouse 9/2010 #114

  Yes, I did! It worked very well as a blouse pattern. I was pleasantly surprised!

  

• 02:23 AM

  mezzocouture added the project called Plaid Fun Jacket

  

  I really needed a casual jacket that wasn’t a sports jacket. I used thrifted wool plaid and felted it a bit. I lined this jacket and added belt loops. So warm! I used one long strip of bias fab…

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• 02:10 AM

  mezzocouture added the project called Snaky Trench-style Silk Blouse 9/2010 #114

  

  I’ve long wanted to try this blouse from the September 2010 issue. It was a great issue with several trenchcoats and this blouse, made from the trench pattern. I used a snakeskin print silk chiff…

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• 01:56 AM

  mezzocouture added the project called Paisley Cover-up

  

  This is based on the “airy tunic” from Burda’s May 2012 issue. I made mine from Milly cotton voile and embroidered the front yoke with pearls and seashells to make a fun swimsuit coverup. You can …

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• 01:44 AM

  mezzocouture added the project called Rusty Warmth - 10/2012 #130

  

  Casual cowl-necked sweater with side and sleeve elastic ruching with an asymmetrical hemline. Love this – it’s warm and light and airy! Great easy pattern. You can see more pictures here:…

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17 February, 2013

• 11:36 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Nouveau dragonfly

  That is such a cool dress! Love the skirt!

  

• 11:35 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project shibori blouson jacket

  This is gorgeous!

  

• 11:29 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project burda 2/2013 jersey waterfall drape front dress

  What a beautiful rendition of this pattern. Love the fabric!

  

• 11:21 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Godet Skirt!

  I like to see others’ construction details, so think it’s only fair to share mine!

  

• 11:21 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Godet Skirt!

  I get great pleasure out of the fussy details!

  

• 11:20 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Godet Skirt!

  Thanks!

  

• 11:20 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Godet Skirt!

  I’m really liking it!

  

• 11:19 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Dress for a new start

  I love this! It’s beautiful!

  

17 November, 2012

• 09:22 PM

  mezzocouture added the project called Godet Skirt!

  

  So, I decided to Sew With A Plan for the first time ever in my life, and this skirt was part of the plan! It fit perfectly onto the remainder of wool that I had earmarked for trousers, and I thoug…

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19 October, 2012

• 04:09 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Jacket in raw leather look

  Love your jacket! This pattern is languishing in my queue….

  

• 04:08 PM

  mezzocouture favorited the project A very simple dress

  

• 04:05 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Paisley sleeveless blouse

  This is such a lovely blouse!

  

15 August, 2012

• 01:32 AM

  mezzocouture added the project called Summer Party Dresses

  

  For a family wedding this August, my two youngest daughters wanted new dresses. After sifting through all my patterns, I happened upon Burda 02/2011 #146. I made one in fuchsia Swiss cotton for m…

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• 01:24 AM

  mezzocouture added the project called Chiffon Party Dress

  

  We had a family wedding to attend the first week of August, and, although I really don’t need another party dress, wanted something new. The wedding took place at our local castle…

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20 July, 2012

• 08:04 PM

  mezzocouture added the project called Plume Wrap top

  

  A summery silky wrap top in a plume print silk jersey is perfect for hot summer days! You can read more about the construction details on my blog…

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3 March, 2012

• 02:36 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Self pattern maxi dress

  This is so pretty! I love your choice of fabric!

  

2 March, 2012

• 11:24 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Cold summer jacket

  Oh, I love this! I’ve had my eye on this jacket since looking through that issue of Burda last s…

  

• 07:55 PM

  mezzocouture added the project called A Ray of Sun - Burda 4/2011 #135

  

  I’m determined to sew up projects that have been languishing in my queue for centuries and eons. This is one of them! I changed this up to get the tunic I had in mind for this luscious silk burno…

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28 February, 2012

• 06:24 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Wrap Blouse 9/2010 #110 and 9/2010 #111 - again!

  I don’t have the pattern posted! It’s an old Vogue pattern by Claude Montana – from the 90’s, I …

  

• 06:23 PM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Wrap Blouse 9/2010 #110 and 9/2010 #111 - again!

  I know what you mean! It’s hard to get a good sense of some patterns because of the way they’re …

  

• 01:05 AM

  mezzocouture added the project called Wrap Blouse 9/2010 #110 and 9/2010 #111 - again!

  

  Two different versions of this blouse. I’ve made it up 5 times now – that’s a record for any pattern in my entire sewing history! I’m shopping in my stash for the next 12 months, and these two pi…

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• 12:52 AM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Bustier for a busty-er gal

  Aww! Thank you so much!

  

• 12:52 AM

  mezzocouture commented on the project Bustier for a busty-er gal

  I totally feel your pain! Keep trying, and keep Gertie’s comment in mind: don’t over fit. I kn…

  

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