Burda Style For people who sew

24 May, 2012

• 04:54 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic I joined a church sewing group

  Many people are wary of inviting people into their homes. Even my building has a “hobbie” room. …

  

• 04:47 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Scale a pattern

  It would be tricky to grade up the size alone since then the armholes and neck might be too larg…

  

• 04:34 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic what to do with lots fabric scraps?

  I went through my scraps and cut off any pieces that were not useable. Anything that was big eno…

  

• 04:15 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Skirt Pattern Drafting

  Take a tape measure and hang it down over your center front and center back and see the length. …

  

• 04:08 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Tracing a printed pattern

  you can get rolls of tracing paper from art supplies or medical supply. Put it on top and trace …

  

• 04:06 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Fabric Identification

  just guessing but the gray looks like chambray cotton. The cuff lining maybe satin or polyester…

  

23 April, 2012

• 03:38 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic How to hem a satin gown...

  I find metallic fabrics tend to get pokey when you try to hem them with the serger rolled hem.

  I…

  

• 03:34 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Men's back pants pocket

  I would strongly recommend practicing the pocket with surplus fabric first or a few times.

  

• 03:32 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic What type of fabric for this project?

  Just watch the hem and any topstitching with the sateen. You might have to use something to stab…

  

• 03:30 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Analyzing styles

  personal style has different catagories such as sporty, classic, feminine romantic. You might un…

  

19 April, 2012

• 07:15 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Customising T-Shirts

  just image googe t-shirt surgery or t-shirt refashion. You are likely to find something that you…

  

• 07:05 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Pattern for a bra

  make your own pattern. http://www.pattern-making.com/draft-bra-patternstyle-2-ccup/
  http://www.p…

  

7 April, 2012

• 12:02 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Anyone in the L.A. area that can take on a project?

  If no one answers. Go to a local fabric store and ask if they know any seamstress. Usually they…

  

6 April, 2012

• 01:01 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic What sewing books have you purchased lately?

  I really want the book “How to make sewing patterns” by Don McCunn. He is a really nice old man …

  

3 March, 2012

• 04:33 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic foundation garment

  Because the shoulders of this dress are cut so wide and low – bra straps are going to show.

  If…

  

• 04:24 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Novice is fighting with a sleeve.. please help me!

  about ease being bogus. It depends on how accurate the seam allowance is when stitching the side…

  

• 04:20 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Burda Patterns

  you might also have to calibrate your printer. I have one printer that seems to shrink the verti…

  

22 February, 2012

• 04:45 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic What sewing books have you purchased lately?

  I got “Built by Wendy Dresses” by Wendy Mullin.

  I am having so much fun looking at all the pat…

  

15 February, 2012

• 11:28 AM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic is there a BSC in WHITBY ONTARIO CANADA? or TORONTO??

  Would we like to start one? I don’t know how to make an internet club.

  If I go to the next C…
  

• 11:16 AM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Guess the material!

  The top part is stretchy? It is probably cotton ribbing or knit.

  The bottom part looks like ray…

  

• 11:11 AM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Here we go again ! Sewing machine Help!

  The problem is the honesty of the seller for used items. You can use ebay which has a customer …

  

• 11:06 AM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Fly Extension

  Do you mean how do you sew the fly?
  Maybe some photos will help.
  http://malepatternboldness.blo…

  

13 February, 2012

• 02:37 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Sewing my own bra -women's topic you've been warned

  If you can afford it there are certified bra makers that also hold classes for women wanting to s…

  

12 February, 2012

• 03:13 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic whats going on with burda magazine?

  I still like the magazine. It is better than the other sewing magazines since it has some actual…

  

• 03:06 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Swimsuit Gathering

  You need to use thinner fabric. A thick fabric is not going to gather up as much.

  Make a lini…

  

11 February, 2012

• 02:06 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic How do you hem slinky knit?

  Thanks. The hem is completed.

  So just a brief description of what I did for other’s future re…

  

10 February, 2012

• 03:15 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic How do you hem slinky knit?

  I am not understanding so well. Do you mean use a blind hem stretch stitch?

  thank you everyone …

  

9 February, 2012

• 03:44 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic HIDEOUS WORK UNIFORM

  Just be careful if you leave the job then you are going to have to give back the shirt. If you h…

  

6 February, 2012

• 03:42 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Pattern Cutting Fashion Design Pictures from 40s

  I wonder if you can still get this link to vintagesewing?

  http://www.burdastyle.com/discussions/…

  

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