Burda Style For people who sew

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• 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/…

  

• 03:37 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic I have no idea what I am doing

  I remember in school that we had to first sew on paper over lines and shapes with just a needle a…

  

31 January, 2012

• 03:02 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic pattern recommendation for men's shirt?

  Take a look at this blogger’s shirt from Vogue. http://off-the-cuff-style.blogspot.com/2011_07_0…

  

29 January, 2012

• 02:39 AM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic How would one heat-set accordion pleats?

  I have a 1970’s sewing book that describes how to make a pleated skirt. It was a circular skirt …

  

• 02:26 AM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Woven tassels

  Do you know anyone with a flat bed knitting machine? Fringe can be made very quickly on a knitti…

  

• 02:19 AM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Toddlers Tutu

  I make one that was an elastic waist – one inch elastic. I just cut long strips of tulle and kno…

  

• 02:12 AM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Advice for sewing knitted woollen fabric

  If you are really afraid maybe mark the pattern outline in thread. then make some stay stitching…

  

10 January, 2012

• 01:27 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Sewing with vintage patterns, sizing?

  I find the vintage pattern have much less ease than the modern. You have to be careful about mea…

  

8 January, 2012

• 01:09 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic bodice sloper

  Did you go wrong somewhere around step 15? or step 28? measure shoulder to bottom of armpit a…

  

24 December, 2011

• 01:11 AM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Self taught Fashion Desingers how do you do it?

  You have some books good. get some fabric and sewing machine. basic supplies: paper, pencil. ru…

  

• 01:02 AM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Pattern/Muslin/Garment fitting.

  too big.

  could be the wrong size. Patterns are drafted for a B cup. If you are larger or small…

  

22 December, 2011

• 01:14 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic 3d letter cushions

  make your letter patterns like you read. When you cut the fabric, fold the wrong sides of the fa…

  

• 01:11 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic How to be sure of right side on plain fabrics

  I tend to look at the selvage edge. The wrong and right side seem to be more apparent there.

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• 01:08 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Patterns made for leather

  you could try pleather or fake suede if you like that look.

  If you want to stay away from that…

  

• 01:05 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic How to make a bell-shaped or pouf skirt

  it is the box pleats but also a stiff fabric used.

  

• 01:04 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Waving zipper

  Some way to keep the fabric from stretching – either stay stitch or put some tape or interfacing
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2 December, 2011

• 03:22 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Toughest edge finish?

  do some research. go to a travel store and look at the clothing that you want to make. Look ins…

  

• 03:19 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic "Transposing" lace peices

  maybe try a search “sew lace applique”.

  One problem you might encounter would be the lace app…

  

• 03:08 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic how much fabric do i need for a sweatshirt?

  If you have the pattern pieces already then try a layout one some newspaper. Layout newspapers o…

  

• 02:59 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Design schools

  I took some fashion courses at college. One was a summer day time course. I took fashion illust…

  

18 November, 2011

• 09:15 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic a little tip

  I love patternschool.com.

  I miss vintagesewing.com soooooo much!!! I found an archived versio…

  

• 09:07 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Danielle Pattern in Knit for Maternity

  You need to have the shoulders the same size but use some tape to keep them from stretching. You…

  

14 November, 2011

• 02:40 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Even hems

  Measure your hips from side seam to seam: front and back and compare. You might have to make you…

  

• 02:33 PM

  mickeygirl commented on discussion topic Skirt Fullness?

  twice your waistband is full, you might get to sewing up to three times your waistband if the fa…

  

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