Burda Style For people who sew

1 February, 2012

• 09:55 PM

  nettie ’s status has been updated to:
  Giveway on my blog! http://tinyurl.com/7mpf8eh

  

25 January, 2012

• 10:31 PM

  nettie favorited the project Heart Pencil Dress

  

20 January, 2012

• 08:55 PM

  nettie added AGoodWardrobe as a friend

  

• 05:54 PM

  nettie added the project called Buttoned Up Gal Friday

  

  This outfit is my answer to the Sew Weekly’s Challenge of the week! Button it up Baby!

  The Facts

  Fabric: Cotton/Lycra Blend Shirting :: about 2 yards @ $1.95 a yard (this fabric was not very…

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13 January, 2012

• 01:02 AM

  nettie ’s status has been updated to:
  Must Sew Weekly. Putting on P&P. Darcy says SEW!

  

5 January, 2012

• 02:55 PM

  nettie added the project called The TUX Skirt

  

  Not exactly what I planned for it, but that’s the way the ball bounces when you’re a refashionista!

  Dude’s Tuxedo Trousers to Tux Skirt
  Thrifted :: $5 :; Domsey Express in Brooklyn
  White lace …

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1 January, 2012

• 03:40 AM

  nettie ’s status has been updated to:
  Happy 2012 Burdastyle peeps!!

  

28 December, 2011

• 11:06 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 28 - Win BAGGU Bags! 5 Winners!

  I have two friends that I will be teaching to sew in the new year!!

  I would love to win a bag!!…

  

27 December, 2011

• 02:29 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 26 - Win the Newest Sewing Titles from Chronicle Books!

  That beaded/lace/sheer dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in Some Like It Hot. That is the epitome of…

  

26 December, 2011

• 04:28 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 25 - 5 Winners will Receive a Copy of Sweat Shop Paris!

  I don’t know. I guess the first time I made something with a pattern? I am more of a cut and wha…

  

24 December, 2011

• 09:50 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 24 - Win Sewing and DIY titles from STC Craft|Melanie Falick Books!

  We are running out of indie stores in Brooklyn. I used to shop at Brownstone Books before it clos…

  

23 December, 2011

• 02:45 PM

  nettie added the project called Thrifted :: Chopped:: Refashioned

  

  XXL Joseph A. Banks Merino wool cabled sweater :: $8 :: Thrifted

  You can see the supertoogigantic for me original here. I still h…

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22 December, 2011

• 08:09 PM

  nettie added the project called Menswear fit for a Lady

  

  Banana Republic Cotton Blend shirt & Armani (!!!) Wool slacks turned Shorts

  I wore this outfit to the BurdaStyle Book release party.
  These were like the find of the decade!! I really wanted a w…

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• 01:55 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 22 - Win a Tailoring Supply Kit from A Fashionable Stitch!

  I live in NYC, so this is like a trick question for me. I can find anything in the garment distr…

  

21 December, 2011

• 05:58 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 21- Win a H|CLASS™ 100Q Sewing Machine by HUSQVARNA VIKING®! [U.S. Only]

  I do have a dedicated sewing room!! We’ve only been in this place for about 6months, so I still h…

  

18 December, 2011

• 03:03 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 18 - Win a Focus Iron from Rowenta! [U.S. Only]

  That’s an easy question to answer. I plan to spend the ENTIRE holiday season sewing and crafting….

  

16 December, 2011

• 04:29 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 16 - Win a Thread Case from Amann Group Mettler!

  I am self taught! Trail by fire!

  

12 December, 2011

• 06:26 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 12 - Win a Library of Sewing Titles and Canvas Tote from Random House, Inc.!

  I love BurdaStyle, of course. Dear Golden Vintage, http://deargolden.blogspot.com
  Pinterest is A…

  

9 December, 2011

• 02:36 AM

  nettie commented on the project My BurdaStyle Book Dress Variation

  Thanks so much!!

  

• 02:36 AM

  nettie commented on the project My BurdaStyle Book Dress Variation

  Thank you!! For the hair compliment, too ;o)

  

7 December, 2011

• 06:50 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 7 - Win a Holding Pattern Overnight Bag from ModCloth!

  I would love it for myself, actually!! Traveling around with four children makes a LARGE bag an e…

  

6 December, 2011

• 06:25 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 6 - Win the BERNINA Holiday Gift Basket!

  I haven’t attending a sewing class partially due to time (and timing, the classes don’t usually f…

  

5 December, 2011

• 08:00 PM

  nettie commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 5 - Win The Colette Sewing Handbook, Three Patterns, and a $25 Gift Certificate from Colette Patterns!

  I don’t know which I would buy I have most of them already….I guess Negroni, though I’d have to…

  

• 01:49 AM

  nettie commented on the project Plain Black Skirt (...almost)

  This looks lovely!! A staple piece made fancier ;o)

  

3 December, 2011

• 12:16 AM

  nettie added mokosha as a friend

  

24 November, 2011

• 06:54 AM

  nettie added the project called Stripey Pocket-less Tank

  

  Grainline’s Tiny Pocket Tank, sans pocket.
  Done up in stretch cotton sateen, I believe.
  It’s perfect for those days when you want something loose around the tummy.

  I omitted the bias binding b…

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18 November, 2011

• 04:24 AM

  nettie commented on the project My BurdaStyle Book Dress Variation

  Thanks, Oona!

  

• 04:24 AM

  nettie commented on the project My BurdaStyle Book Dress Variation

  Thank you!

  

17 November, 2011

• 05:22 PM

  nettie added the project called My BurdaStyle Book Dress Variation

  

  Here it is!! Over a year later, lol.
  Made from a lovely deep purple silk and cotton blend with coordinating chiffon accents.
  It is slightly too big for me, I’m thinking of taking it in so that …

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11 November, 2011

• 09:25 PM

  nettie commented on the article Behind the Scenes at The BurdaStyle Book Launch Party in New York!

  I HAD AN ABSOLUTE BLAST!! What a great team you BurdaStyle peeps are! You sure know how to throw …

  

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