Burda Style For people who sew

25 February, 2014

• 07:39 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added the project called Deer and Doe Chataigne shorts

  

  I just made my first pair of shorts and I love them! They are by the French indie brand Deer and Doe patterns, the Chataigne shorts were a pleasure to make and are a great fit. I cut them in a size…

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13 December, 2013

• 04:33 AM

  NewYorkParisNeedle commented on the project Sureau Paisley Dress

  Thanks so much! :-)

  

11 December, 2013

• 10:17 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added the project called Sureau Paisley Dress

  

  This is my version of the great Deer and Doe Sureau dress.
  Like all other Deer and Doe patterns it was a great cut. The brand indicates that its designs cater for rather curvy women with a C cup s…

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22 November, 2013

• 09:05 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle commented on the project Dashiki Print Handbag

  Wow this is beautiful!!! Love it

  

• 09:04 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle favorited the project Brown sleeveless chiffon dress

  

• 09:03 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added 2xPavla as a friend

  

• 09:03 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle commented on the project Skirt or dress?

  Thanks so much! Yes it’s is very versatile indeed. Looking forward to seeing your next creation t…

  

• 08:59 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added the project called (Scotish) Tartan Skirt

  

  I made a simple Tartan skirt with fabric a friend gave me after he used it to dress as a Scotish dancer at a party. Luckily for me kilts do not require a lot of sewing, cutting and adjusting so I s…

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8 November, 2013

• 08:11 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added the project called Skirt or dress?

  

  This is my version of a skirt-dress. I love that style which is so practical: you don’t have to worry about matching up an outfit and keeping all pieces in place during the day.
  The design is base…

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• 08:03 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle commented on the project "Le Rouge et le Noir"

  Thanks Ellen! Yes it really is comfortable :-)

  

• 08:02 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle favorited the pattern Marie

  

4 November, 2013

• 04:32 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle commented on the project Purple rain dress

  OK I will try it next summer then if you say it’s not too short! (maybe it’s a Paris thing…)

  

• 04:32 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle commented on the project Purple rain dress

  Thanks!

  

• 04:31 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle commented on the project Purple rain dress

  Thanks! Yes the color is so bright and cheerful :-)

  

• 04:31 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle commented on the project Purple rain dress

  Thank you!

  

• 04:27 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added the project called "Le Rouge et le Noir"

  

  I had wanted ot make a simple black skirt that would go with everything but I just couldn’t find the right pattern.
  The bubble skirt pattern is just perfect. I changed the pleats slightly and made…

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1 November, 2013

• 12:37 AM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added the project called Purple rain dress

  

  I made this sun dress last year for the holidays as I was going to the south of Spain during the summer. I really liked the bodice of New Look dress pattern #6699 but I wanted to experiment with so…

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29 October, 2013

• 03:54 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added the project called Deer and Doe Airelle blouse

  

  I finally tried the famous Deer and Doe pattern brand launched last year. I started with the Airelle blouse.
  I had grey cotton left from my stash which I used as a wearable muslin. It is not very…

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26 October, 2013

• 07:59 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle commented on the project Romantic flowers

  Thank you!

  

• 07:58 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle commented on the project Business woman

  Thank you!
  Yes you’re right to be making your work clothes then indeed! It’s definitely the way t…

  

• 07:58 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle commented on the project Business woman

  Thanks!

  

• 01:37 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added the project called Romantic flowers

  

  This was probably among the easiest skirt pattern ever!

  I cut three rectangles of an identical height and just doubled the width for each flounce. But considering the extremely sheer fabric, I c…

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• 01:33 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added the project called Charleston fringe skirt

  

  I made a basic straight skirt using New Look 6843 pattern and added fringes for a little 1930’s Charleston style. Ready to meet Mr Gatsby?!

  Both the skirt and the fringes are made of a really so…

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• 01:24 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added the project called Business woman

  

  I love making dresses and often get inspired when I have a party or special event planned. But this means most of my dresses are far too dressy to ever wear to work and they end up staying in my cl…

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• 01:13 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle added the project called My romantic Danielle dress

  

  This is my version of the amazing Danielle dress pattern.

  The dress was a pleasure to make. All the instructions were very clear and even the mutton sleeves were easy to put together. I made elb…

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23 October, 2013

• 09:41 PM

  NewYorkParisNeedle favorited the pattern Danielle