Burda Style For people who sew

I've written a free java program I'm tentatively calling "Pattern Designer," mostl...

Sometimes it's hard to find the right colour ribbing when coming to finish off a g...

Trousers (or pants or slacks) require their own block, distinct from the basic blo...

Along with the <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/howtos/show/1709">Basic Bodice B...

An alternative method of creating garments to using patterns constructed in standa...

We wanted to give origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, a little...

A way of finishing the neckline of V neck jersey garments.

In this How To, we explain the uses for basic sewing supplies and pattern making t...

Here we explain how to make sure heavy knits don’t stretch out when you are sewing...

One way to decoratively cover a button, using both a regular shank button and a co...

This How-To will teach you how to use a technical croqui for drawing your flats. ...

Learn how to shirr jersey like I used on my variation of the Lydia pattern!

Bound pocket. Looks like a large buttonhole.

To grade a pattern means to manipulate an existing pattern at various points in or...

To grade a pattern means to manipulate an existing pattern at various points in or...

Add inseam pockets to any and every creation you make!

This How To has instructions on how to tile a self-made pattern and upload into a ...

Learn in a few simple steps how to sew an elastic!