Burda Style For people who sew

2 November, 2011

• 10:26 PM

  pcvalery added the project called Hand dyed silk magenta caftan

  

  This is one of my favorite projects to date! I used 100% silk chiffon and habotai silk lining. The pattern is self drafted – and probably the most simple design to draft. I added a V-neck collar…

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21 September, 2011

• 02:14 AM

  pcvalery commented on the project Plaid Cut-Out Dress

  So cute!

  

• 02:12 AM

  pcvalery ’s status has been updated to:
  Ombre dyeing a dress for the first time!

  

16 September, 2011

• 03:17 AM

  pcvalery commented on the project Amy Floral Dress with cotton fabric

  Thanks for all the nice feedback! Although I have to mention I’m not the girl in the dress – it’…

  

14 September, 2011

• 10:26 PM

  pcvalery added the project called Amy Floral Dress with cotton fabric

  

  I’ve been really into florals lately – I found this cotton calico at the fabric store a few weeks ago and really though it looked a little bit like tablecloth fabric but couldn’t help but wonder ho…

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27 August, 2011

• 06:48 PM

  pcvalery added the technique called Sewing delicate fabrics

  

  This is not so much a technique but a good trick for sewing super delicate fabrics.

  There are fabrics that are too delicate to be pinned but need to be secured. I used to hand baste them in pla…

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16 July, 2011

• 06:53 PM

  pcvalery added the project called Claire Dress with quilting print and crochet lace

  

  This is one of my favorite dresses ever! I ended up making a ton of them as bridesmaid dresses for day weddings this season. The pattern is a very basic princess bodice dress. The only adjustmen…

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