Burda Style For people who sew

When I uploaded my bolero with ruffled front people inquired how I made the ruffle...

Many patterns require interfacing, usually to give support to an area in the garme...

A how-to on making a long, continuous strip of bias tape from any piece of fabric....

Today, we demystify the jacket’s structural shoulder guts. Using the proper found...

How to avoid a gaping neckline when altering a pattern to a V-neck or a deeper U-neck

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

This is how to make pick-ups on a skirt. It's a technique used often on wedding dr...

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

This finish uses the same technique as the Hong Kong binding seam finish, but appl...

The Hong Kong binding seam finish encloses the raw edges of the seams inside strip...

sewing a simple placket for sleeves with cuffs.

Here's another method to lining the Charlie Bag. A bit more work than the other m...

This is a nice way to finish a Charlie bag with home-made bias tape and a straight...

A how to make the pattern for a half roll collar on a blouse. I explain more about...

I guess everyone knows the problem... you can't find good matching buttons. Or you...

Pin tucks are an easy detail to add to your dresses, skirts, blouses, pants,. . . ...

French and Flat-Felled seams are easy to make. Learn how!

Hand basting stitches.

How to print a pattern at a copy shop.

How to print and assemble a pattern at home. For more information regarding patter...

Insert an invisible zipper!