Burda Style For people who sew

Yesterday

• 04:41 PM

  purplefan added the project called #718 Top from Burda Special E575 (Autumn/Winter 2000)

  

  Funnel-necked pullover top made with crinkled polyester fabric. Sewed it yesterday. Glad I took time to do the lengthening of torso to drop waistline and add length to sleeves (long now).
  Would l…

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• 02:58 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic pattern sizing help

  Burda fit runs quite true to measurements. If I recall, the last time the measurements were updat…

  

• 02:52 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Sewing In NYC

  The Sewing Studio has a NYC location-check their listings for classes and events!

  

• 02:49 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Sagging Swag Curtain

  Bias cuts of fabric stretch. That is how woven fabrics can be made to seem to have some flexibili…

  

• 02:44 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Dress Like Royalty This Spring!

  It was reported that the Duke of Cambridge thought the dress made the Duchess look like a banana….

  

18 April, 2014

• 07:57 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Finding Boucle Fabric

  Might help if you indicate which country you are in so members can suggest possible online resour…

  

• 07:54 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Find The Perfect Spring Dress For Your Body Type

  Add extra amounts at the side seams from waist to hip on the front dress piece in a test fabric …

  

• 07:42 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic PDF Instructions

  Thanks for posting that idea!

  

• 07:32 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Wedding Trends: Bridal Fashion Week Spring 2015

  What I do like seeing are embellishments-beading and embroidery and even some colour-on bridal fa…

  

17 April, 2014

• 03:12 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic burda 6910

  http://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/64339

  It looks like the ruching in the top is supposed …

  

• 03:07 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Bodice Pattern Size Query

  If there is a difference between your bust measurement (always pick the correct Burda Style size …

  

• 03:03 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Pattern size help

  When pattern sizes are shown the 70s-90s, those are TALL sizes sized for a 5 foot 9 inch individ…

  

• 03:00 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Suggestions wanted...

  Look at Burda Easy patterns or maybe a craft pattern so you can get familiar with the way instru…

  

15 April, 2014

• 06:16 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic is there a BSC in WHITBY ONTARIO CANADA? or TORONTO??

  Correction on the Textile Museum’s yard sale-it is on the LAST weekend of May (not part of Doors …

  

14 April, 2014

• 02:21 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Field of Dreams: 11 Feminine Designs

  Appreciate seeing what floral prints are being offered for spring and the colours used for the ga…

  

• 02:16 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Coachella Festival Fashions

  From photos online, I’ve noticed few attendees seem to be keeping their heads covered with hats. …

  

• 01:58 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Shopping For Fashion Fabrics

  I have not bought fabric online-I do advise you to take note of the photo or fabric credits in Bu…

  

13 April, 2014

• 01:38 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Stockholm, Sweden???

  Besides visiting fabric stores to see if there are postings of sewing groups, see if there are cl…

  

• 01:34 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Garden Variety: 18 Spring Patterns

  Am a fan of bursts of colour in gardening accessories and that quilted vest with pockets-LOVE IT!…

  

• 01:21 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Freshly Cut: 16 Spring Patterns

  The spring colours in the collection give ideas for how we can start making new garments. Since s…

  

• 01:16 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Freshly Cut: 16 Spring Patterns

  You accomplished much under deadline! Solid friends are gold in the 21st century-glad you had th…

  

• 01:08 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Shopping For Fashion Fabrics

  Fabric retail stores tend to be staffed just for basic level of staffing-the chances of anyone sa…

  

8 April, 2014

• 01:46 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Meg's Magazine Mash Up 2014: March Issue

  I love seeing how Burda Style members adapt or alter patterns to suit their own preferences. The …

  

30 March, 2014

• 05:10 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Gents Jacket

  Totally understand katensew’s dilemma. Wishing I had not recycled all of my May 2011 issue as one…

  

• 05:08 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Searching for 03/2010 and 01/2007 magazines (english)

  A Canadian member posted her magazine list and she had March 2010 on it! Send her a PM to inquire…

  

28 March, 2014

• 09:06 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic instructions page

  http://sewing.patternreview.com/patterns/9693

  This is the style, a historical-looking pattern?…

  

25 March, 2014

• 09:36 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Celebrate Sewing!

  Really like the cocktail glass as a spool holder-so cheery and fun! I like the active part of th…

  

24 March, 2014

• 06:14 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic is there a BSC in WHITBY ONTARIO CANADA? or TORONTO??

  It’s fun knowing what’s on in Toronto related to sewing, Meg! I am hoping to do a spring or summe…

  

23 March, 2014

• 07:23 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic is there a BSC in WHITBY ONTARIO CANADA? or TORONTO??

  Two upcoming sewing-related events in the Toronto area:
  Creativ Festival, International Centre-M…

  

• 07:18 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Spring Denim Styles

  Coloured denim is a fabric treat. The green denim jacket shown above is fresh and suits day-to-da…

  

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