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9 April, 2018
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06:56 PM
purplefan commented on the article Meg's Magazine Mash Up 03/2018: Reveal!
Why not attend the Creativ Festival this weekend in Mississauga and set to stunning the attendees with the amazing outfit? Truly a WOW ensemble, Meg!
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06:50 PM
purplefan commented on the article BurdaStyle Magazine 04/2018 Lookbook!
I’ve purchased the magazine a little over a week ago for the safari-styled dress (but I’d seek a different colour and add sleeves for me and Mom in our versions) and a jacket (plus the asymmetrical…
21 February, 2018
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05:02 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Back issues of Burda Style magazine
Hello, mprairie! As you are Canadian, you can check to see if the Canadian distributor (German Canadian News-sells English, German, French copies plus Burda Plus and Burda Easy and sometimes specia…
28 November, 2017
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09:06 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Fashion, Clothing Sewing Exhibits
JillSeams, thanks for mentioning the Dior tour. It has landed in Toronto, Ontario at the Royal Ontario Museum. The museum has this article posted about one of the dresses in the exhibit.
https://w…
13 November, 2017
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06:08 PM
purplefan commented on the article Fashion Sweatshirt!
The top is perfect for the Square One Swarovski Christmas tree unveiling this Wednesday night, Meg! Ring in that bling.
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06:01 PM
purplefan commented on the article Italy Fashion Tour Recap: Day 7, 8, & 9
It’s been fascinating seen details of architecture, styles and colours from the tour! I agree with your Vintage Dress mention-yes, it definitely aligns with the sculpted dresses seen on the statue…
6 November, 2017
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08:04 PM
purplefan commented on the article Italy Fashion Tour Recap: Day 3 & 4
Love, love, love this post!
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purplefan commented on the article Italy Fashion Tour Recap: Day 5 & 6
Amazing update, Meg! I am definitely loving all the things that the tour is offering members!
31 October, 2017
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11:40 PM
purplefan commented on the article Oh So Sweet: 7 NEW Baby Sewing Patterns
Love the green fabrics and that Liberty floral print is so sweet! Wish I had a little girl to deck out in gear. Want that coat fabric for ME!
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11:38 PM
purplefan commented on the article Italy Fashion Tour Recap: Day 1 & 2
Gorgeous tour photos and splendid descriptive posts, Meg! Just stunning-I had no idea Milan was that artistic with its public art (I knew about the city being Italy’s financial capital from reading…
26 October, 2017
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05:16 PM
purplefan commented on the article Meg's Magazine Mash Up 10/2017: Reveal
Happy travels, Meg and do take some of your Burda clothing on vacation too! Looking forward to your trip recap later.
Love the embroidery designs on your pants project!
4 September, 2017
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09:51 PM
purplefan commented on the article Meg's Magazine Mash Up 08/2017: Part 2
Snaps and add whichever one you need at the neckline. When the weather’s not windy, your coat will be fine open but even on breezy days, you may love that you can snap the coat at least at the bust…
14 August, 2017
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05:06 PM
purplefan commented on the article Scandinavian Schoolhouse: 6 NEW Kid's Sewing Patterns
Really enjoy the fall colours used for the wardrobe-pleasant change from pink/purples and apple reds!
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05:05 PM
purplefan commented on the article Dress in a Day
Wow-fabulous fabric and finished dress, Meg!
Just a suggestion if the wedding is in a church-pack a coordinating long sleeve shrug or jacket to wear over the dress. This way, you don’t get glar…
31 July, 2017
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02:03 AM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Burda Kids 9430
There usually is not a video of Burda’s patterns. The only exception may be if a Burda Style magazine pattern is shown in an issue preview video by the German parent company. Envelope patterns are …
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01:55 AM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Burda 4075 Men's shirt - SLEEVE PLACKETS
Burdastyle has top patterns with bell sleeves as well as cold shoulder tops this year. You can also find tops with high (hem in front) -low (hem in back) styling.Since jeggings are close fitting, a…
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01:52 AM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Bought PDF Pattern yet don't see the instructions...
When you are logged into Burdastyle, click the Wall tab on your account. Then click on Library. You’ll likely find the instructions there-you’ll have to print them off.
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01:50 AM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Have a question
Read the blog entries-plenty of information and instructions. This forum has some content posted that can address some sewing matters.
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01:48 AM
purplefan commented on the article Meg's Magazine Mash Up 07/2017: Reveal
If you don’t have an old coin purse or trim (i.e. pocket, placket or cuff) from an old garment for the tassel, you can find colourful square squeeze leather coin purses for $2.99 at Bentley stores….
24 July, 2017
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12:10 AM
purplefan commented on the project Boho Bell Sleeve Blouse
Ellen, you amaze me with your fabrics in each and every project! What I love about this one is the watercolour effect print-not seen in boho tops in the store. I’ve seen allover paisley type of pri…
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12:06 AM
purplefan commented on the project Scuba jacket
Agree with other members on the stunning impact of the colour in your project! Definitely one of a kind and you’ll love wearing it. Thanks for sharing your project here!
18 July, 2017
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03:15 PM
purplefan commented on the project Maxi dress 5/17 #124
I love the zipper accent working so well with your fabrics! Great to see a sewist making one of the BurdaStyle maxi dresses!
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03:12 PM
purplefan commented on the article Clean Lines: 8 NEW Women's Sewing Patterns
I have seen flounces for sleeves along with waterfall type frills on plackets on some ready to wear fall lines such as Karl Lagerfeld. Love the prints and solid fabrics used in this collection. The…
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02:49 PM
purplefan commented on the article 9 Day Fashion Tour to Italy with BurdaStyle!
While the tour is sold out (congratulations!), I noticed that a wait list is accepted for the tour.
http://www.craftours.com/trips.phpWanted to share that information.There are other textile t…
12 July, 2017
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02:11 AM
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01:49 AM
purplefan commented on the article The Seventies: 11 Vintage Sewing Patterns
Mom wore mostly sleeveless or short sleeved shift dresses in that time period. I recall a couple of long dresses but no lame in her wardrobe. The belted vest might be worth a try for her but other …
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01:46 AM
purplefan commented on the article Quick Tip: Sewing Machine Maintenance
Someone told me to ensure I clean the bobbin case and under the throat plate after each project. Also to dab a drop of oil to the wick under the spot where bobbin rests in machine. The synthetic br…
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01:41 AM
purplefan commented on the article Ahoy! 7 NEW Kid's Beach Patterns
The girl’s dress in the blue and white striped fabric looks marvellous!
Love the fabric print used for the bag in a fish shape. It reminds me of the fish shaped purse (late 1990s or early 2000s) …
29 June, 2017
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01:03 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic checkout with paypal
It is very possible that to make PayPal a payment format accepted, the website would likely need a certain amount of sales with that payment program each and every month to support whatever merchan…
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12:59 PM
purplefan commented on the forum topic Serger Help BL3-407
Found a webpage showing the threading diagram for the machine mentioned in the first post.
http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Babylock_Sewing_Machine_Threading/Babylock_BL3-4…
