Burda Style For people who sew

18 November, 2013

• 01:45 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Fabric Hunting in Barcelona

  There’s this discussion from last year/ending this summer:
  http://www.burdastyle.com/discussions…

  

• 12:47 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Brushed Wool Fabric Coat

  Alfatex shows a different colour for that coat (style 116 from November) on its website.
  http://…

  

28 October, 2013

• 11:39 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Fabric haze!!

  A jersey knit tunic would be good for wear with jeans or for dressing up. I have noticed very fe…

  

27 October, 2013

• 12:46 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Advice for Plus Size Formal Wear

  >Sicilian style black dresses (not formal per se but ideas): Burda Style May 2012>
  http://www.bu…

  

• 12:04 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Advice for Plus Size Formal Wear

  Burda had some lovely long dresses for Plus sizes for parties and evening outings. You might do w…

  

26 October, 2013

• 11:34 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Cabbage-like fabric?

  I’m tempted to suggest seeing what fabric finds in the drapery department might be good for the p…

  

16 October, 2013

• 02:15 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Lost the sewing instruction to Pattern

  Realistically, if you don’t purchase a duplicate copy of the magazine issue in question, you have…

  

14 October, 2013

• 03:48 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Selling a dress made from someone else's pattern?

  I know that Vogue Patterns in North America had text on its pattern envelopes stating that it was…

  

• 03:42 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Modern Cloth Nappies

  Don’t have a pattern for you as yet. Just recalled that over 20 yr ago when relative had babies, …

  

• 03:34 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic ZIPPER HUNT!! where can I find a 44" two way zipper!!

  http://www.ykkfastening.com/products/types/s_zipper.html

  Suggest you call one of the US contac…

  

6 October, 2013

• 04:07 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Wanted: burda style magazine, February 2013

  Have you contacted the US distributor, GLP in New Jersey? Just a thought while you wait on repli…

  

• 06:07 AM

  purplefan commented on the article Fall Essentials: 9 Classic Patterns

  Since full-length trench coats seemed to be history in spring (all one could find were hip length…

  

• 06:00 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic What about a 'Costume' category?

  Burda usually publishes themed costumes in an issue prior to Easter, if one is seeking ideas>Mard…

  

• 05:57 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Burda Style Magazine - bring back 4 sheets

  When did this change take place-Sept 2013 issue? Sorry, I have not handled a paper copy in some …

  

• 05:56 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Making something casual out of raw silk?

  Short jacket with matching capri or short-leg pants.
  Casual dress-asymmetrical style
  Long tunic…

  

• 05:52 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Still haven't received my October issue

  I think in North America, one gets the 4-6 weeks time lag before getting onto the mailing list be…

  

11 August, 2013

• 12:23 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic What do you do with surplus fabric?

  Ideas:
  -give to community sewing group making items from donated fabric
  -find your area’s group…

  

22 July, 2013

• 01:23 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic WANTED - BURDASTYLE 12/2011 (ENGLISH OR GERMAN)

  Ebay has a German edition but it costs more than what you indicated you’d pay:
  http://www.ebay.i…

  

19 May, 2013

• 03:26 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic How to use too thin burnout fabric?

  Think the term you are looking for is underlining. Meaning you use a second fabric with similar o…

  

27 April, 2013

• 02:33 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Floral Fabric Search!

  Glad to have provided a link that helped! Wish I could shop abundantly on that site and make up …

  

• 02:31 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Looking for Burda March 2009 in English or French

  Someone in Ottawa, ON is selling a lot of magazines for a set price. The lot includes the issue y…

  

• 02:08 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Partner Wanted! Small startup! Just hoodies for now!

  It would help if you’d indicate what US state you are in, assuming that is where you are. Then m…

  

• 02:06 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Wanted: Burda July 2010

  There are German-language copies available on Ebay. Or try your local classifieds to search for a…

  

• 02:01 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Pattern Paper

  Found a 2010 blogpost where the blogger listed places to find rolls of paper after a lot of resea…

  

• 01:55 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Can I interface nylon fabric?

  Since nylon is generally not suited for ironing as it melts at low temperatures, I’d suggest you …

  

11 April, 2013

• 02:46 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic old Russian book on designing clothing, early 20th cent

  It’s a Cyrillic language book file (title starts off as Old Book..). Yes, the website itself almo…

  

• 02:39 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Burda Style March 2013 Magazine/English?

  Since I cannot locate one on Ebay, and I assume you can’t find a copy at your local bookstore, my…

  

7 April, 2013

• 09:56 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Floral Fabric Search!

  Take a look at the stretch fabrics over at http://www.alfatex.de/modestoffe/stretchstoffe/#aoff=1…

  

25 March, 2013

• 03:51 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic New to Burda--question about sizing for my height??

  Since you are 3 inches taller than the 5’6" standard for regular sizes, you’ll need to add length…

  

5 March, 2013

• 06:13 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Desperately wish to Purchase Burda 2009 02

  The Canadian distributor of Burda Style is in Toronto, ON. Contact information:
  http://www.germ…

  

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