Burda Style For people who sew

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…

  

• 06:00 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Sewing Non Stretch With a Stretch Pattern.

  Tip I learned from a lingerie sewing expert’s talk-the bias of non-stretch fabric has stretch. So…

  

27 February, 2013

• 06:35 PM

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

  For the Burda sewers in the Greater Toronto area, I noticed that there will be a vintage clothing…

  

23 February, 2013

• 04:47 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Fabric substitutions?

  Since you are wanting to use a really light fabric, consider underlining it with a crisper fabric…

  

• 04:45 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Neoprene Fabric- where to buy?!

  I remembered that a sewing book mentioned outdoor fabric stores and this one is in Calgary, Alber…

  

18 February, 2013

• 10:22 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Vintage shelf bust dress

  Looking at the pattern envelope, I’m struck at how the dress is basic a dirndl pattern and the sh…

  

11 February, 2013

• 04:51 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Waterfall dress 8/2011

  As you are sewing YOUR own dress, make the dress using the side of the fabric you want. That’s t…

  

• 04:46 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Designer Cowl Dress 02/2013 #153 WITHOUT the bow?

  I’d recommend using soft fabric belts instead, if the bride-to-be doesn’t want the maids in bows….

  

• 04:41 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic sewing sequins

  What I have read (and not yet tried myself) in sewing articles is that you remove sequins from se…

  

27 December, 2012

• 05:22 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic sewing machine!

  I found it odd that the Janome manual does not list oiling in the maintenance section. My friend …

  

23 December, 2012

• 04:16 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Do I Need an Overlocker?

  Had a chance to make a fleece scarf today and used the light serger feature to finish the sides—…

  

• 04:12 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic sewing machine!

  I’d check to see if the machine needs oiling, only because if it’s been a long time since the las…

  

• 04:08 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Burdastyle Special 2012 - 'Classic Designs' UK seller?

  In Canada, the magazine distributor does also stock other language issues of BurdaStyle but outsi…

  

14 December, 2012

• 02:05 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic study in fashion design in usa

  Moti’s profile indicates Iran. If she were to go any North American school, she’d be charged the …

  

• 01:57 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Do I Need an Overlocker?

  I’m not familar with the Brother Innovis but one version found online, the Innovis 40, indicates …

  

• 01:48 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic where do i find good fabrics?

  What do you consider good fabrics? For what kind of sewing-dressy occasions, career wear, home de…

  

• 01:44 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Looking for a new sewiing machine

  Last year and this year, there were youth and an adult with Singers which did not take well to th…

  

13 December, 2012

• 04:52 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Pre treating and pressing mystery woolly fabric

  Love your description of the coat. That robin’s egg blue lining is a great hit of colour!

  

• 04:49 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Looking for a Seamstress!

  I’d suggest that you get the word out through the NYC fashion colleges via their career employmen…

  

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