Burda Style For people who sew

5 March, 2014

• 10:35 PM

  purplefan commented on the article In the Magazine: Spring Fabric Trends

  Moda Fabrics is a quilting fabric supplier. Hapi line by Amy Butler has three components: some ar…

  

4 March, 2014

• 03:01 AM

  purplefan commented on the article Pretty Grunge: 8 Nineties Inspired Patterns

  The mini-floral print must be a Liberty fabric! Just by chance, I saw a fall post for a local st…

  

27 February, 2014

• 12:39 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Stiff Silk Shiny Type of Material

  Since you mentioned the fabric is stiff (has body), it is likely a shantung silk or maybe dupioni…

  

25 February, 2014

• 10:31 PM

  purplefan commented on the article NYFW 2014: Get our Favorite Looks

  Fabrics always help set patterns off well!

  

• 10:22 PM

  purplefan commented on the article The Spring Issue of BurdaStyle US is Here!

  http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/burdastyle-magazine-2014-summer-digital-issue
  …

  

• 10:17 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Sewing the Perfect Patch Pocket

  I love the fun popcorn cotton print, Meg! One of the joys of sewing is putting such fabric into a…

  

• 03:48 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic cleaning acetate costumes

  In North America, clothing labels have to offer one method of cleaning. As sewists, we learn the…

  

19 February, 2014

• 07:18 PM

  purplefan commented on the pattern Cuffed Trousers (Plus Size) 02/2013

  Lightweight suiting fabric, pinstripe fabric, a light to medium twill weave=possible fabrics to u…

  

17 February, 2014

• 06:56 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Pretty Grunge: 8 Nineties Inspired Patterns

  The mini-floral print fabric in photo two is gorgeous! Have to see what local fabric stores can …

  

11 February, 2014

• 04:21 AM

  purplefan commented on the article Softly Charming: 12 Demure Patterns

  The blog post mentions the patterns are in the Burda Style (international monthly, not the US qua…

  

10 February, 2014

• 06:46 PM

  purplefan commented on the technique Discover Your Own Fashion Style

  Amusing photo of the cat greeting the sun! Had to smile…

  Was reading your post and can say I…

  

• 06:34 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Burda Magazine Collection For Sale

  I have been in touch with the original poster -she has long sold her Burda Style collection of ba…

  

• 03:10 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Tips on Teaching Sewing Lessons?

  One actually has to have a university degree and teaching certificate to teach in schools. At col…

  

• 02:16 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic rotary cutter and mat

  I have experienced some comments about my mat-when it gets the grooves, they are due to dull blad…

  

9 February, 2014

• 05:12 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic what is 1/4â and 5/8â’ in cm?

  Many sewing machines in North America- the metal plates under the sewing machine foot have markin…

  

• 04:59 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic rotary cutter and mat

  Since BurdaStyle members are using rotary cutters for their sewing fabrics, I assume you have sep…

  

8 February, 2014

• 10:28 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic rotary cutter and mat

  Rotary cutter-suggest you look at Olfa brand. There is an ergonomic model plus models with 45mm a…

  

5 February, 2014

• 02:53 AM

  purplefan commented on the article New at BurdaStyle Videos: How to Make a Pair of Lace Panties

  Lingerie is something I need to tackle this year. I like trim as long as it’s not scratchy and do…

  

• 02:50 AM

  purplefan commented on the article Modern Business: 9 New Designs

  Yes both jackets have high pockets, though their placement looks ok on the swingy/box style patte…

  

3 February, 2014

• 10:06 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Buttonholes!

  While the buttonhole foot for a Janome Gem has a slider that moves down as I stitch the right sid…

  

• 09:59 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Brocade Jacket 11/2011 - Help understanding instruction

  It’s likely model 110 Smoking Jacket as there is a reference to brocade fabric.
  http://www.burda…

  

• 08:41 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Modern Business: 9 New Designs

  The dress fabric print is very welcome to the eyes. I like the structured jacket style, but would…

  

27 January, 2014

• 11:20 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Linking "plus size" and non "plus size" patterns

  The original poster is saying she’s a regular size but loves some Plus size patterns-however, she…

  

22 January, 2014

• 04:24 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Illustrations

  Think that illustrations sometimes accompany the extra sewing patterns in some Burda Style issues…

  

19 January, 2014

• 08:39 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Interfacing 101: The most important Vilene/Pellon interfacings at a glance

  Here’s a product pdf-10 pages long and in English:
  http://www.vlieseline.de/dyndata/EN_Gesamtpro…

  

16 January, 2014

• 05:22 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Help! I need more fabric!

  The line is an archived one aka out of print.
  http://www.windhamfabrics.net/cgi-bin/fabricshop…

  

12 January, 2014

• 05:39 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic sewing a mermaid's tail costume

  January 2014 issue of Burda Style, p. 43, has a mermaid costume for an adult. The skirt incorpora…

  

9 January, 2014

• 06:31 PM

  purplefan commented on the article Garden Beauty: 7 New Plus Size Patterns

  The zipper jacket is a contender for next new addition to Mom’s wardrobe. Have the January issue,…

  

• 06:28 PM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Patters for >1mt Fabric Stash

  It’s just that many but not all of the links indicate wide width yardages. However, since you can…

  

• 02:30 AM

  purplefan commented on discussion topic Patters for >1mt Fabric Stash

  If you have the really wide yardage, you probably can get some varied looks with your fabrics. S…

  

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