Burda Style For people who sew

13 April, 2013

• 04:58 PM

  raquelc commented on the project Bow Tie JJ Blouse (Womantoanother.com)

  Hi, there! Love your JJ’s adaptation! I tryed to answer your question about the sleeves, but don’…

  

• 04:47 PM

  raquelc commented on the project Pretty White

  Well… How can I explain… Hope you know english is NOT my first language… so this is going t…

  

3 March, 2013

• 01:11 PM

  raquelc commented on the project Brown Graphic Blouse

  Thanks, Mary Athey. And it was quite fun :)

  

2 March, 2013

• 11:24 PM

  raquelc added the project called Little M's Vintage Inspired Apron

  

  My niece (3 and a half years old now!) had asked if she could help grandma in the kitchen, and was told “not yet, you don’t have an apron”…. so unt Raquel made her one :) And ended up crocheting …

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• 11:10 PM

  raquelc added the project called Fatima Blouse

  

  The fabric was chosen by the “client” (eheh), I took the measurements and made the pattern. All that was asked of me was that the blouse had to have that drapped neckline. Sewed and done! :)

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• 11:02 PM

  raquelc added the project called Brown Graphic Blouse

  

  The fabric was chosen by the “client” (eheh), I took the measurements and made the pattern. Found a vintage aplique and just had to use it on the neck line!. After a few hours of sewing here it is :)

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6 July, 2012

• 12:07 AM

  raquelc added the project called Another Summer Dress For Another Little M ;)

  

  Dress made using the “Popover Sundress” pattern by Oliver+S. I adjusted the original pattern to a size 1.

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18 January, 2012

• 01:57 AM

  raquelc added the project called "Positive and Negative" Crochet flower brooch #1

  

  I’ve been playing around and remembering how crochet can be cool!

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12 January, 2012

• 06:36 PM

  raquelc added the project called Crochet flower brooch #1

  

  This is the first try for a crochet flower brooch, using the same type of materials I used to make some scarfs (blend of wool and polyester).
  I hand sewed a little button in de center just to mak…

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29 December, 2011

• 07:50 PM

  raquelc commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 29 - Win The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook! 5 Winners!

  Well… It’s hard to know where to start! I have a stash of fabrics waiting to be turned into tr…

  

23 December, 2011

• 04:31 PM

  raquelc commented on the project "Afast'ófrio" #3 - a.k.a "keep the cold away"

  Yes they are, indeed! Thank you :)

  

• 12:34 AM

  raquelc added the project called "Afast'ófrio" Bonnet (a.k.a. "keep the cold away" bonnet)

  

  Baby crochet bonnet with “ears” tying below the chin. Made and applied a little flower.

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• 12:18 AM

  raquelc added the project called "Afast'ófrio" #5 - a.k.a "keep the cold away"

  

  Tricot scarf using 3 colours of a blended wool + polyester material.

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• 12:15 AM

  raquelc added the project called "Afast'ófrio" #4 - a.k.a "keep the cold away"

  

  Tricot scarf using 3 colours of a blended wool + polyester material.

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• 12:10 AM

  raquelc added the project called "Afast'ófrio" #3 - a.k.a "keep the cold away"

  

  Tricot scarf using 3 colours of a blended wool + polyester material. Made and applied a little flower in one of the colours

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• 12:05 AM

  raquelc added the project called "Afast'ófrio" #2 - a.k.a "keep the cold away"

  

  Tricot scarf using 3 colours of a blended wool + polyester material. Made and applied a little flower in one of the colours.

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• 12:00 AM

  raquelc added the project called "Afast'ófrio" #1 - a.k.a "keep the cold away"

  

  Tricot scarf using 3 colours of a blended wool + polyester material. Made and applied a little flower in one of the colours.

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24 October, 2011

• 10:27 PM

  raquelc added the project called Golden Bracelet

  

  This bracelet was made from what was left from a strip of sequins used to enhance a “little black dress”. I ended up using some bias tape sewed to the strip in order to make it lace up around the w…

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• 05:11 PM

  raquelc added the project called Pretty White

  

  My sister needed something to wear on top of her clothes when she’s working… so there it is :)
  Used the JJ patern as a base, but turned it into something almost like a dress, added 3 pockets, to…

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14 June, 2011

• 02:51 PM

  raquelc commented on the project Little M's Summer dress (#2)

  Thank’s! Easy to do and easy to wear :)

  

11 June, 2011

• 11:59 PM

  raquelc commented on the project Little M's Summer dress (#1)

  Thanks :) And it ended up being quite simple and practical

  

• 11:57 PM

  raquelc commented on the project Little M's Summer dress (#2)

  Thank you very much !! I’ts a very easy and practical pattern, please do try it! I believe your g…

  

• 01:14 AM

  raquelc added the project called Little M's Summer dress (#2)

  

  Dress made using the “Popover Sundress” pattern by Oliver+S for my niece’s birthday. I used a size 3, and added a front pocket

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• 01:08 AM

  raquelc added the project called Little M's Summer dress (#1)

  

  Dress made using the “Popover Sundress” pattern by Oliver+S for my niece’s birthday. I used a size 3.

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