Burda Style For people who sew

7 April, 2012

• 11:06 AM

  roarah added the project called My Classic Trench Coat

  

  For quite a while now I’ve wanted a classic beige trench coat. I finally decided to try my hand at making one. I used Simplicity 4084.

  The one part of this coat that drove me crazy was the sleev…

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• 10:56 AM

  roarah added the project called Pattern Magic Top - Built in Collar

  

  This was a top I made using the pattern magic books. The top itself was pretty easy to draft but the construction was a pain. Mostly because I just wanted to start sewing & not take the time to act…

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2 April, 2012

• 09:31 AM

  roarah commented on the article Site Error - Mistaken Giveaway Announcement

  Count me in.

  

5 February, 2012

• 03:30 AM

  roarah added the project called Sweet & Simple Sorbetto

  

  I wanted to make a simple top that I could wear on super hot days or just throw over my bathers to go to the beach. I decided to use Sorbetto from Colette Patterns as a basis for the top. I couldn’…

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8 January, 2012

• 11:07 PM

  roarah added the project called Christmas Dress 2011

  

  This was the dress I made to wear on Christmas Day 2011. The pattern is self-drawn & is the same as my derby day dress

  The fabric is…

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6 January, 2012

• 05:27 AM

  roarah favorited the project Roman Invasion of Britain dress

  

5 January, 2012

• 09:29 PM

  roarah favorited the project 4/2010 Blouson Sleeve Taffeta Coat

  

4 January, 2012

• 07:39 AM

  roarah favorited the project 12/2011 Long sleeve maxi dress

  

20 December, 2011

• 11:05 AM

  roarah commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 19 - Win $100 Gift Certificate from BritexFabrics.com!

  Dresses.

  

12 December, 2011

• 10:32 AM

  roarah added the project called Bright & Summery Skirt

  

  So after finishing V1174 in this stunning fabric, I still had a bit left over, so I thought it would make for a nice summer skirt. I also L…

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• 10:24 AM

  roarah commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 11 - Win 2 Seam Allowance Guides and a $200 Tessuti Fabric Voucher from SeamAllowanceGuide.com!

  Unpicking. I wish there was a nicer/faster way of doing it. particularly with delicate fabrics li…

  

10 December, 2011

• 06:45 AM

  roarah commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 9 - Win a TG1600 SmartIron from Oliso!

  Definately my rotary cutter. I used to only use my scissors but this year I learnt how much time …

  

3 December, 2011

• 04:08 AM

  roarah favorited the project 11/2011 Beaded bustier cocktail dress with sweetheart neckline

  

• 04:06 AM

  roarah favorited the project 11/2011 Red Kimono Wrap Top

  

• 04:03 AM

  roarah commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 2 - Win a Three-Year Subscription to Selvedge Magazine!

  hmm… it’s so hard to choose! I love wools & tweeds because you can ‘mould’ them so nicely.

  I …

  

13 November, 2011

• 03:31 AM

  roarah favorited the project 06/2011 High waisted trousers

  

• 03:25 AM

  roarah favorited the project 11/2011 V-neck evening gown with starburst + godets

  

1 November, 2011

• 04:35 AM

  roarah added the project called Derby Day - Melbourne 2011

  

  I went to Derby Day this year & made my dress.

  I drafted the pattern myself & am really happy with the outcome. I really like the little peplums & hte glimpse of red underneath them. My hat is …

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23 October, 2011

• 07:57 AM

  roarah added the project called Bright & Summery V1174

  

  The other weekend I had an urge to make something straight from a pattern. No extreme adjustments, no fraken-pattern, just cutting & sewing. I’d been wanting to make Vogue V1174 from Cynthia Steffe…

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5 October, 2011

• 08:30 AM

  roarah favorited the project Lollipop top

  

25 September, 2011

• 08:38 AM

  roarah added the project called Green Coat & A Little Bit of Bling

  

  I fell in love with this green wool months ago & bought the last 1.3m that was left at the fabric store. Because there wasn’t a lot of fabric left I ended up making a cropped jacket using Vogue V81…

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4 September, 2011

• 02:54 AM

  roarah favorited the project Silk >>

  

• 02:47 AM

  roarah added the project called Blue & Pink Floral Summer Dress

  

  I made this dress using Vintage Vogue Pattern V2962. I made quite a few alterations to the pattern, I took a bit of the fullness out of the halter neck & the skirt. I’m still thinking I should have…

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28 August, 2011

• 07:33 AM

  roarah favorited the project Sepia Dress

  

30 July, 2011

• 08:45 AM

  roarah favorited the project Corset - Pale

  

18 July, 2011

• 07:52 AM

  roarah commented on the project Awards Dinner Dress

  Thanks Adriana! Yes the zipper is on the side. I went for a standard zipper (I think it might hav…

  

17 July, 2011

• 10:06 AM

  roarah added freakusbzzz as a friend

  

• 10:05 AM

  roarah favorited the project In love with lace

  

• 10:05 AM

  roarah commented on the project In love with lace

  Stunning top! So elegant.

  

• 09:48 AM

  roarah posted a message on roarah’s wall

  Hi Hollie,

  Thanks, I really enjoy sewing & find it’s a really nice way to relax when I get home….

  

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