Burda Style For people who sew

2 March, 2013

• 05:44 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the project Dress # 174

  This is great. I never thought about wearing something as a dress during cold weather and as a ja…

  

21 February, 2013

• 06:35 PM

  rshelly13 added the project called Computer Bag

  

  I made a bag for my laptop. I added straps and a pocket to store the cords. It has a woodsy theme with the use of the fabric.
  I write more about it on my blog:
  Behind the Laurel…

  Read on

  

17 December, 2012

• 04:48 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the article Comment to Win "Make It Sew Modern: Gather, Twist, Pleat, Texture"

  I have done a lot of gathering, but have been wanted to slash some patterns to add extra pleats.

  

13 December, 2012

• 06:20 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the article Comment to Win "Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion and Fun"

  Probably my cutting tools and mat as well.

  

10 December, 2012

• 07:59 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the article Comment to Win "Alabama Studio Style: More Projects, Recipes, & Stories Celebrating Sustainable Fashion & Living"

  Usually in the morning after my coffee and breakfast. This way I know I can have the full day to …

  

5 December, 2012

• 06:25 AM

  rshelly13 commented on the project "Lovely Reta" Dress

  This looks great on you! Very well fitted. That is one of my favorite parts of sewing. It takes a…

  

17 November, 2012

• 04:50 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the project First Dirndl

  Thanks! The piping actually made it easier to piece the front together. It was hard matching up t…

  

12 November, 2012

• 04:25 AM

  rshelly13 commented on the project First Dirndl

  Thank you!

  

• 04:23 AM

  rshelly13 commented on the project Slightly Snow White

  I made a Dirndl for Halloween for the fun of it. I just posted it in my studio if you would like …

  

• 02:20 AM

  rshelly13 added the project called First Dirndl

  

  I recently finished my Dirndl that I created for halloween. I used Burdastyle’s 117 Dirndl pattern. I altered it a bit: added an extra panel in the middle and added a front tie, added piping, and s…

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7 November, 2012

• 04:04 AM

  rshelly13 commented on the project Slightly Snow White

  This looks great. I just used the same pattern for my halloween costume. it was fun wearing it!

  

13 October, 2012

• 08:47 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the project Bike Seat Cover

  I thought about doing this as well. I live in Portland, Oregon and we get a lot of rain. I recent…

  

19 February, 2012

• 03:08 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the project The Joan Holloway copy-cat

  i think that “joanie” would say how much she admires your work. (in her sassy way). you should be…

  

17 February, 2012

• 04:07 AM

  rshelly13 commented on the project The Vintage Diane von Furstenberg Wrap re-make

  i recently made a dress form of my body. this should make it really easy to create the modificati…

  

15 February, 2012

• 03:27 AM

  rshelly13 commented on the project The Vintage Diane von Furstenberg Wrap re-make

  I am trying to make a similar dress. it has a really loud print to it though and it is looking mo…

  

10 February, 2012

• 05:38 PM

  rshelly13 commented on discussion topic Advice for mid weight or suit weight linen!

  I have to say that I haven’t been sewing for very long. I just find fabric that I like and use it…

  

4 February, 2012

• 02:49 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the project 1940's denim overalls

  I made some 1940’s british land girl breeches. i have been wanting to make an american version an…

  

21 January, 2012

• 03:27 AM

  rshelly13 favorited the project Cowl neck blue plaid dress

  

15 January, 2012

• 06:56 PM

  rshelly13 favorited the project Petite plaid coat

  

1 January, 2012

• 05:06 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 31 - Win a Thread Box from Gütermann!

  Garments, pillows, curtains….

  

31 December, 2011

• 02:47 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the project Civil War Era dress

  Impressive that you hand sewn most of this! Congrats on the amazing work!

  

• 02:45 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 30 - Win a Prize Pack from Westcott!

  A sewer can always use sharp scissors!

  

• 02:43 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the project sherlock holmes dog jackets!

  These are so cute!! My dog has a similar item that I also call his Sherlock Holmes jacket. It mak…

  

29 December, 2011

• 11:36 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 29 - Win The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook! 5 Winners!

  This year I will be sewing a three piece suit for my boyfriend and curtains and cushions for my v…

  

27 December, 2011

• 04:03 PM

  rshelly13 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 27 - Win the 2011 Threads Magazine Archive DVD-ROM from Threads Magazine!

  I have a corner of our office where I sew. It tends to take over the living room once I am workin…

  

26 December, 2011

• 06:06 AM

  rshelly13 commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 25 - 5 Winners will Receive a Copy of Sweat Shop Paris!

  Right now I would have to say a ’67 travel trailer that I am fixing is my most major craft projec…

  

• 06:00 AM

  rshelly13 commented on the project pussy bow blouse with red cars

  Well done for your first blouse! It looks great on you as well.

  

• 05:58 AM

  rshelly13 commented on the project Dress I can work in.

  Thanks! I found the two fabrics at a thrift store. I think that whoever dropped them off was plan…

  

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