Burda Style For people who sew

12 May, 2013

• 03:51 AM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Patchwork Silk Top

  Thank you Mary. :)

  

11 May, 2013

• 06:55 AM

  sewgrannysew added the project called Patchwork Silk Top

  

  This was based on my previous project (reversible loose fitting top), except that due to the lack of available fabric, I had to join pieces to make it possible for this design to take shape.

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11 December, 2012

• 05:21 AM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Infinity Top and dress ~ Leopard print

  Thank you. :)

  

6 December, 2012

• 08:03 AM

  sewgrannysew added the project called Infinity Top and dress ~ Leopard print

  

  This is another of my Infinity top and dress made in leopard print. Bubble skirt and long wide sash cut in one piece. This can also be tote around like a sling bag when not in use. Certain style…

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19 October, 2012

• 04:09 PM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Retro 60s Dress sleeveless

  Thanks Mary :)

  

• 11:14 AM

  sewgrannysew added the project called Retro 60s Dress sleeveless

  

  I was asked to make a 60s dress with this 100% cotton print. I thought it would look great just being simple because of the the busy print. McCall’s 8499 dress was the most suitable among my poss…

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18 September, 2012

• 12:37 AM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Semi bubble skirt with high waist

  Thanks Glenville Hughes. I was going to do that when the client came by to collect it. So I post…

  

17 September, 2012

• 05:47 PM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Peplum top: hot pink

  Thanks jrandle, great idea. :)

  

16 September, 2012

• 09:45 AM

  sewgrannysew added the project called Semi bubble skirt with high waist

  

  This is made in black silk. The released darts at front waist created a semi bubble look. The back is darted with back vent. This skirt is knee length, unlined and faced at waist with back zip.

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• 09:38 AM

  sewgrannysew added the project called Faux snake skin tapered pencil skirt

  

  This is a fitted, tapered, pencil skirt in stretch fabric faux snake skin. It is unlined and faced at waist. Client’s size was almost the same as mine so was able to model it. For ease of movemen…

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• 09:25 AM

  sewgrannysew added the project called Peplum top: hot pink

  

  This hot pink or fuschia peplum top was made in silk dupioni, unlined, with side zip. Based on my previous peplum tops with some modification and no ties. It has V neck in front and low scoop nec…

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19 July, 2012

• 04:41 AM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Batik Peplum Top #2

  Thanks, you can take a look at my previous top at http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/batik-peplum…

  

• 01:11 AM

  sewgrannysew added the project called Batik Peplum Top #2

  

  As in my first batik peplum top, I did mention that I will make a few for myself and this is one of them. I had some batik fabrics in my stash and did not know what to do with them. I feel that t…

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12 July, 2012

• 06:19 PM

  sewgrannysew commented on discussion topic Coverstitch Alternatives?

  Flat lock, rolled hem, blind stitch, lettuce edge…these are some of the things you can do with …

  

30 June, 2012

• 01:39 PM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Batik Peplum Top

  Thanks shizuoka :). The dress form is a medium and adjustable. It cost about US$240.00. You can …

  

12 November, 2011

• 06:30 AM

  sewgrannysew favorited the project My favourite pattern to date - Twister dresses!

  

• 06:23 AM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Scrap-Value Patchwork Asymmetric Top

  Thanks everyone! I needed that encouragement. Burdastyle members are such wonderful people!

  

8 November, 2011

• 12:01 PM

  sewgrannysew commented on the article It's Sew Easy: Sewing Jeans With Angela Wolf

  I would love to sew jeans. I tried. The trouble I am having is presser foot height, needle size…

  

• 11:35 AM

  sewgrannysew added the project called Scrap-Value Patchwork Asymmetric Top

  

  This is another top made from the scraps left over from the scraps used to make the Infinity Drape Tank Top. The lady refused to discard and insisted on making something else out of these (uploade…

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22 October, 2011

• 06:38 PM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Twist knot A-line Dress

  Thanks schnui. :)

  

• 08:23 AM

  sewgrannysew added the project called Twist knot A-line Dress

  

  Based on New Look 6702, this stretch woven (georgette) fabric has a soft drape for it. Adapted it for a dress pattern. I must admit, I took quite a while to construct the knot. Unpicked the knot…

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19 October, 2011

• 09:16 AM

  sewgrannysew favorited the project Dim Sum Party Dress

  

• 09:16 AM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Dim Sum Party Dress

  Oh, so beeaauutifuuuul! I was looking for the perfect cheongsam dress and voila! Here it is! I h…

  

13 October, 2011

• 11:14 AM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Vogue Bustier Dress

  Wow! Great job, well done. Fits you so perfectly! Hot colour.

  

• 07:53 AM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project morroccan red dress. from men's boxers.

  You look smashing! If I were a boy, I’d ask for your number ;P…..love the upcycled fashion idea…

  

• 07:41 AM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Reversible wrap tank bustier

  Thanks! :). You might want to try it on other coloured wovens. This colour and fabric may not s…

  

• 05:03 AM

  sewgrannysew added the project called Leg Warmer or Spats?

  

  My 13 year old son has to go on a trip to China this weekend and it’s going to be very cold…BRRRR..:( I tried to shop for leg warmers and even spats for him. The leg warmers I saw in the stores…

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11 October, 2011

• 03:35 AM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Reversible wrap tank bustier

  I’m glad you like it. Boning is added to the sides, and interfacing to the waist band to hold the…

  

• 02:07 AM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Reversible wrap tank bustier

  Thanks….but I’m afraid my pattern pieces are a bit odd. What I did was to do what the contesta…

  

9 October, 2011

• 02:26 PM

  sewgrannysew commented on the project Reversible wrap tank bustier

  Thank you all for your compliments. :) It’s really encouraging.

  

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