Burda Style For people who sew

19 May, 2013

• 03:47 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Petite to standard, help please?

  This link should help http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/burda-pattern-alteration-for-petites ….

  

• 03:42 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on the pattern Floral Pencil Skirt 03/2013

  Elaineren is right, measure to the pattern pieces as well. Burda in particular often (though not …

  

15 May, 2013

• 06:48 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Creating lace detail.

  This tutorial on finishing edges of lace is pretty good http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/fini…

  

• 06:34 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic not so invisible zipper

  I’ve only ever worked out how to put photos by creating a project and putting them there but ther…

  

14 May, 2013

• 03:14 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Ever made Burda 7513? I need help.

  Ther emay be some helpful advice among the reviews on this site? http://sewing.patternreview.com/…

  

13 May, 2013

• 03:14 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic not so invisible zipper

  Hmmm, can you post a picture, might make it clearer what the problem is but as it reads to me, it…

  

• 03:13 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Jersey fabric stretching

  I’m guessing if it’s a wrap over top then that edge will have been cut on the bias which would ma…

  

• 10:50 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project Joan green mad men dress

  Thanks. Might have to get my hands on a copy :-)

  

• 10:49 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic not so invisible zipper

  Have you trimmed away the excess of the invisible zipper tape? You could cut them at an angle so …

  

12 May, 2013

• 05:32 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Burda 7083 - step 3

  I think an integral collar means it’s gonna look like it’s just part of the finished garment as o…

  

11 May, 2013

• 08:16 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Burda Style 2007/12 - 104

  Haha, i’ve got that issue in Greek but luckily for you I had the same problem (and for exactly th…

  

• 08:08 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project Flowery Matthew Williamson dress

  That’s worrying if you think it looks like a curtain; i wonder what people secretly think about s…

  

10 May, 2013

• 05:51 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Attaching rope to fabric

  If you did your “making a hole” idea, you could do it like a buttonhole if you have buttonhole st…

  

• 10:55 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Attaching rope to fabric

  I don’t suppose there is a seam around where you’d be attaching them? In that case you could just…

  

• 10:46 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on the article Floral Party: 10 New Sewing Patterns

  The great thing about making your own clothes is the fact you can take a pattern and completely c…

  

• 10:12 AM

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9 May, 2013

• 09:46 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic New to sewing with patterns- Need help!

  Can you tell from the layout instructions for the pattern pieces?

  It sounds like it means the ba…

  

8 May, 2013

• 08:40 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project The French sleeve tunic

  It’s really cute. Love the sleeves and the contrasting ribbon.

  

• 08:39 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project Contrast New Look Dress

  Beautiful!

  

• 08:38 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project Spring dress for the cinema afternoon :)

  Well done! it worked really well and looks great.

  

• 08:35 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project Kind of inspired by Louis Vuitton

  Thank you :-)

  

• 08:32 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Pleat front dress #104

  When you cut out the neckband pieces, was it supposed to be on folded fabric though so that you a…

  

3 May, 2013

• 05:18 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Burda 7083 - step 3

  Is it this one http://sewing.patternreview.com/patterns/58057 ?

  

2 May, 2013

• 12:23 PM

  sewingfan1 favorited the project RETRO JACQUARD

  

• 12:23 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project RETRO JACQUARD

  It’s beautiful. Really good job. May have to pinch your lace definition idea :-)

  

1 May, 2013

• 08:45 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Novice in Need!

  Plus just take each instruction one at a time. Sometimes it looks overwhelming and doesn’t make s…

  

29 April, 2013

• 08:45 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Help needed w last step of 07-2012-102 -cowl neck dress

  Some patterns leave a raw frayed hem for effect (you’d need to do a small zigzag stitch close to …

  

26 April, 2013

• 03:48 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Help! What is this fabric??

  How about this http://www.cheapfabrics.co.uk/thestore/product_info.php/products_id/6670

  

24 April, 2013

• 07:46 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Has no one made this incredible dress yet?

  I guess it depends how often you plan to wear it – the lining helps prevent sweat marks showing …

  

• 09:08 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Locating lightwieght cotton/batiste fabric in uk!

  cheapfabrics.co.uk, tissufabrics.co.uk I like both of these

  

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