Burda Style For people who sew

16 June, 2013

• 08:44 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic What do you do with surplus fabric?

  I just went through my stash this weekend and put all my cut offs/sample fabrics together in one …

  

15 June, 2013

• 12:22 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic BurdaStyle Magazine 04/2012 missing patterns

  It doesn’t matter if it’s not on the list, it just means it’s not one they offer for sale at the …

  

13 June, 2013

• 10:54 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project Watercolor zigzags dress

  oooohhh! I like!!!

  

• 10:54 AM

  sewingfan1 favorited the project Watercolor zigzags dress

  

11 June, 2013

• 11:42 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project Crushed Velvet

  Ah, that looks great! I’ve got some crushed velvet in the same colour in my stash that I’ve been …

  

• 11:37 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Commercial pattern trouble

  Look up tutorials online for sewing curves. I found a really good one called "sewing princess sea…

  

10 June, 2013

• 08:55 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project Frills & Thrills

  It’s come out really well. The fabric is gorgeous. Might have to get my hands on some starch spra…

  

• 08:53 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project side panal tops, burda 6/2013.113/114

  They’re great, esp the blue one. You’ve certainly been busy, i loved the orange dress you made fr…

  

• 08:21 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Thread bobbling

  Plus, in addition to kate’s comments, i found the reason with mine once was the tension on the bo…

  

• 08:07 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project Great Gatsby fringe light golden dress Twenties flapper charleston inspired

  It’s really gorgeous!

  

5 June, 2013

• 07:26 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project another crazy dress

  That’s beautiful. I cut out a picture of a stunning evening dress with the same effect to the ski…

  

4 June, 2013

• 05:38 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project Another maxi dress (based on Dots Invasion Dress by AnaJan)

  It’s actually grown on me and i always get compliments when I wear it so must have done something…

  

• 05:34 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Dust remover can spray

  I use an old make up brush as the dust seems to stick to it and make it easy to remove

  

• 05:33 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic How do you store your stash?

  I did start to get a system for my stash- clear plastic boxes in the loft with fabric sorted and …

  

1 June, 2013

• 08:25 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on the project My Prom Dress - Great Gatsby Inspired

  Wow, you’re so creative, it’s absolutely gorgeous and the photos really do it justice too!

  

28 May, 2013

• 01:45 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic How to create a pattern for this dress

  Just a thought, if you’ve never used a sewing machine before, I’d do practice runs on scrap fabri…

  

• 09:15 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic How to create a pattern for this dress

  This is a similar shape: http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/022011-dress-with-gathe…

  

26 May, 2013

• 04:04 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Adding a ruffle to an elastic waist AT the waist. How?

  Have you got a picture you could post to show exactly what you mean? I’m assuming you’d make it w…

  

25 May, 2013

• 06:43 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic A pattern from 3/2009

  Is it one of the 2 on this page? http://www.burdastyle.com/search?key=3%2F2009+jacket

  

• 06:37 AM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic How to create a pattern for this dress

  Do you want to create a pattern from scratch or just adapt an existing pattern? Option 2 would b…

  

• 06:32 AM

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

  No worries, hope it turns out as you want it :-)

  

24 May, 2013

• 06:29 PM

  sewingfan1 commented on discussion topic Shoulder seams on Poplin Dress 05/2013 #124

  It sounds like it has a lining really as you cut out the front pieces x4 and the back x2 so there…

  

• 05:30 PM

  sewingfan1 favorited the project Red Riders (Burda 03/2012 #116)

  

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…

  

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