Burda Style For people who sew

8 March, 2012

• 10:17 PM

  threadsquare added the technique called Lav's lapped zip

  

  I posted this on my blog a few months ago, but thought it was high time to share with the BurdaStyle community, too :)

  This is far…

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• 07:13 PM

  threadsquare added the project called Dirty Chartreuse Chanteuse

  

  I FINALLY made Simplicity 2724, and I absolutely love the pattern. Nary a change to be made.

  The top of the dress is upcycled from a torn silk dress a coworker gave me a few years ago. The botto…

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• 07:06 PM

  threadsquare added the project called Coo-coo-ca-choo Nutmeg

  

  A little bit of lingerie, inspired by everyone’s favorite cougar, Mrs. Robinson from The Graduate.

  I stitched everything up with French seams to keep it tidy. The crotch lining was a scrap from…

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• 06:29 PM

  threadsquare added LadyDanburry as a friend

  

• 05:54 PM

  threadsquare favorited the project Triptych -1/3

  

• 05:54 PM

  threadsquare favorited the project Post-raphaelite

  

• 04:51 PM

  threadsquare commented on the project Vermont Valentine

  Eek, I’ve been away too long! Thanks for all of the lovely comments :) This project has such sent…

  

29 February, 2012

• 12:39 AM

  threadsquare ’s status has been updated to:
  oh no! etsy mini is buggy...

  

22 February, 2012

• 03:34 PM

  threadsquare favorited the pattern 10/2010 Tie-front blouse

  

16 February, 2012

• 06:21 PM

  threadsquare added the project called Vermont Valentine

  

  I found a Kors suit at Goodwill last summer and just knew it had to come home with me. Despite the really dated style lines, I was in love with the red & black plaid. It immediately brought me back…

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• 06:11 PM

  threadsquare commented on the project Glencheck meets Liberty

  Brilliant! The double pockets are so stylish, and the Liberty print just makes me smile! Someday …

  

• 06:08 PM

  threadsquare commented on the project Purple Reign Trousers

  It’s brilliant, right?! I hope to perfect the fit soon :)

  

• 06:08 PM

  threadsquare commented on the project Purple Reign Trousers

  They’re a work in progress, but thanks! You have to try the interlining method… I know you’ll l…

  

• 06:07 PM

  threadsquare commented on the project Purple Reign Trousers

  Sewing them is ridiculously easy. Fitting? Ugh! I wish an expert could come over and point out ex…

  

14 February, 2012

• 09:31 PM

  threadsquare added the project called Purple Reign Trousers

  

  These were long in the making, and still not perfectly fitted, but close. So close. Sewing pants is easy. Fitting is tough. After a day of wearing them, the stretch cotton became much to baggy for …

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• 07:46 PM

  threadsquare commented on the article Featured Member: ahearta

  Omigosh! Just took a peek at your slide show. I’m so flattered, you silly thing :)

  

• 07:42 PM

  threadsquare commented on the article Featured Member: ahearta

  Congratulations, Amy!!! Your sense of quality and style are spot on… definitely a conscientious…

  

8 February, 2012

• 02:51 PM

  threadsquare commented on the project Making gloves from jumper sleeves

  Yes! Love a good upcycle, and love fingerless gloves.

  

• 02:49 PM

  threadsquare commented on the project Old Fashioned

  Thanks! Maybe because I finally made him something instead of sewing for myself :)

  

• 02:48 PM

  threadsquare commented on the project Old Fashioned

  Thank you! I should get a proper tool for them, but used a hammer.

  

• 02:47 PM

  threadsquare commented on the project Old Fashioned

  Thanks :) A little bit of fun on a plain shirt!

  

3 February, 2012

• 01:58 PM

  threadsquare added the project called Old Fashioned

  

  I finally made my husband a Negroni. However, he’s not a gin drinker, so I’ve dubbed this the Old Fashioned instead. He’s tall and slender, so I lengthened a size small 1" in the body, 5/8" in the …

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• 01:48 PM

  threadsquare favorited the project Three-piece suit

  

• 01:34 PM

  threadsquare commented on the project Twist Hem Top

  You pretty thing! Such a great top, and styled to perfection.

  

31 January, 2012

• 01:38 AM

  threadsquare commented on the article Featured Member: Ralf Schmitz

  I am SO HAPPY to see you featured!!! I feel like you’re an old friend, funny how the internet doe…

  

• 01:29 AM

  threadsquare commented on the project Branch Division Dress

  I can’t take credit for the skirt seams, as I used them in their original form :)

  

• 01:28 AM

  threadsquare commented on the project Branch Division Dress

  Oh hey! I haven’t checked in for a couple days. Thanks for all the kind words, BurdaStylers!!! Th…

  

26 January, 2012

• 05:00 PM

  threadsquare added the project called Branch Division Dress

  

  So named after the original brand of this dress. The tag read “Branch, a division of Joshua Tree”. The theme over at the Sew Weekly-…

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25 January, 2012

• 07:11 PM

  threadsquare favorited the project Love Me A Wiggle

  

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