Burda Style For people who sew

26 February, 2013

• 11:40 AM

  tzyg0nka commented on the project Herringbone Tailored Jacket

  Really well done and your buttonholes are beautiful!

  

18 January, 2013

• 01:22 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic What brand is the best sewing machine

  I have two Janomes and I love them. They stitch beautifully and stand up very well. I personall…

  

23 December, 2012

• 09:41 AM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Do I Need an Overlocker?

  I’m sorry, but my Janome makes overlock stitches identical to those used on commercial garments, …

  

14 December, 2012

• 03:13 AM

  tzyg0nka commented on the project Next Wintercoat...

  Simply fabulous. Great tailoring.

  

• 02:25 AM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Looking for a new sewiing machine

  For your price range I would take katexxxx’s advice and buy a good used machine. You don’t need …

  

• 02:25 AM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Looking for a new sewiing machine

  For your price range I would take katexxxx’s advice and buy a good used machine. You don’t need …

  

2 December, 2012

• 12:03 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on the project Pattern Magic - knot dress in embroidered twill

  Lovely dress. You just inspired me to buy the book!

  

29 November, 2012

• 07:27 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic FREE PATTERNS

  Currently Lekala has only one free pattern for a blouse. They have added charges to all their ot…

  

12 November, 2012

• 02:30 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on the project My wedding gown: A romantic fit and flare gown with delicate beading and circular ruffles...

  Gorgeous dress, gorgeous bride

  

• 02:30 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on the project My wedding gown: A romantic fit and flare gown with delicate beading and circular ruffles...

  Gorgeous dress, gorgeous bride

  

11 November, 2012

• 02:10 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic 1950's Swimwear

  In the early 40’s (yes I really am that old) I had a cotton suit with elastic thread shirring and…

  

27 October, 2012

• 12:02 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Re- Fashioning a dress

  depending on the style of the dresses you could make a false hem or for more length add a contras…

  

22 October, 2012

• 03:20 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sewing fur

  Cotton flannel wouldn’t be bad, it just wouldn’t be very warm. I once interlined a coat with a m…

  

19 October, 2012

• 10:27 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sewing fur

  Thinsulate interlining is usually applied to the outer fabric not the lining like a wool interlin…

  

18 October, 2012

• 02:27 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sewing fur

  The special lining is called Sunblock and is available online.if you can’t find it in your fabric…

  

• 12:54 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sewing fur

  I would interline it with thinsulate or use that lining that has an interlining built in.

  

9 October, 2012

• 10:05 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on the project Basti's new fall overcoat

  Fabulous job. Great tailoring

  

• 12:58 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sizing ?!?

  Katexxxxxx explains it better than I did, but that is what you should do. It is easier to pick …

  

8 October, 2012

• 12:58 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Sizing ?!?

  Buy whatever size pattern fits your shoulders. You can check this against your sloper or a well …

  

27 August, 2012

• 01:39 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic one step buttonhole RS200 Toyota

  Electronic machines with one step buttonholes definitely make better buttonholes than the gadgets…

  

26 August, 2012

• 04:01 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic one step buttonhole RS200 Toyota

  Over 40 years ago I used a buttonhole attachment with my straight stitch machine, and it worked v…

  

7 August, 2012

• 02:05 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on the project The Elizabeth Dress

  Fabulous!

  

• 02:02 PM

  tzyg0nka favorited the project The Elizabeth Dress

  

11 July, 2012

• 03:56 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Elastic thread

  I just saw your post. You are supposed to wind the elastic thread by hand on the bobbin. The pa…

  

8 July, 2012

• 04:36 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Adding neckline pleats as a design feature

  The book I use is Rene Bergh’s “Make Your Own Patterns” available at the public library or very i…

  

1 March, 2012

• 02:36 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic Skill description

  I totally agree too. Although I really am an expert in crochet, I’m only advanced as far as sewi…

  

27 February, 2012

• 08:18 PM

  tzyg0nka commented on discussion topic A question for self-taught pattern drafters.

  My mother couldn’t sew a stitch, but we had an old sewing machine. I always wanted to design clo…

  

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