Burda Style For people who sew

10 February, 2012

• 06:04 AM

  verypurpleperson added the project called Side pleats dress (Butterick 5672)

  

  Side pleats dress made with double-knit wool and Butterick 5672. The instructions are very clear-written. The pattern itself is simple with only four outer pieces. I chose view A, the sleeveless dr…

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31 January, 2012

• 02:28 AM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Farewell BurdaStyle, Love alisondahl

  Thank you for all your hard work for Burdastyle, Alison! Good luck and wish you all the best!

  

• 12:13 AM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Featured Member: Ralf Schmitz

  Thank you for sharing the story, Ralf! I feel like I was invited to take a glimpse into your life…

  

24 January, 2012

• 08:30 AM

  verypurpleperson added the project called My Renfrew Tops

  

  A couple of long-sleeved tees that I sewed as pattern tester for Sewaholic pattern, The Renfrew top. I used size 2.

  It is a s…

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21 January, 2012

• 03:08 AM

  verypurpleperson commented on discussion topic PayPal not longer available?

  I’ve been having the same problem as well! Usually I bought Burdastyle patterns using Paypal but …

  

18 January, 2012

• 02:11 PM

  verypurpleperson added AGoodWardrobe as a friend

  

17 January, 2012

• 04:53 AM

  verypurpleperson added the project called Pistachio green coat

  

  I’ve always wanted to try making a coat for myself but somewhat scared of it. When I found out that there is a coat pattern in The Burdastyle Sewing Handbook, I knew that it was time to face my fea…

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10 January, 2012

• 05:02 AM

  verypurpleperson added the project called Violet velvet dress (Vogue 1250)

  

  Vogue 1250, such an easy pattern with only three pieces with lovely result! The fabric is velvet jersey with violet and black print.

  also blogged here…

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31 December, 2011

• 11:13 AM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 31 - Win a Thread Box from Gütermann!

  Dress from Burdastyle book for spring next year!

  

27 December, 2011

• 03:00 AM

  verypurpleperson commented on the project Peach and grey lingerie set

  I bought the fabric and notions as a set, about USD25. Pattern is about USD15 each. It’s a bit di…

  

26 December, 2011

• 09:08 AM

  verypurpleperson posted a message on Ralf Schmitz’s wall

  Dear Ralf, happy holiday and new year! Wish you and husband a lovely time together! ♥♥

  

• 07:45 AM

  verypurpleperson added the project called Peach and grey lingerie set

  

  A set of bra and two panties set made with peach lycra fabric with textured swirl pattern, stretch lace in peach and grey, and grey elastics. I especially love the pretty shoulder straps!

  The br…

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23 December, 2011

• 03:49 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 23 - Win a Spoonflower $100 Credit!

  I love Gingham Invaded!

  

22 December, 2011

• 04:03 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 22 - Win a Tailoring Supply Kit from A Fashionable Stitch!

  Double needle for my Janome sewing machine! Never found it anywhere, or maybe I haven’t looked in…

  

21 December, 2011

• 10:28 AM

  verypurpleperson added the project called Grey flared pants

  

  Flared pants for my son, the fabric is leftover from my husband’s pants.
  The pattern is Pattern is from a Japanese pattern book (シンプル&ちょこっとデザイン おんなの子服おとこの子服) but I changed the shape of the legs, f…

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19 December, 2011

• 11:10 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 19 - Win $100 Gift Certificate from BritexFabrics.com!

  Dresses, blouses, pants, skirts, I can’t decide!

  

17 December, 2011

• 03:52 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 17 - Win a Gift Bag from Blumenthal Lansing!

  Rutherford B. Hayes.

  

16 December, 2011

• 05:09 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 16 - Win a Thread Case from Amann Group Mettler!

  I learned to sew from secondhand Japanese magazines about 15 years ago :)

  

• 04:01 AM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 15 - Win Pendleton Fabric!

  I rarely worked with wool fabric because I came from a tropical country. But since the past 4 yea…

  

15 December, 2011

• 01:56 AM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 14 - Win a $100 Gift Certificate from Indygo Junction!

  I prefer hard copy patterns and online videos for tutorials and techique.

  

12 December, 2011

• 10:26 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 12 - Win a Library of Sewing Titles and Canvas Tote from Random House, Inc.!

  My inspiration comes mostly from the internet! I can find almost anything here :)

  

11 December, 2011

• 10:22 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 11 - Win 2 Seam Allowance Guides and a $200 Tessuti Fabric Voucher from SeamAllowanceGuide.com!

  I wish there is an easier way to clean the inside of the sewing machine.

  

• 02:44 AM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 10 - Win Two Thread Collections from Coats & Clark!

  My seam ripper and of course my Janome sewing machine!

  

9 December, 2011

• 03:39 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 9 - Win a TG1600 SmartIron from Oliso!

  My new tools are a couple of tailor’s ham! They really make a difference.

  

• 01:50 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the project City Trousers

  so beautiful. perfect fit!

  

• 07:54 AM

  verypurpleperson added the project called Yellow Taffy and teal Meringue

  

  Here’s a couple of projects that I made from Colette Sewing Handbook. I really love this book! I just can’t stop reading it cover to cover.

  Taffy blouse is cut on bias, that makes it stretchy …

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8 December, 2011

• 10:27 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 8 - Win a Signed Copy of Embroidered Effects, an Ultimate Kit, and Glow-in-the-Dark Floss from Sublime Stitching!

  I still in the muslin stage of my bombshell dress since 5 months ago. Actually I have lots of unf…

  

7 December, 2011

• 10:31 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 7 - Win a Holding Pattern Overnight Bag from ModCloth!

  Why, of course it would be the perfect bag for me! :D

  

6 December, 2011

• 10:26 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 6 - Win the BERNINA Holiday Gift Basket!

  I wish I could take sewing class, but I live in Japan and there is not much English-speaking clas…

  

5 December, 2011

• 10:24 PM

  verypurpleperson commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 5 - Win The Colette Sewing Handbook, Three Patterns, and a $25 Gift Certificate from Colette Patterns!

  I love the Beignet skirt!

  

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