Burda Style For people who sew

In this How To, we explain the uses for basic sewing supplies and pattern making tools. As with any craft, having the proper tools makes a world of difference in the ease of your work as well as the quality of your end result.

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  Jan 14, 2011, 10.54 PMby cooi

  I’ve been on the hunt for pattern paper in local stores. I can buy it in stores in NYC, but I moved out to Pittsburgh, PA and can no longer find it. :( Joann’s said they carried it but were out of stock. Anyone have luck finding any in stores?
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  Mar 20, 2010, 07.06 AMby drumml

  thanks lovely guide, another thing showing how much I don’t know!
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  Mar 19, 2010, 12.31 PMby naonao

  really informational! but I have a question regarding this: where do I get dotted pattern paper over the internet? preferrably from germany, so shipping costs aren’t as high. I’ve been looking for it forever, because you are so right, it just makes things way easier! would be great if anyone could help :)

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    Mar 19, 2010, 08.54 PMby mlssfshn

    here’s a list from Apparel Search

    I’ve bought from South Star Supplies

    I’ve bought some things on Craigs List and they came from Vecchiarelli Bros but haven’t ordered directly from them

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  Nov 30, 2008, 10.58 PMby marmota-b

  I agree with Adys, too – I’m making a presentation for my Spoken Fluency class – about sewing:-) – and this is very helpful!
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  Nov 26, 2008, 05.55 PMby ledthread

  Nikkishell did a How To for making a tailor’s ham.
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  Nov 17, 2008, 03.10 PMby ingridbergmansvictoryroll

  What do you put in a tailors ham?

  A pattern shape for those would be a dream come true!!

  (a bit over-dramatic, but it would be nice wouldn’t it?)
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  Nov 15, 2008, 08.34 PMby karencilla

  I agree with Adys! it’s very informational!
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  Nov 15, 2008, 10.35 AMby adys

  this is great not just because of its informational purpose but also as a sewing tools vocabulary source for members whose mother tongue is not English, thanks :)