The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook.
15 creative projects and 5 master patterns
This section is sponsored by
Get a glimpse of the 10 step by step pattern variations and over 70 project interpretations.
"The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook" is a comprehensive guide to DIY sewing, from novice to beginner. In this video, discover the inspiration, history and mission behind it.
By Nora Abousteit
and Creative Director and co-author Alison Dahl Kelly.
Play
BurdaStyle member elegantmusings shows us how to alter the front skirt pattern piece on her pattern variation, as featured in the "BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook."
Play
BurdaStyle member elegantmusings shows us how to draft a pocket on her pattern variation, as featured in the "BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook."
Play
BurdaStyle member sunnilj9 shows us how to read fabric, as featured in the "BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook."
Play
BurdaStyle member sunnilj9 shows us how to read a sewing pattern, as featured in the "BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook."
Play
BurdaStyle member sunnilj9 shows us how to thread a sewing machine, as featured in the "BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook."
Play
BurdaStyle member elegantmusings shows us how to attach a patch pocket on her pattern variation, as featured in the "BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook."
Play
4 of 7
For ebook customers, download your patterns as PDFs here, using a code found in your ebook. For hard copy customers, the 5 master patterns come fully printed with book purchase.
Add a Project Add a project based on a pattern from the Book.
See what everyone's been saying about The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook.
Member Project of the Week
Check out Jessica Abbot's version of our High Waist Trousers in summer-ready lightweight denim.
DIY to Try
Make a new pair of chic shorts for summer!
Editors' Pick
This collection is filled with beautiful gowns that are so elegant!
Webinars
In addition to getting the pattern, learn step-by-step how to construct it beautifully
Pattern of the Week
This cute sheath dress has a sweetheart neckline and a bustier style top!
BurdaStyle is a DIY fashion and sewing community. Our aim is to bring the craft of sewing to a new generation of fashion designers, hobbyists, DIY'ers, and inspire fashion enthusiasts. We offer downloadable PDF sewing patterns, project ideas, tutorials and a community passionate about fashion. Press coverage on BurdaStyle can be found here.
© 2013 BurdaStyle. Inc. All rights reserved. Site by AREA 17
Oct 19, 2011, 06.20 AMby luxihere
Oh i am so excited! Best wishes for the launch, though i can’t be there in person as i live in India.
Can’t wait to get my hands on the book! waiting for my contributor copy!
Oct 19, 2011, 03.36 AMby sandrasews
Beautiful. I can’t believe it’s finally going to launch. Can’t wait to try out all the patterns.
Oct 18, 2011, 09.51 PMby miasu
How much will the Ebook cost? Also, what if I want a hard copy of the book, but would rather have the patterns in PDF? Can the patterns be available for purchase alone or codes included in the hard copy as well?
1 Reply
Oct 19, 2011, 12.22 PMby rachelnyc
Hi miasu,
We’ll be linking to ebook pre order as soon as it’s available. The hard copy does not include the code for the patterns since it comes with printed patterns. The PDF patterns above are only retrievable by the code found in the ebook.
-Rachel @ BurdaStyle
Oct 18, 2011, 07.57 PMby denise2003
I don’t see any hint of sizes here. How will we know if the patterns are appropriate for us?
1 Reply
Oct 20, 2011, 12.27 PMby rachelnyc
Hi denise2003,
Great question, we’ll update that shortly. The sizes are 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, and 46.
-Rachel @ BurdaStyle
Oct 18, 2011, 07.07 PMby suribabe
I want one too.. I’m looking forward to this.. Will this be available in the UK?
1 Reply
Oct 18, 2011, 07.48 PMby suribabe
Never mind.. Looked at Amazon UK an can pre-order it… :o)
Oct 18, 2011, 05.53 PMby gray
Simply… want!
Oct 18, 2011, 05.42 PMby jadedwish
I am so excited for you all at BurdaStyle. I am curious what the size range are for the patterns.
1 Reply
Nov 4, 2011, 02.21 PMby sew4my3
Oct 18, 2011, 03.29 AMby gedwoods
This is looking super! Can’t wait the have the thing in my hands – e-version and physical book, both!
Oct 18, 2011, 02.37 AMby anajan
Wow, it looks amazing! Can’t wait to get my hands on it!
Oct 15, 2011, 10.09 AMby emilijash
I can not see the code for the skirt…. :( can somebody halp me?
1 Reply
Oct 17, 2011, 05.15 PMby rachelnyc
Hey emilijash,
The ebook will be released for purchase in early December. The code for the patterns above is found in the ebook!
-Rachel @ BurdaStyle
Oct 13, 2011, 09.50 PMby thecuriouskiwi
I’m excited to see my garment in the preview, how exciting!! :)
Oct 13, 2011, 08.55 PMby juebejue
just preordered mine! cant wait to read it in my hands! :)
Oct 13, 2011, 12.15 PMby lala86
Wow!!! thanks!!! I could find my design in the sneak peek photos!!! I’m so happy!! I can’t wait to have the book on my hands.
Oct 13, 2011, 04.39 AMby marinaglory
This webpage is just what I needed to see to brighten up my week :) I am SO incredibly excited for the launch of The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook! The pages in the sneak-peek look stunning!
Oct 13, 2011, 02.40 AMby nouvellegamine
this looks really awesome! are the patterns included in the book? whoops! never mind. i found it on amazon :D
1 Reply
Oct 17, 2011, 05.16 PMby rachelnyc
Hey nouvellegamine,
Yes, all 5 patterns are included in the hardcopy version. Ebook customers will use a code to download their patterns as PDFs.
-Rachel @ BurdaStyle