The new April 2025 issue: pieces to boost your mood!
The April issue of Burda Style is out now! It's time for color, bold prints, and modern cuts tailored to your style and taste.
In this issue, you'll find 32 patterns to sew, including 5 new Curvy cuts, with a stunning tunic available up to size 60.
Don't miss our 'Expert Tips' section, practical and clever, to help you perfect your skills! Learn how to cover buttons with fabric for a final touch of sophistication.
"Jane," the vintage model for Burda Style's 75th anniversary, opens the magazine! This shirt dress is a reissue from 1973, sewn in a beautiful viscose with a psychedelic pattern. It's a piece as original as the spirit of the seventies!
The trendy "Summer Chic" collection is a preview of the summer season! This large collection brings together 13 patterns, including Curvy sizes. It includes black and white contrasts, colors, and plant-based materials adorned with golden details and tassels. Plus, ethno-chic influences are present with elegant, feminine pieces. And you can refresh your spring wardrobe with bold colors; the "Neonlights" trend offers a vibrant, urban wardrobe full of good vibes.
Fans of sporty styles will love the "Elite Wardrobe" collection! Here, iconic sporty pieces blend with contemporary fabrics like Scuba or semi-panama cotton.
The Best Of selection features the four most beautiful summer skirts to help you prepare for the sunny days in style. As a bonus, you'll find a selection of fabrics and inspiring looks to perfect your style.
"Jane" the vintage model of April: a 70s shirt dress to sew
In the 1970s, fashion became a true manifesto of freedom and emancipation. Halston embodied minimalist glamour with his fluid, sensual dresses, perfect for the wild nights at Studio 54. Diane von Fürstenberg revolutionized women's wardrobes with her iconic wrap dress, a true symbol of confidence and modernity. Meanwhile, Vivienne Westwood made her mark with punk and rebellious fashion, boldly defying conventions. These designers defined an era where fashion was much more than just style; it was a true cry of independence.
The "Jane" shirt dress is a reissue of a Burda dress from May 1973. The cut is fluid and feminine, with a beautiful, flowing skirt, balloon sleeves, and an elegant shirt bodice. The unforgettable touch: the psychedelic print that enhances the vintage look.
Sewing Trend: Summer Chic
Stripes, natural prints, and lightweight fabrics come together for a radiant summery look. Bold contrasts, between earthy tones and bright touches of black and white, bring a sense of freshness. Golden trims, fringes, and loops add elegance to the feminine pieces.
The tunic 127 is a creation in Curvy sizes, available from 46 to 60! Its fluid cut and pleat at the front make it both elegant and comfortable. The beautiful two-tone print enhances its chic vibe. A refined black trim highlights the lines of the yoke and sleeves.
The shirt dress 105 is perfect for welcoming spring! The stylized print evokes large tropical foliage. Its flared skirt adds volume and modernity. To break away from the classic style, it’s accessorized here with brown leather details.
"Neon Lights" Fashion
Pep and originality are the key words for this collection! Dare to be boldly elegant with vibrant prints on neutral backgrounds for looks that are both chic and dynamic. Bonus: a trendy selection of neon-colored sewing accessories to enhance your creations.
The blazer 116 is the standout piece of this issue. Its shawl collar is placed above a subtle lapel, unlike a traditional blazer. We love its symmetrical cut and the perfectly aligned stripes in bright tones.
The skort 116 is a great spring piece, where the wrap effect brings style and modernity. The practical details of this model are the side pockets.
"An Elite Wardrobe" Collection to Sew
Sports fashion fans will love the pieces in this collection. It features details like the polo placket and innovative materials borrowed from athletic wardrobes.
The dress 101 comes with a pattern in pink, easy to spot on the pattern sheet, and detailed instructions. Its D-ring structure adds dynamism to the neckline. The visual effect is even more striking in this striped jersey fabric.
Are you a fan of city-inspired cuts? You’ll love the parka 112, the new fashion must-have that we’ll enjoy sewing in all kinds of fabrics. Here it’s made in gabardine with sporty, outdoor-inspired details, such as drawstrings and large patch pockets!
Best of to Sew: Summer Skirts
Trendy skirts, from mini to maxi! Perfect for warm days as well as for all seasons, these cuts are inspired by street style and come in a selection of exclusive fabrics.
The maxi skirt 131 is an Easy model, making it quick and easy to sew! It features side slits, a style widely seen in street style trends! The fashion touch: the two-tone, vibrant striped print.
With its wrap cut and chambray fabric, the skirt 129 is a classic for sunny days that flatters all body types! Its secure fit is ensured by an inner snap button and tie straps for a finish that’s both practical and feminine!
These models and many more can be found in the Burda Style magazine No. 04/2025, on sale from mid-March 2025 or available on our website www.burdastyle.com!
