This first issue of the year unveils a selection of glamorous looks, combining festive pieces, evening wear, and everyday styles with cozy or ultra-fashionable accents. You'll find 29 original designs, 11 of which come with illustrated diagrams and detailed instructions for an easy and accessible creation.
This new issue is full of gems for our sewists!
- Discover an exclusive cocktail dress by Danny Reinke, designed to enhance the holiday season.
- Retro enthusiasts will also appreciate the vintage “Meryl” model, an iconic evening dress from 2008, featured on the cover of the magazine.
- The “Blue Electric” collection showcases ultra-trendy feminine pieces in captivating shades of royal blue.
- For winter lovers, the “Ski Chic Alpin” collection offers stylish and functional outfits, including two men's quilted jackets to sew in sizes 46 to 56.
- Finally, the Curvy “Slow Homewear Fashion” collection unveils six cozy and elegant designs, made from eco-friendly materials and available in extended sizes.
- And check out the best of our "Best Of" collection: four easy-to-sew tops, all in a casual style.
This issue is full of inspiration for creating a modern, sustainable, and decidedly trendy seasonal wardrobe.
Cocktail Dresses: The Meryl Vintage Dress & Designer Model
The Meryl Vintage Model
The Meryl long evening dress is a reinterpretation of a 2008 Burda model. It reinvents the glamour of the 2000s with its deep shawl neckline, wrap effect, and high slit, enhanced by sumptuous Dupion silk. Inspired by the red carpet and Hollywood elegance, it echoes the iconic satin and draped silhouettes that defined the decade.
The Designer Model by Danny Reinke, Exclusively in Print
This asymmetrical dress designed by the German designer, in sequins, enhanced with fine pearls and a laced satin bodice, plays masterfully with volumes. It features a delicately pleated shoulder, a long draped sleeve and a puffed cuff for a sculptural look. Its narrow skirt opens into a flared train, creating a spectacular silhouette that embodies a modern and theatrical vision of designer luxury.
Electric Blue Dominates Urban Cuts
Blue is the trendy color for a contemporary urban style, combining timelessness, elegance, and versatility! Find everything you need for a cool, urban look in this collection of pieces to sew.
The 114 Jacket
The quilted bomber jacket makes a statement with its puffed sleeves, balloon hem, and XL ribbing for a relaxed yet assertive look. A true statement piece, it instantly catches the eye and sculpts a silhouette full of attitude.
The 104 Dress
With its close-fitting silhouette, this slip-on dress perfectly embodies the combination of sporty and feminine chic. Its refined sleeves and seams inspired by modern tank tops recall the heritage of athletic elegance, born in the 1920s and popularized in the 1980s by the fitness wave.
Alpine Ski Chic
Winter fashion embraces casual luxury with a futuristic ski aesthetic combining comfortable cuts, technical materials, and metallic hues for stylish silhouettes on the slopes and in the city.
The 114 Jacket
This quilted men's ski jacket is designed to combine alpine performance with urban style. Its graphic welded quilting creates a modern texture while optimizing lightness and comfort. This model offers a bold silhouette and a sport-chic spirit that can easily be integrated into everyday life.
The 108 Metallic Skirt
This arctic-style skirt is made from a metallic stretch fabric that hugs the figure perfectly. Its fitted cut and center front zipper create a modern and confident visual impact. Very practical: the skirt pieces are highlighted in pink on the pattern board!
Curvy Fashion: Fashionable Loungewear
Durable, soft, and elegant, Curvy-sized loungewear reinvents comfort by combining cozy fabrics and bold style for relaxing moments at home.
The 117 Jumpsuit
Easy and elegant, this lingerie-inspired jumpsuit falls naturally, flattering the figure and guaranteeing maximum comfort. Made from durable, flowing viscose, it features adjustable straps and a V-neckline that add a feminine touch. The fabric feels light and comfortable all day long.
The 122 Hoodie Dress
Stylish homewear comes to the forefront with this mid-length hoodie dress in soft velvet, which combines absolute comfort, an elegant straight cut, and practical details such as a hood and integrated pockets. Symbolizing a chic & cozy style, where relaxation and style meet, it blurs the line between indoors and outdoors and perfectly embodies the new fashion of unapologetic comfort.
Best of Easy, Casual & Chic Fashion
These pieces are easy to put together and guarantee comfort, making them your go-to for a timeless style.
The 126 Cardigan
The cream-colored wrap cardigan in soft sweatshirt fabric, featuring a tie closure, is a true style chameleon, transitioning from casual to chic depending on whether it is paired with jeans, a skirt, or dress pants.
The Top 127
This simple yet trendy square-neck jersey top is sure to win you over with its easy-to-wear cut and ability to match any outfit. What a stylish basic that will effortlessly become the new must-have piece in your wardrobe.
These patterns and many more can be found in the January 2026 issue of Burda Style, available in stores and on our website www.burdastyle.com!
