Burda Style For people who sew

3 December, 2017

• 04:52 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Red Frock with Dramatic Chiffon Tie

  Beautiful! The back bow is all the drama needed to make this a special dress.

• 04:50 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Rose ashes evening dress

  This is just lovely. I especially like your choice of colour. Much nicer than the contrasting fabrics Burda used for their version. Well done!

4 October, 2015

• 11:46 PM

  

  mezzocouture added the project Croc Matelassé Jacket

  

  This is a jacket from Burda August 2008, style #127. I used a matelass with a metallic design. The garment is loose fitting, boxy, super comfortable and a nice addition to my fall wardrobe!

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2 July, 2015

• 06:21 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Draped Stripes

  Wow. Thanks! Sometimes we sewistas just second-guess ourselves.

• 12:14 AM

  

  mezzocouture added the project Draped Stripes

  

  Lovely rayon-lycra striped jersey made into a dress using Vogue 1282, Donna Karan’s draped front top. You can see more pictures on my blog

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12 June, 2015

• 01:22 PM

  

  mezzocouture added the project V Back Linen Jersey Top

  

  I had a little bit of linen jersey in my stash and thought I’d make up this gorgeous top from the June 2014 issue. I used petersham ribbon for the trim, and made my bias binding from some Liberty …

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8 June, 2015

• 12:44 PM

  

  mezzocouture added the project #jumpingintojune with red linen

  

  #jumpingintojune is all about jumpsuits! I’ve never worn a jumpsuit, and thought it would be fun to jump on the bandwagon and see what the trend is all about. And I thought I may as well make it …

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6 March, 2015

• 08:50 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Coat Burda style 9/2010 #101

  What a great version of this pattern! I am making it up yet again for my DD1.

14 February, 2015

• 08:07 PM

  

  mezzocouture added the project Xanthe Sunbeam City Dress

  

  My eldest saw the City Dress from February 2013 and wanted it. I confess to making a deliberate copy, except for the colour of the petersham ribbon. I added a lining to the skirt and a panel behi…

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5 February, 2015

• 03:46 PM

  

  mezzocouture added the project Tough Love for Spring

  

  A basic t-shirt underdress is given an edgier tone with a spider-web lace overdress. I made this for my eldest daughter, who wanted her own version of this Tough Love punky style dress the minute …

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21 December, 2014

• 09:47 PM

  

  mezzocouture added the project French Metallic Brocade Trousers

  

  I fell in love with this French brocade and my eldest daughter fell in love with the high-waisted trouser pattern from Burda September 2014. A match made in sewing heaven!

  Perfect for the Chris…

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8 December, 2014

• 01:32 AM

  

  mezzocouture added the project Sherlock or Rambo

  

  My little puppy needed some new winter coats to keep him toasty warm. He’s got two, and a choice for classic or edgy, depending on his mood. I used Burda 12/2011 #148 for the jackets. You can se…

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25 November, 2014

• 12:24 AM

  

  mezzocouture added the project Spider Lace and Silk

  

  A little black dress for attending a friend’s 16th birthday party. You can see all the photos and read about the construction details on “my blog:”http://mezzocouture.com/2014/11/21/lbd-burda-9201…

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31 October, 2014

• 04:24 PM

  

  mezzocouture added the project Galactic Princess Costume

  

  This is my youngest daughter’s costume: an Amidala-wannabe without being overtly Amidala. Please see my blog for lots of pictures and construc…

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23 October, 2014

• 05:02 PM

  

  mezzocouture added the project Three Times

  

  I loved the first version of this top so much that I made another two! Super comfy and the trim on the collar and hem take it from boring to fun.

  Please visit my blog…

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18 October, 2014

• 05:41 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Home Story in Purples

  Thanks, everyone, for all your comments! This is a super comfy capsule – I love wearing every piece!

• 05:40 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Home Story in Purples

  I would be honoured! Thanks for sharing.

16 October, 2014

• 06:44 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Colorful Retro Dress

  So pretty! Your fabric choice is gorgeous.

• 02:55 PM

  

  mezzocouture added the project Home Story in Purples

  

  This mini-wardrobe is mostly taken from Burda’s January 2013 “At Home Wear” collection. It consists of the following pieces:

  1. yoga pants – Burda 1/2013 #112

  2. maxi skirt – Burda 1/2013 #…

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6 September, 2014

• 10:29 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Most popular Burda dress

  Lovely! This is one of my favourite dress patterns from Burda.

• 10:19 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project a really lovely pattern!

  This is a beautiful dress.

1 August, 2014

• 04:18 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Palm maxi dress

  This is beautiful. I love your use of the fabric in all its glorious colours. Great dress!

• 04:16 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Maxi Halter Dress

  Gorgeous!

• 04:15 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Sunday..

  This is lovely. I love your choice of fabric.

22 January, 2014

• 11:15 PM

  

  mezzocouture added the project it's still a jungle

  

  In honour of Jungle January and the ongoing construction jungle in my house, I put together this lovely little outfit from 11/2013 #130 in an animal print silk charmeuse burnout and the most lovely…

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17 November, 2013

• 09:10 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project modernized vintage party dress

  So pretty! The colour is wonderful, and that neckline is perfect.

27 October, 2013

• 02:20 PM

  

  mezzocouture favorited the project Red Couture Jacket and Dress

23 August, 2013

• 01:58 PM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project green vera cava dress

  I love this! The colour is wonderful and the crisp fabric brings out the details in the sleeves. like

28 June, 2013

• 06:45 PM

  

  mezzocouture added the project Versatile Lace Shirt

  

  A lovely vintage dress from Vogue 2396 with an unusual piece of lace made into a separate shirt. The lace was an impulse buy that I made into a self-drafted kimono style short sleeve top. The dre…

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• 02:21 AM

  

  mezzocouture commented on the project Blue Draped Blouse

  Lovely version of this top. The fabric is great!

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