Burda Style For people who sew

28 July, 2014

• 03:22 AM

  

  msvaughn commented on the pattern Island Placket Dress 04/2014

  Hello! I would say “Yes” the lining is necessary. Without it, you have ugly seams rubbing against your skin. By using satin lining in the bodice front, back, around the neck, and in the skirt, y…

27 July, 2014

• 10:45 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the project Island Placket Maxi Dress for Summer

  Hello Michelle! Sarah is wearing a strapless bra. By adding 5/8" at the fold of the back section (pattern piece #5) I was able to overlap the sides of the back (at the waist) to the side-front bo…

• 03:10 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the project Island Placket Maxi Dress for Summer

  Thank you Byanka! It was fun to make!

• 03:09 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the project Island Placket Maxi Dress for Summer

  Thank you!

26 July, 2014

• 07:22 PM

  

  msvaughn added the project Island Placket Maxi Dress for Summer

  

  My daughter, Sarah, asked me if I would make her this maxi dress from Burda’s 04/2014 patterns. #121, the Island Placket Maxi Dress. We purchased some beautiful floral fabric for the dress, a flo…

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21 July, 2014

• 04:03 PM

  

  msvaughn favorited the pattern Island Placket Dress 04/2014

• 04:02 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the project Maxi Halter Dress

  I have a question about the construction of the neck band to the back. I am making my muslin test garment and noticed that when I made the pleats on the back, and then lined up #9 of the center fr…

• 01:59 AM

  

  msvaughn commented on the project Maxi Halter Dress

  Beautiful! I just purchased this pattern to make the dress for my daughter. Oooooh boy. I heard Burda had a reputation with their patterns, but I am hoping that my experience with the Big 4 patt…

27 June, 2014

• 05:13 PM

  

  msvaughn posted a message on msvaughn's wall

  Oh goodness! I am so late answering your question! I’m sorry! I LOVE my Steamworks! I use it to steam out wrinkles in drapes, long dresses, tablecloths, and my hubby’s and snows dress suits. I…

• 05:00 AM

  

  msvaughn favorited the pattern V Neck Flutter Dress 05/2014

• 04:58 AM

  

  msvaughn favorited the pattern Portrait Neck Mini Dress 05/2014

• 04:57 AM

  

  msvaughn favorited the pattern Box Pleat Maxi Skirt 06/2011

27 December, 2011

• 11:11 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the article Holiday Giveaway: Day 27 - Win the 2011 Threads Magazine Archive DVD-ROM from Threads Magazine!

  What a wonderful giveaway! I sew at home almost every day and I do have a dedicated space just for sewing. I have taken over the sunroom off of our family room. It is full of light and space for…

28 February, 2011

• 02:30 AM

  

  msvaughn commented on the article Sewing with SINGER® and The Martha Stewart Show: Make Your Own Reversible Purse

  Thank you so much for picking me as your winner! However, I have still not received the Singer Steamworks Pro. It has been weeks since this contest ended and it seems odd that the winning prize w…

3 February, 2011

• 12:43 AM

  

  msvaughn added the project A Laptop Sleeve for my MacBook

  

  Today I made a laptop sleeve for my MacBook. It was easy, and I think I am going to make these and sell them too! I did not use a pattern, rather, I measured my laptop and made it quickly and eas…

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• 12:02 AM

  

  msvaughn posted a message on msvaughn's wall

  Hi! Thank you! I have not received it yet, but am anxious to get it and give it a try. As soon as I figure it out, I will surely let you know. Blessings to you! Susan

1 February, 2011

• 10:03 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the article Sewing with SINGER® and The Martha Stewart Show: Meet the Winners!

  Thank you so much! I sure will enjoy having this handy Singer Pro Steamer for my Big Bear’s suits and draperies too! I have wanted one of these for years.

  Susan Vaughn
  http://www.raisin-toast.com

26 January, 2011

• 04:34 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the article Sewing with SINGER® and The Martha Stewart Show: Make the Perfect Summer Dress With Heather Ross

  I love to quilt on the weekends, especially during the winter months when I can work on my quilting by the fire in our family room. I also enjoy cross-stitch and making soft dolls. So much fun!

• 04:30 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the article Sewing with SINGER® and The Martha Stewart Show: A Great New Way to Upcycle Your T-Shirts!

  I love taking my Big Bear’s dress shirts (the ones he no longer wears) and using them to make cool quilts, and baby dresses too! I love the softness of the cotton fabric. I enjoy recycling fabric…

• 04:27 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the article Sewing with SINGER® and The Martha Stewart Show: Make Your Own Reversible Purse

  My first sewing project was a dress for my baby doll. My mother showed me how to sew on her Singer sewing machine and I loved the special time I spent with her learning.

  Susan

• 03:46 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the article Meet the Winners: Clean House with Krrb Corner Contest!

  Thank you to Krrb and BurdaStyle! What a great surprise!

21 January, 2011

• 12:25 AM

  

  msvaughn commented on the article Clean House this New Year with the Krrb Corner Contest!

  I LOVE KRRB!! Easy peasy to post and I love the layout and design of my corner. Very cool. You’ve done a great job and I’ve been happily spreading the word. I’m enjoying not only posting items …

17 August, 2010

• 08:15 PM

  

  msvaughn added milkyway as a friend

• 08:14 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the project PRETTY IN MINT 50´S STYLE DRESS

  What pattern did you use? Did you make the pattern yourself? Your dress is gorgeous and you look stunning in it!! I want to make it as well and was hoping you could tell me what pattern you used…

• 08:12 PM

  

  msvaughn favorited the project PRETTY IN MINT 50´S STYLE DRESS

• 08:06 PM

  

  msvaughn commented on the article Retro Looks: In or Out

  I absolutely love, love, love the retro look and the feminine quality and style to the clothes from the 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. They had style and grace and sophistication all wrapped up in one. …

29 July, 2010

• 02:23 AM

  

  msvaughn commented on the forum topic sewing blogs?

  Hi lizah! I have a sewing, crafting, fine art, book review, life story kind of blog. It’s called Raisin Toast and you can find it at http://www.raisin-toast.com. I hope you’ll stop by and read s…

• 12:44 AM

  

  msvaughn commented on the project Backpack for my daughter

  You can find the story about how I made this backpack on my blog, Raisin Toast, at this url:

  http://www.raisin-toast.com/school_days/2010/07/backpack-bonanza.html

  I hope you will check it out and…

• 12:42 AM

  

  msvaughn added the project Backpack for my daughter

  

  I used several different patterns and made enough modifications to call it my own. The finished backpack came out great and my daughter couldn’t be happier. Now I am making another for my grandso…

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