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Burda 5/2016 #115 Pattern Review
Despite the cold weather, I made Burda 5/2016 #115 – a dress from the May edition of BurdaStyle Magazine. The style is called a bat sleeve dress. It may not... Read More
Burda 6/2021 Preview |First Look |Commentary | Line Drawings
Updated 15/6/2021 – Here we are with Burda 6/2021 first-look preview. The reception has been warm and well-received compared to the more recent Burda 5/2021. Burda 4/2021 had 1 item... Read More
Burda 5/2021 Line Drawings | Preview + Commentary
Updated 28/04/2021 Here is the preview of whats to come in the latest issue of Burda 5/2021 magazine! May 2021 looks very promising. I think the designs look fresh and... Read More
Burda 4/2021 Preview |First Look |Commenatry | Line Drawings
Updated 31/3/2021. Its already time for Burda 4/2021 first look preview. Based on these previews I am cautiously optimistic that this is a decent issue. So far this year, Burda... Read More
Burda 3/2021 Line Drawings | First Look & Preview
Updated 19/02/2021. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the March issue of Burda magazine! February 2021 was a winner for me with at least 5 things I... Read More
Burda 2/2021 Preview |Line Drawings |
Updated 31/1/2021. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the Burda 2/2021 Germany sewing magazine. The January 2021 issue was surprisingly decent despite my initial mild reception. I... Read More
Ottobre Design Womens 5/2018 Rosy Dreams Dress Review + Video Review
Today’s post is Ottobre Design Womens 5/2018 Rosy Dreams dress that I sewed for the new Minerva site. I love how the dress turned out and for the full review... Read More
Burda 1/2021 First Look Preview + Line Drawings
Updated 29/11/2020. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the new from Burda – my subscription renewal time is upon me again. I can’t believe how quickly this... Read More
Burda 10/2020 #103 Pattern Review | More Loungewear
This is the second of my planned Burda 10/2020 sewing projects and I must say, it was quite an unexpected journey! To start off with I had to make alterations... Read More
Burda 12/2020 First Look | Line Drawings
Updated 18/11/2020 Here is the preview of what’s to come in the latest issue of Burda magazine! December 2020 looks interesting, to say the least. If you like slideshows I... Read More
Another Burda 8/2020 #112 Skirt in Needlecord
I sewed another Burda 8/2020 #108 skirt. I have already written up a sewing pattern review which you can read here for further detail. In this post, I will write... Read More
Burda 10/2020 #104 Sweater Pattern Review
Update 3/5/2021 Since the autumnal equinox on 22 September, I have been busy with autumn sewing plans. Here is my latest project – Burda 10/2020 #104 sewing pattern review. The... Read More
Burda 9/2020 #114 Skirt Pattern Review
Burda 7/2020 #117 Pattern Review – Here is the second of my planned Burda 9/20 sewing projects. This was a skirt that I knew I had to sew when I... Read More
Burda 11/2020 First Look | Preview | Line Drawings
Updated 30/10/2020. It’s that time of the month again when Burda teases us with what’s to come in the future so our sewing plans can be tweaked/sped up/discarded to make... Read More
Burda 9/2020 #107 Wrap Dress Pattern Review
Burda 7/2019 #107 Pattern Review As soon as I saw the faux wrap dress #107 in the Burda 9/2020 preview I knew it belonged in my wardrobe! The style is... Read More
Burda 10/2020 Line Drawings |First Look | Preview
Updated 24/9/2020. Last month when I received my Burda 9/2020 issue, I said to myself that this is the one. The best Burda of the year. Then the first look... Read More
Frida Kahlo Inspired | Burda 7/2015 #115 Top
I sewed this piece for Sewn magazine. The piece is based on Frida Kahlo and I tried to channel her look. My husband was tickled pink at helping me with... Read More
Burda 8/2020 #112 #103 Pattern Review | A Complete Burda Outfit
Burda 8/2020 #112 and #103 Pattern Review Updated 4/5/2021 I am so excited about this post because I actually sewed 2 items from the same issue of Burda to make... Read More
Burda 9/2020 Line Drawings Preview
Updated 26/08/2020. Here is the preview of the what’s to come in the latest issue of Burda magazine! Sept 2020 looks very promising. Does Burda have new designers? Looks like... Read More
Burda 3/2019 #110 Review
Burda 3/2019 #110 Review Here is a pattern review of a top from Burda 3/2019 #110 wrap top. I sewed this top in a lightweight chiffon fabric. I like how... Read More