Category Archives: Burda

Patterns and Postcards in the Mail Part 2

I have been behind on blogging lately. The past few weeks been crazy and all my time has been spent helping out family. And it’s not getting any easier because now Christmas is coming up. I am tempted to leave the country for a few weeks … Continue reading

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So Cal Dreaming and Burda 7/2012 Inspiration

Before going back home from our Vegas trip, we decided to drive to Southern California for a weekend. It was refreshing to get away from the scorching desert weather. While walking along the beaches of So Cal, I felt pure joy … Continue reading

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Burda Style Mag 5/2012 Project Picks

I have an upcoming exam this week so all my free time has been consumed by preparing for it. Thus, I haven’t been able to do much sewing lately. 😦  Additionally, I have final exams in 2 weeks and a comprehensive masters … Continue reading

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Burda Pattern Stashing

PATTERN SALE ALERT: For those of you who are fortunate to live near a Hancocks Fabrics store, this message is for you. Hancocks Fabrics is having one of their rare $2.49 sales on Burda Patterns from April 5 to April 9. I actually … Continue reading

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Slow Progress on Burda Dress

I have had all kinds of problems with this dress so I decided that this will be a wearable muslin what I will use to practice/elevate my sewing technique. I underlined the fabric using Susan Khalje’s technique in the April … Continue reading

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My First Burda Muslin

I have always wanted to make something from the Burda Style magazine. I am familiar with the big 4 patterns but have never made anything from a magazine before. I wanted to see what the fuss was all about. This … Continue reading

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