Vintage burda magazine
I especially love the contouring for the bust by way of the dart. However, for the collar, I referred to my Claire Schaeffer Sewing Shortcuts book, which is a much easier method than what Burda uses. I print each one as I scan it (to keep track of order). Do not resize or they will print out the wrong size. You want to keep them in 8×10 size as much as possible in order to print onto 8×10 paper and not have any cropping.
Rather than cutting up the pattern pieces, I fold them into 8 x10 rectangles row by row of the sheet and scan them.
Since Burda has reduced the number of pattern sheets, thus making a particular pattern color even more perilous to locate, I first highlight all of the pattern pieces for the pattern I want to trace.Ģ. This works for me and if you are a computer nerd like myself, you will probably find this easier than tracing a million lines through carbon paper!ġ. This is for all those that HATE to trace the Burda Patterns.
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Since I posted my original article on how to scan Burda World of Fashion patterns instead of trace, I have come up with some tweaks and shortcuts, based on my experience and others. Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?įor a Burda pattern, this is easy to cut out with only 5 pieces! A perfect top for spring and summer. The elastic falls just above my waist and looks way more flattering. So I added 2 inches to the upper front and back pieces.
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It looked a little too sausage-y on me, if that’s a word! Plus I have a long torso. I had made this pattern up once before and did not like the placement of the elastic right under the chest. Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Polyester chiffon that had a nice border design on it that I thought would be perfect for this pattern. I finished the armhole and bottom hems with a serged rolled hem. Since I lowered the upper bodice, I sewed together the two front bodice pieces where they cross the chest to avoid any gaposis. I chose not to do so because depending on what I am wearing underneath, I may want to adjust it differently. The instructions call for you to make your adjustments, then sew down the drawstring where it exits the front neckline. It starts at the, goes under the arms and up to the front neckline.
The casing for the drawstring is placed a little oddly. Love the vintage-y look, the gathered detailing at the shoulders, under the arms and around bodice.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? narrow tie bands adorn the plunging (and yes it is!) v-neckline adjusting it as desired.ĭid it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Īfter studying and wrapping my head around as per usual! This tunic looks very dressy indeed, with the empire waist, seam under scoring it’s elegant style. I think it looks much better, in my opinion. With this second attempt, I added 2 inches to the upper front and back pieces so the elastic casing is lower. It felt uncomfortable and looked…sausage-y. I had made the top a couple of years ago, but I never liked the all around elastic that went right under the bust. Moving to wine country means – a new wine county wardrobe, of course! I’ve started off with this fairly simple top from Burda Magazine.