Burda has definitely been on an upswing the past few months, and I think November is another solid issue. I don’t think there are any really outstanding pieces, but there is a nice mix of tailored pieces, draped knits, and fancy and casual styles for the winter season. Definitely have to give a nod to … More BurdaStyle Magazine November 2015
The Fall/Winter issue of BurdaStyle Special (formerly Burda Easy) is here! Also, apparently there has been a name change? At least to the cover of the English version says “BurdaStyle Special” and not “BurdaStyle Easy” as previous issues have. The Russian website still calls it Burda Easy though? Perhaps a partial rebranding? Not entirely sure. … More BurdaStyle Special Fall/Winter 2015
I’m happy to say, after a rather lackluster year, Burda is back! Last month’s issue was really good, and this month has a few choice patterns as well. There are lots of designs that could see heavy rotation as wardrobe staples, nothing too crazy, and the Burda Plus section this month is totally drool worthy. … More Magazine Review: October Burda 2015
So, it’s been a while since I’ve sewn anything fun for myself. Actually, scratch that, it’s been a while since I’ve sewn anything for myself at all. I’d fallen into a bit of a sewing rut, and after last year’s awful summer, I hadn’t had much energy or desire to sew anything at all. This … More Pattern Review: BS-03-2013-135 – The Bridge Four Biker Jacket
The Fall/Winter Burda Plus has been posted to the Russian Burda website. This issue, as with most of the Burda Plus magazines, contains a fair number of reprints from the regular editions. Fortunately, I think Burda picked some of the best patterns from recent issues, so overall this magazine is a pretty solid collection of … More Burda Plus Fall/Winter 2015
The full preview of the September Burda is posted on the Russian website, and I have to say that I think this is the best issue so far this year! Granted, I’m typically partial to the fall and winter issues, and after my dirndl commissions last year I’m also unreasonably delighted when we get a … More Magazine Review: September Burda 2015
The latest collection of envelope patterns is available from Burda. I have to admit I’m actually very excited by this collection. There is the usual mix of modern and classic designs in the typical size range (34-44), but there are also a lot of exciting patterns in the Burda Young, Burda Plus, and Burda Men’s … More Burda Fall/Winter Catalog Patterns
It’s taken eight months, but I think Burda has finally put out an exciting issue this year! There isn’t really anything that I would consider to be a stand-out piece, but on the whole there are a lot of solid designs in this issue. … More Magazine Review: August Burda 2015
The craziness of the competitive skating season is here, which means I’ve been doing a lot of sewing, but not a lot of posting. There have been several pattern releases, including the July Burda, which, I have to say, is probably my favorite issue of the year so far. And that’s saying something about the … More Magazine Review: July Burda
The full preview of the June Burda is up on the Russian website. As far as magazines from this year go, I have to say that this month is possibly one of the better ones, Which isn’t saying much – it’s been a pretty weak year. But there are definitely a few more designs that … More Newsflash: June Burda Preview Posted
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