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
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
New patterns abound! The fall patterns are starting to show up at McCall’s, Simplicity, as well as the latest My Image magazine. Overall I have to say I’m most excited about the Simplicity releases, so let’s start there: Gotta love all the seam lines on this new Amazing Fit pattern! Also loving the retro flare … More New Patterns: McCall’s, Simplicity, My Image
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
I know – I haven’t even posted the full June review yet. It’s been sitting in my Drafts folder for a while, because I’ve hit crunch time – I’m busy with work, sewing, and skating right now. But it’s half finished, and will be published soon, with any luck. In the meantime, here is a … More Newsflash: July Burda Early Preview Posted
The first look at the June issue is up on the German website. At first glance I am torn between being cautiously optimistic and not excited at all. There are a few things that pique my interest, but, honestly, I think there are a lot of things that Burda has done better in past issues. … More Newsflash: June Burda Early Preview Posted
So, in my perusing of the Russian Burda Website I Happened across this Page Advertising the new Burda Diana Modem . I am not exactly sure what this magazine is – when did Burda get another offshoot? The translated description of the new magazine advertisement is: Otprintovannye chic and plain Fabrics: cotton batiste, Jacquard, silk … More Burda Diana Modem and I Need to Learn Russian!
The latest issue of Burda is available for preview here. Normally May is the fun summer dress issue. While there are certainly a lot of dresses this year, I can’t say I’m as excited about this month as I have been in previous years. Although I will say there are a few more designs I’m … More Newsflash: May Burda Preview Posted
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