Monday 6 May 2013

Burda Sew Along - Planning


It sometimes seems like an eternity that I have been learning to sew, the good part is that I am learning all the time by challenging myself which helps advance my skills. But there's nothing like a bit of group support to spur you along and to learn even more techniques, so I've joined up for my first ever Sew Along which is being hosted over here.
 
Lucky for me my local libraries have a fairly good stash of Burda Magazines. Some of them have never even been touched so I have the lucky honor of removing the lovely pattern sheets at the back and trying to re-fold them to fit back into their little envelope, oh the joys.
 
 
I haven't really settled on what I want to make yet, being a typical Gemini I change my mind every 5 minutes so maybe having too much to choose from isn't such a great idea. Burda patterns seem to have either pretty basic to more flamboyant and difficult pattern with little in between. I want to be able to make items that I am going to wear. These are some ideas that I have come up with so far


Cascade Jacket from 08/2011 No. 117


Simple Blouse from 12/2012 No. 119


Two Tone Tunic from 12/2012 No. 150


Collarless Jacket from  04/2012 No. 121


Paper Pattern 7188

I can see all of them taking a hard earned place in my wardrobe, it's so hard to decide! Watch this space for updates (or additions!)

1 comment:

  1. All of those patterns are great, you've almost picked an entire mini-wardrobe! :)

    You never stop learning to sew I think, but that's the fun part, each project is a new skill learnt, a confidence boost.

    And lucky you with those pristine library magazines! I can't wait to see what you choose to sew first xx

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