BurdaStyle Projects

Beatlemania Top from 70's pattern

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:57:43 +0000

From Simplicity's Super Simple pattern from 1970 blog

Turquoise Kimono

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:31:07 +0000

This was my first clothing project ever since I started up my sewing machine. Perhaps it was a bit too ambitious. The pattern is from Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross--the kimono looked so comfy and stylish that I just had to try to make it. It turned out that the pattern was WAY too big for me, and I had to kind of hack it down to size, then add a zipper. The proportions from the top to the waist are a little wonky now, but I think it still works. Just don't look too closely at any seams...luckily the obi hides a lot!

Tiny Kimono

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:55:58 +0000

This was a gift for my cousin's new little one. The pattern is from Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross--seems like it worked out pretty well. I was unsure on the sizing, but hopefully it fit!

silk tie handbag

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:48:57 +0000

small handbag made from silk neckties

pink fluffy shoulder bag

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:46:29 +0000

bag made with pink fun fur,

recycled necktie skirt

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:29:07 +0000

skirt made from neckties.

The Catfaced Dress

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:06:37 +0000

I made this dress within one day. I just wanted to see if a cat face that big looks good on a dress. And it does! =) I really enjoy wearing it and get many compliments!

Beige skirt with white zipper

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:45:59 +0000

I like skirts with eye-catching zippers! I used my darkblue dress as template and made the pieces for skirt and lining. Then I cut the pieces and added the zipper. This was really challenging because first the zipper seemed to be too long and I had to rearrange it repeatedly but in the end I defeated the zipper ;-)

Simple & Sweet Skirt

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:16:02 +0000

Brand new line, full of cute, simple skirts for your little one at affordable prices!! Pair with leggings, or knee highs for cooler weather and in the summer wear with a tank and flip flops!! ...because every little girl should feel like a rockstar!!!

Grass green

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:28:47 +0000

Lycra cowl-neck top with longish short sleeve. Cool to wear. Wash and wear and easy to make. I sewed it on my overlocker and then zig-zaged the hem and sleeve hem. The cowl in the front is double and falls beautifully. If I can manage I'll put the pattern on the web but am not sure how to.