Tag: burda
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Look at my brand new apron!
This was originally supposed to be a stash-busting project. I had this pink fabric lying around for such a long time I actually forgot for which project I bought it. Then I decided I needed an apron. Then I decided I needed a pretty apron! I barely resisted the temptation to plaster bows and ribbons…
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The Blue Flower
Sometimes you have a fabric or yarn that is really beautiful, but no matter where you search, you don’t find the right project for it. This fabric, picked up at a sale for about 3€, was a lost cause. I browsed through what felt like hundreds of dress patterns, but to no avail, until I…
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Introduction to Forestry
OH THIS DRESS. When I first saw it in the magazine, I felt decidedly meh about it. Velvet just isn’t my thing, I guess. But then I saw a variation in cotton, and I was SOLD. Also I happened to have the perfect fabric for it! A tree dress it was going to be —…
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I’ll Inspire A Lot Of People To Drink Wine, Though
I usually prefer dresses with wide skirts, but one needs some variety in one’s life, no? I like this dress (pattern here) in theory, but ran into some difficulties while making it. The pattern is for petite sizes, which are for women under 1.64m; I’m 1cm taller so I figured it wouldn’t be a problem.…
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Also, Birds Braided My Hair This Morning
I have a tendency to make dresses that I never wear because there’s no fitting opportunity. See: this dress. It’s based on this pattern; I used fabric I bought in my favourite fabric store in Budapest back in January; it’s fully lined and has the most adorable little “sleeves”. I love it! I also look…