tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post7182200497810616794..comments2024-03-28T04:53:04.225-07:00Comments on SunnyGal Studio Sewing: What I've learned: how to use Burda Magazine patternsBeth (SunnyGal Studio)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-18799794461651024492020-06-27T09:02:50.125-07:002020-06-27T09:02:50.125-07:00Thanks for mentioning that - I am looking at those...Thanks for mentioning that - I am looking at those and thinking about doing them as posts on my blog so they will be retained. Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-18630815166678172072020-06-26T13:01:00.665-07:002020-06-26T13:01:00.665-07:00Beth, thanks for the tutorials on the Burda tracin...Beth, thanks for the tutorials on the Burda tracing. I have lots of the magazines but haven't traced too many of the patterns. I'll use your tips and see if it goes faster. Question - off topic - with Bluprint shutting down, will you be able to make your tutorials available on your blog? I have referred back to many of them so was hoping there would still be access to them somehow. They are very clear and easy to follow. Thank you! PJSewladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866300350977296898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-11868054326185128242020-06-22T02:52:13.706-07:002020-06-22T02:52:13.706-07:00Thank you Beth. Very helpful. I appreciate it.Thank you Beth. Very helpful. I appreciate it.Janita Mareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797174333076960777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-56437860004163311732020-06-19T23:41:31.040-07:002020-06-19T23:41:31.040-07:00I've been using Burda for many years but never...I've been using Burda for many years but never thought of pinning the tracing paper to the pattern sheet. I've always used a cup, apple or tin :D and then it would invariably shift a little bit. Thanks for that!<br />Not sure if it's available in US but I get Burda tracing paper here in EU. There are 5 sheets in a pack, each one as big as the double pattern sheet (before separating A and B). It's very light, just a little heavier than big4 patterns but it feels sturdy. One side is shiny so you can use markers on that side and the other is a bit rough and works well with pencils. When I started sewing I was tracing using large clear plastic bags, the heavy kind that you can pin and try for fit. Geohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732744337403134916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-35539768823272401912020-06-19T20:12:31.245-07:002020-06-19T20:12:31.245-07:00My first Burda magazine was from 1999. I started...My first Burda magazine was from 1999. I started subscribing a couple of years later. I collect them and I often use older patterns and combine to knock off garments that I like. That's often the best part of owning almost 20 years of magazines. I use the same method of tracing and I tend to use a different color to mark my sizes. I honestly find it a lot easier than PDF patterns. I really love their coats and jackets.<br />Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-139230566715042632020-06-11T09:22:28.448-07:002020-06-11T09:22:28.448-07:00This is a Great post Beth! :-)This is a Great post Beth! :-)Ellen's Sewing Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17846518641677841852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-30844522391072240912020-06-02T11:05:34.181-07:002020-06-02T11:05:34.181-07:00I sew a lot of Burda too and sometimes I do this a...I sew a lot of Burda too and sometimes I do this as you describe - I add it on the fabric. Rare and usually if I don't plan to remake it. Also, more likely to do it with a knit tee or something - I'll eyeball a 1/4" allowance :)<br /><br />But with most patterns, it's more helpful to me to have a complete pattern. KS_Sews (Dressmakingbacles)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04687503853838975877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-42635350823858783352020-06-02T11:02:55.551-07:002020-06-02T11:02:55.551-07:00That's the Ukraine site! The Russian site has ...That's the Ukraine site! The Russian site has a .ru extension. But it has the most reviews and makes it easy to get to the magazines! If you use Chrome, you can auto translate the pages. KS_Sews (Dressmakingbacles)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04687503853838975877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-56540057126867168732020-05-30T05:20:14.356-07:002020-05-30T05:20:14.356-07:00Thanks for the tips, Beth. I've not sewn Burd...Thanks for the tips, Beth. I've not sewn Burda but those sheets are similar to the ones in Ottobre magazines, though Ottobre have fewer garments per issue. One thing I learned to do is to highlight my pattern pieces with a Frixon pen before covering it with the tracing paper. It makes the lines easier to see and a light iron erases them, making the pattern sheet unmarked and ready for tracing any other pieces without confusion. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119414203044028919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-18919769339209825682020-05-29T19:03:47.076-07:002020-05-29T19:03:47.076-07:00Thank you so much! I do know what you are talking ...Thank you so much! I do know what you are talking about.LindaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11018879516100400292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-74882366403218987612020-05-28T14:33:34.815-07:002020-05-28T14:33:34.815-07:00What a great post! I have been curious about Burd...What a great post! I have been curious about Burda patterns for a while and your post gave me alot of good information. Thank you for helping us "newbies"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-86070417066784317042020-05-28T09:12:16.651-07:002020-05-28T09:12:16.651-07:00I add seam allowance when I trace as I prefer to h...I add seam allowance when I trace as I prefer to have the pattern piece exactly as I would cut it out, so I can just pin on fabric and cut. I think drawing the seam allowance on the fabric would be difficult on a printed fabric. I add 5/8" because that is just what I am used to, growing up with American sewing patterns they always have a 5/8" seam allowance (mostly) so I just find that easier to sew. Also it gives a bit of wiggle room for small fit adjustments. Also - to answer the reply above - I don't match the cut lines when I sew, I match the stitching lines which is what makes the pattern pieces sew together correctly. I visualize where the stitch line is on each piece and match that together, it does take a bit of practice to train your eye to see where that stitch line should be. Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-27164798848772379262020-05-28T09:08:01.921-07:002020-05-28T09:08:01.921-07:00I use a specific type which I found a few years ag...I use a specific type which I found a few years ago at Staples but now order online from the big "A" Search for Bienfang tracing paper (that's the brand) and it comes in rolls in a variety of widths. It's the most see-through and yet sturdy tracing paper I have found. Sometimes it's also listed as Artist's Tracing paper.Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-42421941646582499002020-05-28T07:41:52.364-07:002020-05-28T07:41:52.364-07:00Not Beth but can I ask: When you add seam allowan...Not Beth but can I ask: When you add seam allowances to the fabric prior to cutting, do you match the cut lines when you sew or the marked seam lines? <br /><br />Here in North America, we've been taught to match the cutting lines so that's why we add the seam allowances to our patterns. We cut with the fabric folded, right sides together. Any markings (darts, etc) are usually traced onto the wrong sides of the fabric.<br /><br />If Europeans match the stitching/seam lines, can you explain to us how you do that. It seems like it would be a lot more difficult, particularly when setting in sleeves and such. Or, do you mark the stitching/seam lines on the right side of the fabric? Do you cut single or double layer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-8275280021570064292020-05-28T04:49:43.591-07:002020-05-28T04:49:43.591-07:00Excellent post, Beth! My first contact with sewing...Excellent post, Beth! My first contact with sewing patterns was with Burda, back in the 80s 😊. I am also an avid collector of their magazines (I own most issues from 2004 on plus a few gems from the 80s and 90s). My most prized issues are the Burda International, no longer in print. Happy sewing! Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-2881833063171498172020-05-28T02:09:11.858-07:002020-05-28T02:09:11.858-07:00Thank you - that's great. I will cut 'n...Thank you - that's great. I will cut 'n' paste to make a catalogue. This is going to make finding a pattern SOOOOoooo much easier.<br />Sew Much Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114228520093430028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-81144550040754677382020-05-27T20:10:11.499-07:002020-05-27T20:10:11.499-07:00I really appreciate your explanation on how to use...I really appreciate your explanation on how to use Burda Magazine patterns. I've only ever traced and sewn one. It turned out fine, but I'm sure tracing materials are much better now. I'd be curious to know what kind of tracing paper you used and where to find it. Thanks. LindaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11018879516100400292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-42690561318372646692020-05-27T19:48:33.017-07:002020-05-27T19:48:33.017-07:00Thank you,R.
Thank you,R.<br />Keliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659578565879814446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-50552998996565561502020-05-27T18:26:25.334-07:002020-05-27T18:26:25.334-07:00Beth, Thank you for taking the time to talk about ...Beth, Thank you for taking the time to talk about your process. I have made many Burda Style patterns but found this information very valuable. Happy Sewing!Lucynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-67572073791659236292020-05-27T14:48:00.047-07:002020-05-27T14:48:00.047-07:00Thanks for this explainer! I have been sewing wit...Thanks for this explainer! I have been sewing with Burda since living in Europe in the 80's-and I never caught that joiner number detail. duh. I have a good collection now, in various languages. Sheltering at home is a good time to dig through my collection for something cute!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10093364936174375710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-24658636491756305232020-05-27T11:11:53.872-07:002020-05-27T11:11:53.872-07:00Thank you for the post, I'm just starting to t...Thank you for the post, I'm just starting to think about sewing.<br />So you post are always great to read.<br /> Thank you : )lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109688324683573009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-66763747787849615342020-05-27T11:04:39.619-07:002020-05-27T11:04:39.619-07:00My comment did not seem to register, so I try as a...My comment did not seem to register, so I try as anonymous instead. One thing that I wonder is why english speaking sewists add seam allowance when they trace? Here where I live (sweden) the most common thing seems to be to trace and cut the pattern pieces and then mark the fabric with tailors chalk (or tacks) for desired seam allowance, the other option is to line out the sew lines and go wild with the allowance. What is your preferred with for the seam allowance? My preference is 1 cm. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-12170045007715980372020-05-27T10:03:10.673-07:002020-05-27T10:03:10.673-07:00Beth, thank you so much for this priceless explana...Beth, thank you so much for this priceless explanation. I now have the courage to buy the latest magazine and tackle a pattern or two! The instructions look sufficient, if you have had some experience with garment making. I was concerned about that part, as well as all of those lines, but your step-by-step diagrams proves seeing only what is needed and visually ignoring the rest is something we can all get the hang of, with a little practice.Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966759436392900790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-9971812462755838702020-05-27T09:57:52.187-07:002020-05-27T09:57:52.187-07:00Not Beth, but I have seen them at JoAnn on the mag...Not Beth, but I have seen them at JoAnn on the magazine rack, that is, assuming you are writing from the US. Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966759436392900790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193367862444945572.post-23199644396705687852020-05-27T09:49:57.491-07:002020-05-27T09:49:57.491-07:00Thank you for your excellent explanations and illu...Thank you for your excellent explanations and illustrations for how to use Burda magazine patterns. I have an issue that I picked up a couple of years ago that I haven't had the courage to tackle. The magazine has some garments that I would love to try for the fall/winter, so I will be watching for your next posts about adding the seam allowances and alterations.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14481156558284596838noreply@blogger.com