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From: MaryW
Date: 11-15-2004, 12:25 PM (1 of 7)
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Please respond here if you can help, thanks. Hello, I’m in need of some help. I’ve purchased my first Burda pattern, and wanted to know if you or anyone can tell me about them. I usually make size 22 in American patterns (McCalls, Butterick, Vogue) are the sizing the same for Burda? Should I have any concerns or be aware of anything with the sizing difference. Thank you, for your help. MaryW
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From: auzzi
Date: 11-29-2004, 06:10 AM (2 of 7)
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The Burda Sewing magazine [english version] always has a detailed measurement chart available in it. From what I can see: Pattern size [the Big Four] = 22 Burda Size = 48 US size = 18 [bust 39 1/4" - waist 32 1/4" - hip 41 3/4"] Check out this scan of the Burda Size chart: http://216.25.11.234/familyphotos/sewing/misc/misc5/ THEN read this article: WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT BURDA PATTERNS? WHAT ARE BURDA PATTERNS, ANYHOW? http://www.lyonslpgas.com/sewscape/burda.html The pants patterns are the greatest because they are made for "women" not just "misses". |
User: auzzi
Member since: 10-28-2003 Total posts: 56 |
From: MaryW
Date: 11-29-2004, 09:48 AM (3 of 7)
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The Burda patterns are made with women who have curves. Their patterns are very comfortable and some of their methods turn out much nicer than the usual ones. I made up a Burda blouse years ago and still wear it. Not only is it comfy but actually has some style to it. MaryW
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 11-30-2004, 12:28 PM (4 of 7)
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Isn't Burda the pattern that has NO seam allowances on the pattern pieces ??? I think newcomers should be warned of that FIRST ! ! !
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From: auzzi
Date: 11-30-2004, 11:07 PM (5 of 7)
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Burda has had seam allowances for quite a while - here is a quote from the article: WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT BURDA PATTERNS? WHAT ARE BURDA PATTERNS, ANYHOW? http://www.lyonslpgas.com/sewscape/burda.html "Until a few years ago, Burda patterns were printed without seam allowances. The argument in favor of this policy was that, after tracing the correct size, the pattern was easier to test-fit, because there were no seam allowances to fold back or to get in the way of visualizing the line of the garment. This was quite true. But the absence of seam allowances gave many American seamstresses the heebie-jeebies, so Burda finally caved in and added seam allowances to their American distribution. For those of us preferring the older system, there are a couple of choices. First, we can trace the pattern and then cut OFF the seam allowances to test-fit. Second, we can use the patterns in Burda's magazines, which still come without seam allowances. Lately, a few of these have been appearing in Burda's regular pattern catalogue, WITH seam allowances, a month or two after they were published in the magazines." |
User: auzzi
Member since: 10-28-2003 Total posts: 56 |
From: MaryW
Date: 12-01-2004, 08:15 AM (6 of 7)
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Hi Auzzi, thanks for clearing up the seam allowance issue. The best thing to do is have a good look at your pattern before cutting to see if seam allowances are present or not. Auzzi, do you use Burda exclusively? MaryW
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From: auzzi
Date: 12-02-2004, 06:42 AM (7 of 7)
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From the pattern-company choices available to me, I use 1. Burda for trousers/pants - good "bottom" lines 2. Kwiksew for activewear/swim-wear/lingerie - easy and adjustable 3. McCalls for tops - simple, easy lines 4. New Look for blouses - style without fuss 5. Simplicity for dresses - ususally good instructions I am still undecided about skirts - mainly because I can't select a style. I am, also, still looking for a bra pattern for smaller/between size cups. I have some good leads on drafting, but I don't have time to play yet. I collect and use 1. classic cut trouser/pants patterns from past years [1960's-1980's], 2. pattern variations that don't exist any more [half-sizes, tall miss], 3. stretch patterns from defunct companies [especially swim-wear], 4. pattern company hand-books/technique books, 5. any patterns that I can alter and/or amalgamate I draft when I have time. |
User: auzzi
Member since: 10-28-2003 Total posts: 56 |
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