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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-25-2007, 01:22 PM (1 of 8)
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Does anyone know how Burda sizes compare to the big four brands? Or does anyone have a link to a Burda measurement chart? I couldn't find one. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-25-2007, 01:31 PM (2 of 8)
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Dorothy, you won the Ottobre pattern magazine. Can you email me privately with your name and mailing address please. <email address removed for privacy> MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: dmoses
Date: 03-25-2007, 01:31 PM (3 of 8)
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Try this link: http://www.burdamode.com/DOWNLOADS,1333669-1385036,enEN.html Hope it helps. 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-25-2007, 01:55 PM (4 of 8)
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Thanks Donna, That is just what I needed. Thank you too, Mary. How exciting. I sent you my info. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Shellymoon
Date: 04-01-2007, 07:42 PM (5 of 8)
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Hi Dorothy... I use Burda patterns all the time. The sizes seem to correspond more with RTW than the big 3 sizes. I'm a size 22 on top and a 20 on the bottom and I love the way Burda fits me. It is much better than any of the big 3. They don't have football player shoulders and the waistline is nearly right on the money (most American patterns have waistlines that hit me right under my bra). I even used Burda maternity patterns...way back 15 years ago! Shelly Moon
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User: Shellymoon
Member since: 05-27-2001 Total posts: 240 |
From: Skye
Date: 04-01-2007, 08:04 PM (6 of 8)
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I like Burda because they seem to be drafted for a C cup unlike the others which are drafted for B cup and I need to do a FBA for them. I use the same size 14 on the top and 16 for the hips. I seem to be buying more and more Burda patterns |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 04-03-2007, 01:42 AM (7 of 8)
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I'm another Burda fan, I especially like the way the pants fit. They apparently do something different in the crotch positioning, but darned it I remember what or why. And with having narrower shoulders, I don't have to fight so hard to make my shoulder seam be at my shoulder joint, instead of 2-3" down my arm! I size using the normal bust measurement, not the upperbust with Burda
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-03-2007, 10:05 AM (8 of 8)
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Here are the Burda sizing guidelines for every type and size. http://www.burdamode.com/DOWNLOADS,1333669-1385036,enEN.html;jsessionid=D2946D7A8FE7CD3634EAC 88CC82F3467 MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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