tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post1855207559527970850..comments2024-02-26T12:28:26.539+01:00Comments on SIGRID - sewing, knitting: Burda magazineSigridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-89279414963566219952011-09-18T05:54:37.176+02:002011-09-18T05:54:37.176+02:00I'm in the United States and I love the Oktobe...I'm in the United States and I love the Oktoberfest issues with the traditional costumes. I am a dancer and have the opportunity to wear this type of clothing several times a week if I wish. (I do both international folk dancing and German/Bavarian/Austrian). I have sought out past issues of Burda specifically for these traditional costumes. I also purchase the envelope patterns of this thingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-16704194427674332912011-09-17T11:36:13.005+02:002011-09-17T11:36:13.005+02:00Hi Sigrid, I snapped this issue up after months of...Hi Sigrid, I snapped this issue up after months of not buying, so I could have Oktoberfest clothes for my DD (19mos) and DS (3wks) when they grow older! I have to correct the commentors who said Carnivale is only celebrated in Germany: not so, I've been to the fêtes in the southern (Catholic) Netherlands and in Belgium. Vibeke, I agree with you, the sheath dress might be something that you Katharinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355680090132670030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-62543026079489644672011-09-07T23:37:45.248+02:002011-09-07T23:37:45.248+02:00In defense of dindls, they can be styled to loosel...In defense of dindls, they can be styled to loosely represent any Northern European Folk costume wich traditionally is " correct" costume for almost any kind of festive or formal occation. ( sp?) And they *are* very flattering. The plussized dirndl corset and blouse patterns looks like they are absolutely beautifully drafted as well. I wouldn't discount them. The september issue Vibeke in Oslonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-47064992921404581222011-08-29T10:02:33.414+02:002011-08-29T10:02:33.414+02:00I wrote about the same thing too. I am so disappoi...I wrote about the same thing too. I am so disappointed by this issue. I've seen such designs on Burda before, maybe 5 years ago, but not on half the issue. Anyway, on that post of mine I got this comment "The Alpine-Style Models are important for German readers because the annual Oktoberfest will happen end of Septenber in Munich, and everybody will wear traditional "Dirndl-Dresses&MariaSewinghttp://mariasewing.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-55328715707031870422011-08-26T03:13:45.675+02:002011-08-26T03:13:45.675+02:00I have continued my subscription to Burda. It is ...I have continued my subscription to Burda. It is difficult to find single issues to buy here in the States, and I am like a little kid who is afraid to go to bed because she might miss something good. I just can't give up my subscription, just in case. Even in wretched months, there is at least one thing I would consider sewing, so I consider that worth the price. If I had access to more The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-87208240910224218062011-08-25T19:56:28.288+02:002011-08-25T19:56:28.288+02:00I've often wondered how those patterns are see...I've often wondered how those patterns are seen with non German eyes... though even in the biggest part of Germany "Dirndl" are quite exotic. <br /><br />But there is a large enough market for this. There are people who only go to Munich for the Oktoberfest and who will buy or sew several Dirndl so they will not be seen twice with the same dress. <br /><br />In southern Germany and nowaks nähkästchenhttp://nowak.blog.hobbyschneiderin.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-14446530689978971382011-08-24T16:05:43.084+02:002011-08-24T16:05:43.084+02:00I do like the apple green jacket in the top row of...I do like the apple green jacket in the top row of the second set of photos. I think that is wearable. But I have to agree on the rest. Where I do like the look of corset style on clothing, I don't wear them.Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-21581414517076252702011-08-24T00:15:36.382+02:002011-08-24T00:15:36.382+02:00You know, I just bought this issue. Yes, the kits...You know, I just bought this issue. Yes, the kitschy bavarian section is laughable. But there are a couple really kick-ass patterns in the 'normal' section. The blouse with the neck pleats that reminds me of an 80s Miyake, very stark and modern. The totally mod 60s coat with contrasting raglan sleeves. I'll be making up some of those..Marie-Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-59947125929606499902011-08-23T23:31:55.487+02:002011-08-23T23:31:55.487+02:00I've already stated my objection to this issue...I've already stated my objection to this issue. I've wondered who sews those Oktoberfest monstrosities too.How about those pockets on the green jacket. Who wants suitcases on their hips? I hadn't renewed my subscription and supposedly it expired in August, but I got the September issue anyway and there's maybe one item I want to sew, but not exactly the way it's designed.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-91041323579383588022011-08-23T23:31:51.129+02:002011-08-23T23:31:51.129+02:00I receive my September issue yesterday and I was s...I receive my September issue yesterday and I was surprised to learn that the farmer girl clothing layout was for the plus size section. Oh, dear, I work in a business casual environment, but even I can't go to work lookign like I work in a barn....<br /><br />Rose in SVRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782386414185682598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-74518572953056570172011-08-23T18:18:38.186+02:002011-08-23T18:18:38.186+02:00Sigrid, I'm with you, but was surprised when I...Sigrid, I'm with you, but was surprised when I previewed this Octoberfest series in my blog that a number of people said they knew people who had to sew up these costumes. I was astonished, as I live in Switzerland and yet to see anyone wear this kind of thing, apart from the aged local Poo-bahs who have to parade with the cows one day a year for Les Alpes, (the herders' descent to the Inkstainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849218858979776045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-22129601279899220602011-08-23T06:32:27.583+02:002011-08-23T06:32:27.583+02:00I have also been disappointed in Burda lately, and...I have also been disappointed in Burda lately, and dropped my subscription of many years. The increased density of pattern sheets and lack of unique and desirable styles finally helped me decide it simply was not worth it. Instead I splurged massively on a Knipmode subscription - very costly to the US, but I find several good items in every issue.<br />LaurelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-37658836533104818042011-08-22T23:12:05.395+02:002011-08-22T23:12:05.395+02:00Years ago, in Spain, the magazine publisher Burda ...Years ago, in Spain, the magazine publisher Burda had opened an own this country "tuned" models and patterns to the Spanish public, the publishing house closed in 2009 and since then bought the German publisher ... I mean ... this is not new ... Even the Spanish businessmen realized that the German models were not "popular" outside of Germany. No offense to anyone, but Sewingadictahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083124271608615951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-60036734960601507602011-08-22T21:41:10.880+02:002011-08-22T21:41:10.880+02:00The sad thing is that the Cutter and Tailor forum ...The sad thing is that the Cutter and Tailor forum often posts old patterns from German companies like Rundschau and the fashions are very smart. You would need advanced tailoring skills to adapt and execute them, though.<br /><br />I know where to look for my Pauli Girl Halloween costume now.<br /><br /><i>Wunderbar, wunderbar! ... </i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-25297956563522110662011-08-22T21:32:15.407+02:002011-08-22T21:32:15.407+02:00Gehen wir zum Oktoberfest.
(My German is rusty, h...Gehen wir zum Oktoberfest.<br /><br />(My German is rusty, hope that's correct.)<br /><br />Schrecklich.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-74033841218300962432011-08-22T15:15:42.111+02:002011-08-22T15:15:42.111+02:00Yes, those are very German styles. Of course, Burd...Yes, those are very German styles. Of course, Burda is a German magazine so it is not too surprising to see German styles. I'm much more cranky about the September issue of Australian Vogue. Fall fashions! Wool coats! Puh-leeeze. Spring is well advanced here in Australia and summer will be here very soon. If I wanted to see fall clothes I would have bought a northern hemisphere edition.Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471643987029247042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-53305709790808968792011-08-22T14:48:25.217+02:002011-08-22T14:48:25.217+02:00I was on holiday in Austria some years ago and the...I was on holiday in Austria some years ago and there was alot of this style of clothes in the stores and on the streets.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008126242039052842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-79284744631401652612011-08-22T13:57:19.026+02:002011-08-22T13:57:19.026+02:00What's wrong with a bit of leidenhose between ...What's wrong with a bit of leidenhose between friends? OMG those designs are BAD!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-22385010848702977292011-08-22T01:49:20.977+02:002011-08-22T01:49:20.977+02:00Amen. I won't be buying this issue either.Amen. I won't be buying this issue either.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-8251490218175532172011-08-22T00:34:38.721+02:002011-08-22T00:34:38.721+02:00To me...all gorgeous gorgeous eye candy, well wort...To me...all gorgeous gorgeous eye candy, well worth the price of the magazine. Few advertisements, fashionable women rarely garish or over exposed. Living in Canada (with German grandparents) I would (and will) sew myself a lovely dirndl and sashay around my country town. It SURE beats the majority of fashion out there available to pre-teen, teens and young adult women now! LOL! If I ran a PepperToasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999051807839560807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-49202031653823773372011-08-21T22:46:54.073+02:002011-08-21T22:46:54.073+02:00Argh!
As the child of a German father and a Swiss...Argh!<br /><br />As the child of a German father and a Swiss mother, I shudder with horror at the dirdls I was forced to wear as a child in California! Making an adult one would require serious counselling;-)<br /><br />I was thinking we'd get some pretty coats and jackets for September...hmmm.<br /><br />P.s. Your Sorbettos are great - make one with sleeves so I can live vicariously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-5549351233801268302011-08-21T22:25:53.488+02:002011-08-21T22:25:53.488+02:00Toby that really interesting and good information....Toby that really interesting and good information. My only disagreement is because for years and years the best dressed women I knew, were Americans living in Reno NV who subscribed to Burda. They created classy, expensive-looking and well fitted clothing with just a twist of current trending. I'm actually a new Burda subscriber with only 2 years of magazines. But I notice that I sew out sdBevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631048121680395678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-86691074793646796692011-08-21T20:42:07.054+02:002011-08-21T20:42:07.054+02:00Your post made me smile a lot - I think Burda may ...Your post made me smile a lot - I think Burda may have some quite fixed ideas about who wears what where. Every now and then Burda magazine features a bunch of patterns that they call "English" or "British style" and it's always a lot of tweed country stuff as though all us Brits are living in castles in the country and riding horses everywhere! That's a laugh!Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-27976595479295922782011-08-21T20:06:10.670+02:002011-08-21T20:06:10.670+02:00I (re-)arrived late to the sewing world (early las...I (re-)arrived late to the sewing world (early last year) , and I simply couldn't understand the big fuss everyone was making over the wonderful Burda patterns. I guess my timing was just wrong.<br /><br />That said, my all-time favorite t-shirt is the ubiquitous t-neck from the September 2010 issue. Which is the only issue I ever bought.<br /><br />I certainly won't be making any Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215123741467950471.post-78227693749774421932011-08-21T19:41:04.269+02:002011-08-21T19:41:04.269+02:00Well... people are still wearing this style here i...Well... people are still wearing this style here in Baden-Wuerttenberg a little bit but more in Bayern (Bavaria). Every now and then I see someone in lederhosen. But I won't be buying this magazine! Americans who wear dirndls crack me up!kms handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177886332037861313noreply@blogger.com