Exciting News! Burda 6398, the Renaissance dress, crafted by Marga van der Vet, is now featured on the Bernina blog. Part 2 is live – check it out!
Chanel-Style, Pink and the snow.... As the days grow shorter and the temperature takes a downward plunge, a magical transformation blankets the world in a glistening white coat. Winter, with its icy breath and delicate snowflakes, sweeps across the landscape, turning familiar scenes into a winter wonderland.
Let's focus on the jacket: The pink Chanel-style jacket is made of lovely woolly Bouclé fabric with a silk lining. If you make a Chanel jacket a bit more spacious, it is also often very suitable to wear outside. Even in the snow ;>) Haute Couture, Cosplay, and LARP share quite a lot in common. Clothing is often created from a drawing or idea, it's unique and personal, and, last but not least, involves many sewing techniques that make the garment special. In simpler terms, the seamstress needs the necessary skills (talents) to be creative and handle different fabrics, materials, and especially seemingly impossible combinations.
What do Haute Couture, LARP, and Cosplay have in common? The sewing machine! In Haute Couture, LARP, and Cosplay, costumes are crafted for special occasions, embodying extravagance, personal touch, and boundless creativity. Let's dive into what each entails and explore why the latter two hobbies are currently gaining immense popularity.
As we find ourselves in the midst of winter with shorter days, that one day comes around again - Blue Monday. The day that's notorious for being the most depressing day of the year. But let's be honest for a moment, is it really such a gloomy day, or is it just a clever marketing ploy? Let's delve into the origin of Blue Monday and take a fresh look at the charm of winter days.
The allure of Renaissance dresses is a trip back in time, where opulence, grace, and intricate detailing defined fashion. In this blog post, we'll explore the timeless elegance of Renaissance dresses, with a special focus on the exquisite Burda 6398 pattern.
Marga has shared her insights, along with an impressive collection of 80 pictures documenting her process, in three blogs, offering a treasure trove of guidance for fellow sewing enthusiasts. (You can find her detailed instructions and images on the BERNINA blog.) |
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