I actually received this issue before we left for Argentina, but in the mad rush to finish sewing my bikini and get all the other posts ready to go, I just couldn’t work up the enthusiasm to talk about this issue. And then I couldn’t really be bothered to complain yet again about the dirndlpalooza issue yet again, for another freaking year. Yes, I could almost just copy/paste the comments I get every year when I complain about the dirndls, but it’s just too exhausting to complain all the time. Let’s just say I’m sick of the dirndls taking up space in a global magazine every single year which could otherwise go to clothes the vast majority of their global audience might actually wear. If Burda sell so many dirndl issues (one of the arguments), then why haven’t they just produced a one-off 100% dirndl compilation of all their past patterns and sell that every September? I’d be thrilled!
But dirndl complaints aside, let’s take a peek inside this issue before October actually lands in my mailbox!
Two interesting patterns here: on the left, I really like the exaggerated cowl neck tunic (ut I’d definitely substitute in regular knit sleeves instead!) and, on the right, a great short skirt, similar to Maison Fleur’s Fit and Flare Skirt.
Oh. My. Gorgeous! This is such an elegant sheath dress! The subtle seamlines and shaping are just so masterfully done, and they’ve chosen a great fabric to showcase it, too. You may have missed it, but I also love how they shifted the sleeve seam to be at the front instead of the usual place at the inner arm.
I’m not a fan of the dress but the peacoat and biker trousers are great (also a longer version of that coat is available). Which reminds me that I still have some wonderful navy wool coating and silk lining ready for a jacket, since none of the 3(!) muslins I made for it last winter passed my stringent tests…
This dress is beyond hideous, and I hate everything about it. Yes, even more than the dirndls, but at least this only takes up one pattern spot in this issue.
From the disappointing “Sporty style” section, this petite ski jacket was the best of a pretty watered down bunch. Not that I’m likely to make a ski jacket, but none of the “sporty” styles looked particularly functional anyway…
From the Plus section, there’s a nice enough trouser suit on the left but WOW, look at the seaming on the dress!! Love it!
Ooh, and you may think you already know everything there is to know about me, but Maison Fleur interviewed me as part of Sewing Indie Month, and she asked a bunch of questions I’d never thought about before, so have a read of my interview here, and I may even hint about the next patterns coming up…