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My goal: a wardrobe full of me made clothes (and some purchased pieces) that I love to wear and are durable. Your Kibbe lists have given me ideas about choosing patterns that might both look good on me and be the kind of thing IРІР‚в„ўd actually wear everyday. Are sequins hard to sew with? Our Fabricville had some sequin fabric on sale, the sequins are plastic so I wonder if the needles get damagedРІР‚В¦? IРІР‚в„ўve never ever sewn with sequins.Р”Р„lso agree with the tops, they are really nice and there are several IРІР‚в„ўd love to sew. LOVE the sequin jacket as well! It is perfect. But there was just so much goodness in the first half, itРІР‚в„ўll take me months (probably way more) to actually sew the ones I really want. I absolutely agree that the second half of this yearРІР‚в„ўs BurdaРІР‚в„ўs leave something to be desired.

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What do you all think? Am I too paranoid about the state of Burda? Is this part of a normal fashion cycle? Or does it seem like there are lots of little cutbacks that are cheapening the image of the brand a bit? What do you all think about the designs in this issue РІР‚вЂњ perfect for sewing quick holiday look? Or is this issue the epitome of boring? Who else is excited that we get a vintage reprint, designer look, and menРІР‚в„ўs pattern all in the same issue? Feel free to discuss any or all of these things in the comments! An individual issue of boring designs isnРІР‚в„ўt a total cause of concern from Burda (weРІР‚в„ўve seen it before), but I feel they are heading towards something of a slump, and the photography and missing fabric cutting layouts from November arenРІР‚в„ўt inspiring much confidence in me either. The start of the year was so fantastic, but I feel like the second half really hasnРІР‚в„ўt kept up the momentum (those October coat designs not withstanding). I think many of us could agree that we turn to Burda for inspiration as much as actual pattern designs, and I really donРІР‚в„ўt feel like IРІР‚в„ўve been getting that from Burda lately.

Typically IРІР‚в„ўm either won over by the line drawing (because the design is good) or the model photo (because Burda styles it in a way that makes me РІР‚Сљget itРІР‚Сњ) but this time IРІР‚в„ўm really just swooning over the garment photos, and mostly, I suspect, because of very strategic fabric choice. The cheesy holiday decoration shoot I expect from the Big 4 IРІР‚в„ўve come to hope for something a bit more from Burda. I donРІР‚в„ўt often criticize the photography unless it really hides the garment, but I feel like so many of these photos seem awkward, stiff, or oddly overexposed. Perhaps IРІР‚в„ўll feel different when I have the actual magazine in my hands, but I just wasnРІР‚в„ўt impressed with the model photos. I also feel like the photography is a bit sub-par in this issue. I feel like I turn to Burda for yummy details and unique styles, and I donРІР‚в„ўt really feel like we got that this month. However, it can also be a bit boring when everything is so simplified. On the one hand, basic can be great РІР‚вЂњ simplicity works well for a lot of people, and it also lets you make the fabric be the star, which is why I think so many of these designs ultimately end up feeling quite successful. This year everything felt really flat and basic.

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I mean, how does she even move her arms in that, really? Doing my Kibbe series has really made me much more open minded towards different style lines, but I canРІР‚в„ўt imagine this massively oversized and awkwardly shaped top would work well for anyone.Р”Р„nd there we have it! Another year of Burda in the books! I have to say that IРІР‚в„ўm a bit disappointed in the lack of detail this month usually BurdaРІР‚в„ўs holiday features have some truly outstanding dress designs.

Just as I thought the Best of BS was pretty straightforward, I also thought there was a pretty clear candidate for the BWTF Award this month as well: The fact that IРІР‚в„ўm also drawn to anything shiny isnРІР‚в„ўt hurting the case here either. The sequin jacket! I feel that the lapel shape is really interesting, and itРІР‚в„ўs nice to get a pattern that will work for sequin fabrics that isnРІР‚в„ўt completely shapeless. In the end I donРІР‚в„ўt think there was much competition the Best of BS for December 2018 goes to: Many of the styles feel very close to other looks weРІР‚в„ўve gotten this year. It could be good if you want to whip up some quick holiday party looks that wonРІР‚в„ўt require too much detailing.Р”Р„nd thatРІР‚в„ўs it! I feel like there is a lot this month that I personally like, though I donРІР‚в„ўt know that there are a ton of patterns that feels particularly new or innovative. None of these styles are particularly interesting, but they do all look great in the fabulous fabrics Burda has chosen.