I thought it was nice to take a break from the sew-along and see what's going on with the latest issue of Burda.
After
my last post, I made the resolution to be less negative and try to see the positive aspects of this magazine.
So, let's start with what I liked:
I love everything about this dress: the contrast detailing, the silhouette, the little pleats... quite a unique pattern, I don't think you can find something too similar in past issues.
VERY WELL DONE, Burda guys!
These coat and jacket are awesome. Again, very unique designs, very detailed, modern looking and flattering. I'd gladly steal the first one off the model and wear it all winter (although I'm not too sure how practical the hook closures can be).
I also appreciate the styling of this shoot, modern but not "staged-fashion-victim", as they did a few times in the past.
This is a very simple skirt, but I very much like the idea behind it. It's the perfect project for a beginner who wants to create something with a little more "umph" without using a complicated pattern (and on trend, with the color blocking).
The fabric choices in this issue, for once, are adorable.
Then,there are some so-so patterns...
I really, really want to like this dress, but the more I look how it fits the model, the dowdier it looks to me. I don't know, maybe as a blouse, with narrow sleeves?
Again, I want to like this dress (it's the vintage pattern of the month), but all that added volume on the belly could be a problem for many people. I'd definitely make in a lighter fabric, if I were to attempt it.
And finally, two WTF moments, because these reviews are not complete without at least a couple of them.
The vest pattern is available on its own and it's quite flattering (if vests are your cup of tea), but these ginormous sleeves are just ridiculous. They're not even costum-y, they're just plain weird.
Again, ridiculous sleeves. You might like this jacket and it's fine, but I just find it horrendous, very 90's and not in a good sense. The shiny baby blue satin doesn't help at all...
