The first Burda issue of the year is usually a good one, and I'm glad to say that this January issue is really good.
I'm even willing to turn a blind eye on a couple of patterns straight out of the "rectangle magazine" collection, because the rest of the are pretty darn fine.
For once, let's start with the plus size section. I usually leave it for last (simply because it's not as interesting for me, since these patterns don't fit me), so let's change it up.
Beauuuuutiful dress! It's a pity you can't see it very well on the model, but it looks like a stunner. I have mixed feelings about the asymmetrical hem, but it's subtle, so I don't hate it.
Two flattering pieces with interesting details and potential for color-blocking. Great!
The dark side panels of this dress create an optical illusion and give a slimming effect. I'm all for embracing your curves, but really, who doesn't like a little help to look more elongated?
The only thing I don't like here are the kimono sleeves. I don't really know why, I'm just not convinced.
The only thing I don't like here are the kimono sleeves. I don't really know why, I'm just not convinced.
The designer pattern of the month is by Aquilano Rimondi (an Italian design duo from Milan) and it's a stunning, luxurious dress.
I love every little detail of this dress, especially the full skirt and the laced-up back bodice.
This jacket is my favorite piece; the quilted shoulders are really gorgeous.
This skirt kind of reminded me of the Reese skirt pattern by Named, but it's actually quite a different design. It's really cute, especially if you're not afraid to show a little more thigh.
This t-shirt is on the cover of the magazine and I have to say it's a very smart choice, because it's a beautiful, eye-catching piece. I really want to make it in a similar striped fabric, to accentuate as much as possible the gathers, although I think it would look equally great in a solid or in a more subtle print.
The photo here is terrible (you really can't tell ANYTHING from it), but I really like this loose top. I've been drawn to these more relaxed silhouettes lately, and this one seems adorable. I'd love to make it a very light chiffon.
The man's jacket is also included as a pattern, together with a few other menswear designs, for those of you who might be interested.
It reminds me of another pattern by Named, the Blair batwing shirt, but I like this one better because of the waistband.
A couple of the costumes in this issue are actually not too bad, like this mermaid one. I would actually consider this for myself, if I wasn't too lazy to make a corset.
... but in the best Burda tradition, some of them are actually pretty creepy. I'm not scared of clowns (thanks, mum, for never allowing me to watch "It" as a child), but I would be terrified if I met this family on the street...
Weird costumes aside, this is a great issue and I'll definitely purchase it. I've actually been stalking my local newsstands for the last few days waiting for it to show up, which is something I hadn't done in ages for Burda!
Let's hope it's just the beginning of a great years of patterns.
