tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post8177705659435899523..comments2024-01-25T05:41:38.085-08:00Comments on happilycaffeinated: This Week in Patterns (16-Jan-2015)Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-3331658613773691732015-01-20T10:53:02.112-08:002015-01-20T10:53:02.112-08:00Yup, that top is, indeed part of the collection (I...Yup, that top is, indeed part of the collection (I didn't call it out because it's just sort of a nothing shapeless top and there were too many other horrors to call out here). As for Homer, ask youtube, and ye shall receive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuoU_RnIGi0<br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-49032443803994954082015-01-20T07:14:00.376-08:002015-01-20T07:14:00.376-08:00Just curious-- is the top in the 2 pics of the pan...Just curious-- is the top in the 2 pics of the pants also part of the pattern set? 'Cause that is just unflattering. Burda seems to be in a volume moment, which can pass now.<br /><br />I don't remember Homer singing "Mindy." I do remember a character on one of the CSIs singing a version of "Mandy."L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-44914533724809966672015-01-19T16:25:39.960-08:002015-01-19T16:25:39.960-08:00Even Burda's site is getting almost 100% negat...Even Burda's site is getting almost 100% negative reaction to these new plus patterns.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155989557718044667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-22508572636643106502015-01-19T16:24:38.239-08:002015-01-19T16:24:38.239-08:00Even Burda's site is getting almost 100% negat...Even Burda's site is getting almost 100% negative reaction to these new plus patterns.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155989557718044667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-67714737736470179662015-01-19T12:08:46.787-08:002015-01-19T12:08:46.787-08:00It's just an awful collection all-around. The ...It's just an awful collection all-around. The silver jacket is the worse, but you can't ignore that the pants must be so unflattering that they didn't show the details in EITHER photo that they have for them.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-28510798150882148792015-01-19T12:07:36.293-08:002015-01-19T12:07:36.293-08:00Agreed. Although they rarely do Plus sized coats, ...Agreed. Although they rarely do Plus sized coats, so I guess just the fact that they did this one is notable.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-24642456014897100702015-01-19T12:06:09.928-08:002015-01-19T12:06:09.928-08:00That's very pretty--I like the neckline. I mis...That's very pretty--I like the neckline. I missed that one because I don't really follow Thread Theory (their men's sizing doesn't go anywhere near what I'd need for my big-and-tall husband).Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-39006718508193168152015-01-19T12:03:56.769-08:002015-01-19T12:03:56.769-08:00And now I'm hearing this in my head, sung in H...And now I'm hearing this in my head, sung in Homer Simpson's voice (ala his "Mindy").Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-47742792313885077442015-01-18T16:31:21.622-08:002015-01-18T16:31:21.622-08:00Yikes, those Burda Plus patterns are pretty awful ...Yikes, those Burda Plus patterns are pretty awful (except for the coat, which is classic but kinda boring). shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-13821614336027610852015-01-18T09:24:35.634-08:002015-01-18T09:24:35.634-08:00A tribute to Burda from Barry Manilow:
Oh, Burda, ...A tribute to Burda from Barry Manilow:<br />Oh, Burda, well you came and you gave me a schmatte<br />So I sent you away, Oh, Burda.<br />But now I want to steal produce, so I need jacket too huge,<br />Oh, Burda.L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-75133646413916370702015-01-17T17:05:14.365-08:002015-01-17T17:05:14.365-08:00Oh wow. My headache just got worse after looking ...Oh wow. My headache just got worse after looking at that collection. When will folks learn that curves are to be appreciated and not hidden? That is some major wtf-ery going on there.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-58398201461399704662015-01-17T11:47:34.003-08:002015-01-17T11:47:34.003-08:00Yeah, those BWTFs (heh) are amazingly awful, even ...Yeah, those BWTFs (heh) are amazingly awful, even for Burda Plus. <br /><br />Speaking of new patterns ... have you seen the Thread Theory Camas Blouse. Not a big size range for non-skinnies, unfortunately, but I do kinda like it. Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-72775805416984238022015-01-16T17:01:14.945-08:002015-01-16T17:01:14.945-08:00It's the secret ham jacket!It's the secret ham jacket!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-39600013935547979102015-01-16T17:01:00.859-08:002015-01-16T17:01:00.859-08:00I'll keep my eye out for those. I tend to not ...I'll keep my eye out for those. I tend to not follow Burda envelope pattern releases online because I haven't found any site with large enough images to really see the pattern details. Simplicity's are okay, I guess, but man, that site is slow...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-24638742812688280872015-01-16T17:00:06.631-08:002015-01-16T17:00:06.631-08:00I'm hoping the same and that we'll see the...I'm hoping the same and that we'll see the new patterns when the sale ends.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-34896347473837122652015-01-16T16:59:41.762-08:002015-01-16T16:59:41.762-08:00Completely agree. I remember being on the size gap...Completely agree. I remember being on the size gap and feeling annoyed at some of the cute designs that would stop at a size 42.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-27985056154240723692015-01-16T16:59:00.746-08:002015-01-16T16:59:00.746-08:00Right? It reminds me of the way that some Project ...Right? It reminds me of the way that some Project Runway contestants react during the "Real Woman" challenges. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-57016546144453586852015-01-16T14:31:15.774-08:002015-01-16T14:31:15.774-08:00Somebody all the fashion police and arrest that de...Somebody all the fashion police and arrest that designer for those Burda designs! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346352285680899000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-60361979242952004492015-01-16T14:12:13.601-08:002015-01-16T14:12:13.601-08:00On the other hand, the Burda jacket is perfect for...On the other hand, the Burda jacket is perfect for days when one really needs a super-large, cinchable sack. For smuggling secret hams and other ill-gotten bootie.L**, Bathtub Fabric Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850512533584110856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-17467301783937162812015-01-16T13:34:52.191-08:002015-01-16T13:34:52.191-08:00None of those for me thanks. On the Burda note an...None of those for me thanks. On the Burda note and as someone who lives on the size gap I really wish they would just do one line with an expanded size range and let women everywhere decide how they would like to dress. Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258328541859721624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-79834669981186524602015-01-16T13:00:34.694-08:002015-01-16T13:00:34.694-08:00I'm with you - those Burdas hurt my eyes. It&#...I'm with you - those Burdas hurt my eyes. It's first thing in the morning here and eyes are still too blurry to make out the details on the HP one. Vogue has a sale on at the moment - no doubt to free up space for new. BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-20580854702677387092015-01-16T12:04:02.687-08:002015-01-16T12:04:02.687-08:00Yep. Definitely an "oh Burda..." moment ...Yep. Definitely an "oh Burda..." moment with that jacket. I hate when plus goes all shapeless sack. Like seriously!?! Shapeless sack is the exact opposite of what is needed! DEFINE THE BODY! arrgggh!<br /><br />That HP pattern is really, really cute!<br /><br />Burda envelope patterns should be coming out really soon too. I saw promise of a asymmetrical zip moto jacket and I needs some of that.SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872782147494855823.post-41187681472323013362015-01-16T11:29:24.065-08:002015-01-16T11:29:24.065-08:00There is no excuse for that jacket. When it looks...There is no excuse for that jacket. When it looks awful on your totally-not-a-plus-size model, what are the rest of us supposed to look like in it? I love how the Burda description says that the "elasticated low-waisted band, elasticated cuffs and a drawstring hem gather in the generous silhouette and define the figure." Not even a little bit, Burda! I've never sewn a Hot Pattern, but I like the idea of that split-back jacket. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15400739077092686995noreply@blogger.com