Burda Style vs Burda Easy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
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I am wearing the Sew over it Molly top with the Tilly and the Buttons Cleo dungaree dress
As I mentioned in the video I have not made any patterns out of these magazines yet so this is my view as someone new to these magazines and I am only offering my opinion on what I have seen so far
Burda Style and Burda Easy magazines can be purchased in some shops (i don't have any near me) but I get mine online from the online shop Newsstand as you can buy individual magazines or subscriptions
www.newsstand....
The Burda Style is issue number - 7/2020
The Burda Easy is issue number - 3/2020
Thanks to Alex from Gingerhead & Co for making me aware that Burda Easy existed here is a link to her channel - / gingerheadco
Magazine sizes are:
Ladies Standard sizes
34-44
Bust 31 1/2” - 39 1/4”
Extended size range
44-52
Bust 39 1/4” - 48”
Tall size range
69-100
Bust 31 1/2 - 45 3/4”
Petite size range
17-26
(Same as the 34-44)
Children’s Size range (these vary as there are infant/toddler/boys and girls)
In this particular magazine they have toddler size patterns
92-116
Chest 22” - 23”
Haha, I was in the middle of my comment when I heard my name and jumped 🤣 What I was actually typing was that in burda style you have the standard sizes (36-42) usually a couple going one size smaller (so 34-42), usually at least one for shorter women (sizes 17 or18 to 26), and for taller (sizes 68 or 72 to a 100) and they usually do a section with larger sizes (they have special issues as well 'burda extra' for larger sizes and 'little women' for shorter ones). You have covered it all really well Michelle, it's a great video for anyone who's hesitating and has no idea how to go about it 😀
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with burda, but the more I use it, the more I love it 😘
Haha!! I must admit the sizes were really confusing me 🤣 some have one set then another has different ones and then the petite and tall ones 🤯 thanks for letting me know! I didn’t even know they did other magazines too!! X
@@SewingBunny I grew up with Burda 🤣 my mum and my sister were using it long before I even thought of sewing. I still have my mum's old magazines in German 🤣🤣🤣 anyway, it's a brilliant video, everything is well explained and I'm sure it'll help the undecided 😁
This is so interesting. I always see people talking about these magazines. You get a lot of patterns for your buck! I have made a couple of Burda Easy patterns (not from magazines). The thing that I would say is that quite often they are "easy" as they don't have much fitting. Very boxy and baggy and then they rely on belts if you want to have some shape! That said, it might just the ones that I did! Fab video x
whateverkatiesews I agree with you on that! The patterns in the easy magazine are also not very fitted and use simple pieces which I suppose is why they are easy! We need them to create a Burda Intermediate magazine 🤣 where they have all the range of difficulties but just with separate pattern sheets and full instructions like the Burda easy 🤣 however I suppose that’s what the paper patterns do the job for thinking about it 😂 xx
@@SewingBunny Hahha exactly!!!
Thank you so much for this vlog, it is very helpful and you have explained it very well. Cant wait to see your makes from the mags. xx
Ahh thank you so much! I haven’t managed to tackle anything yet but hopefully soon 😁👍 x
I have both. Recently made a casual cardi from Burda Easy. Very easy and turned out perfectly. Instructions were very clear.
I'm yet to try the regular Burda mag but I do have one and the road map patterns are a bit intimidating to me but like you I plan to give it a try too.
Brilliant 😁 great you have given it a go! Yes the Burda style is a bit intimidating with all those crisscross lines but I’m sure it can’t be that bad as so many people use the magazine 🤣 I hope to get something made up to prove that I can do it.....or just get totally confused haha x
I'd really like to see how you get on sewing the patterns from the magazines. I'm a beginner sewist and like you have a couple of Burda magazines, but have not been brave enough to try sewing anything from them yet. I was wondering what Burda Easy was like, so this video has been really helpful. I will definitely give Burda Easy a try next time I'm looking for a pattern magazine.
Brilliant glad you found it helpful 😁 yes I will report back in how I get on with the patterns once I have made them up 👍 x
Would love to see a video of you tracing a pattern from a Burda magazine. Thanks for the info.🌸
Thank you for the feedback maybe I’ll do that sometime 😁 xx
Looking forward to seeing how you get on Michelle, Burda patterns are like Marmite I think, you either love em or hate em 😊
Frugalisama yes I agree I’m on the fence at the moment until I actually try them I think 😁 x
I use burda quite often. The garments are very well drafted, especially the trousers. They always fit me without to much trouble. I have a bunch of burda easy magazines but I find myself not using them a lot. The styles are very simple and I also think the sizing is not as good as the regular burda, so I would recommend really measuring the pattern pieces. Burda also has the workshop pages where you get detailed instructions for one or two pieces per magazine
Joyce Thissen oh that’s good to know! Thanks for the heads up 😁 someone else mentioned that the easy patterns are more boxy probably to avoid having to get them to fit so it’s something I will bear in mind! Hopefully I can get her on with the Burda style enough to start using that x
Practicing burda style pattern with variety’s and more pattern in the same price as the easy virgin is good and better ,but I’m sure for beginners or only hobby of sewing is way better to start with the easy burda I guess sewers will be more comfortable and their next step could be the burda style
Thanks for the video it helps me before buying and saves me money 👍🏻🌹
Yes absolutely! When I recorded this I was in the ‘easy’ camp but now I have more experience I am much more drawn to the main magazine more x
Thanks Michelle for the review. I keep looking online at the Burda easy but I couldn't find anywhere to have a good look inside at the instructions, so that has been a great help. Think I will give it a try.
Tracey Meads glad I could help 😁👍 good luck with trying it out x
Thanks for your review Michelle! I didn’t realize there was a Burda Easy. I usually buy my Burda Style patterns online as they are about $5.99 Cad and the seam allowance is included. What is the difference in cost between the magazines and does one put out more issues per year? You certainly have to watch the sizing. I managed to purchase 2 tall patterns and I’m 5’4” so there will be some adjustments to be made.
Donna Woods yes the patterns you get online are from the magazines but you pay $5.99 per pattern when the magazine with all the patterns in costs a little bit more (around $9 I think?) but you have to do all the manual work 🤣 if you only like 1 or 2 patterns every now an again then just buying the patterns online maybe the way to go but if you quite like having a paper magazine to flick through then you get more patterns for your money with the paper copy. The Burda Style is monthly and the Burda Easy is every other month I believe 😁 yes the sizing you do have to look out for! X
Very good useful information, thank you
Thank you 😊
Thank you very useful I might give the burda easy to go now xx
Great! Glad you found it helpful i hope to make up a pattern from it very soon
I actually picked up a copy of each one before the covid thingy hit. Now that we are back open, I don't see them yet in our stores. So sad. So you have answered my questions, I wondered why they did 2 magazines. I really like the easy one. Though I have not tried one yet. Happy sewing, can't wait to see your make
Cathy Kieser I’m glad I a managed to help in any way 😁 yes I really like the look of the easy patterns so I’m looking forward to trying it out x
I would be interested in using these patterns but they are not in my size. The tracing on the Burda style looks a bit of a challenge, plus adding a seam allowance. They seem a reasonable option for a young slim person. Thank you for the review.
Carole Hack it is a shame they are limited on sizing as I’m sure many more people would buy! but I suppose you can say that about some independent pattern designers too. Yes i do think the tracing and bits will be a challenge but I’ll certainly let give it a go and see how I get on 😊💕 x
Thank you for the review on the two different mags. I am actually sewing a Burda commercial pattern right now. It is my first one. The pattern is slips, cami and robe and pjs. To me, pjs, loungewear is a good way to try out a pattern company, not used before. I'm just doing the cami.
Ooh good luck with your pattern 😁 I hope it worked out ok for you 👍 x
Thanks for the video, looking forward to seeing what you make
Siobhan Hayes thank you 😊 I hope I don’t struggle too much x
Here in Spain we have those magazines too. I bought some Easy and Style but the step by step are sometimes very confusing for me, more than finding the pattern to copy hehe. I would love to see some videos making and explaining the instructions. Regards
In a Trendy Town yes the instructions can be a bit confusing maybe at some point I’ll do a sew along for one of them and then you can see how confused I will probably get 🤣 x
Good vlog! I recently got a 4 issue subscription of Burda easy only to find I am a size larger by my measurements than the largest size. Planning to try a pattern by adjusting it a bit. Will let you know how that goes. Looking forward to your makes and reviews!
Vicki Fenlon yeah they don’t have a wide size range which is a bit disappointing but hopefully it won’t be too difficult to grade up a little and good skill to learn 😁 yes let me know how you get on I would love to know xx
Thanks for this video, I didn’t realise they did two magazines, I’m definitely going to buy the Burda Easy to try 😊👍🏻xx
Stitch Rip Repeat brilliant! Yes I was so pleased when Alex told me about it! I can’t wait to sew something up xx
What a great video! I saw Burda Easy in the shops and wasn’t sure about it. Burda Style is a step too far for me but might give Easy a go. Didn’t realise about no seam allowance! That could have been a disaster!
Mary Wallace ahhh thank you I’m so pleased it helped 😁 yes I agree maybe start with Burda easy and when you get more confident then maybe get one Burda Style and see how you get on! Good luck xx
Thank you so much for this video, I live in Italy and was going to try and get burda east but I am just out of the size range for burda easy so won't spend the money now! Thank you!
SelfSufficiencyDream I’m glad it helped you make the decision 😁 it’s a shame though that they don’t have a wide variety of sizes to cater for more people x
We don't get these in Australia. But I did get one out the library one time. I looked at the patterns all together and it looked so scary. lol. I also read in blogs you need to put seam allowance on the patterns. Not sure if that is true. But overall its great value with all the patterns you get in one issue. :)
Tracy ahh that’s a shame you do t have more access to these but great that your library stoked it 👍 yes it is true both Burda Style and Burda Easy you need to add seam allowance xx
Gingerbread&Co do they produce a burda extra(for larger sizes) in the u.K. Ive tried to look with no success
Loved this video!! I just bought my first Burda Style magazine a few days ago. Because I'm in the US it was an April issue. I'm hoping to make a dress from it. I'd love to get Burda Easy. Please share if you do a make. Thank you!
maureen capobianco thank you so much for watching! Yay glad you managed to get a copy of Burda Style 😁 yes if I do get round to making something I will be sure to share my experience xx
thank you for your explanation,really helpful.What do they cost?
I think the cost varies if you can pick them up in the shops it’s around £6 but if you get them online you have to pay the extra for postage so is more like £8 xx
I've used the Burda magazines for years and mine only came in German. I can't find the English version in Canada were in live anymore but I did find the German additions in a market at a nearby by city. I do like the patterns but I will say for some of the patterns you may have to be an experienced seamstress due to the instructions. Good luck
Jennett Hamilton oh that’s a pain you can’t get the English versions! Yes I agree I think you do need a good level of experience with some of the patterns as a lot look very scary! I’m going to start with the 1 or 2 dot difficulty as my first go and see how I get on 😁 not sure when I’ll take the plunge to do that 🤣 x
Good luck and I'm excited to see what you decide to sew. I'm sure it will be amazing.
Thank you so much. I really enjoyed that years ago I used to sew with Burda patterns before they had seam allowances but now all their paper patterns do have seam allowances. I love the bird of easy but it doesn't have my size in there. The burger style has way too many lines crisscrossing it would drive me crazy LOL LOL I'm sure he's just see the items that you sold from the Burda easy and the burdastyle. I hope you show them
Diane Crews yes it’s good that the paper patterns have seam allowances 👍 but yes I totally get how the magazine with all the lines could put people off! When I saw my first copy of Burda a couple of years ago I took one look and closed the magazine back up and left it in a draw 🤣 now I have a little more knowledge I hope it won’t be as scary now 😂 x
Thanks Michelle going to give it a go..I like Burda patterns
Zenda Connors yes they always have really nice styles! I can’t wait to try some 😁
Thanks for the info Michelle. I will try the Burda easy first, all those lines may put me off.
Annette Cowburn haha 🤣 yes I think all the crisscrossed lines can be very daunting but I think if you get used to it it may not be so bad xx
I am going to try both these magazines. Please could you tell me what tracing paper you use and where you get it from?
Penny Mack ohhh great good luck!! You must let me know how you get on 😁 I buy my tracing paper in 50yard rolls as I use loads of it and I get it from amazon - amzn.to/3eDedNv otherwise if you only need a bit then your standard kitchen greaseproof paper works well too 😁 xx
At the beginning of your you tube music you are in a jean type dress, could you tell me the pattern?
Cathy Kieser ahh yes that’s the cocowawa honeycomb dress in a chambray fabric 😁 xx
Could explain what the tall size of 69-100 means? It doesn’t make any sense to me at all? I am 6’ tall so often have to do all sorts of pattern adjustments I.e shoulder to bust, bust darts, bust to waist, waist to crotch etc etc so having a tall pattern sounds very appealing but what does the 69-100 refer to?
Penny Mack sure yeah it’s not the easiest thing to explain but basically you have a separate size chart for the tall patterns with different numbers. So a tall size 72 is the equivalent to a Burda size 36 or the next size up is a tall size 76 and that is equivalent to a Burda size 38 etc.. so the tall sizes are the same ranges but just with different numbers....I hope that makes sense! X
Sewing Bunny Thanks. Seems a bit weird but hopefully will be clearer once I have the patterns.
@@pennym2279 The Burda tall size range is drafted for 5'7' (176cm) so you would still probably need to add length, hope that helps - there's some info here- www.burdastyle.com/burda-measurement-guide
The problem with burda magazines is their sizes , too small especially the waist . The ‘ normal sizes ‘are usually incorporated in their plus size section which is so limited in choice and only offering a few styles in each magazine . To buy a magazine and yr only option is to choose from a couple of styles is not feasible. They also do individual patterns on their Burda websites of USA, UK , Russia, Italy. However although I prefer these patterns they STILL do not extend their size range !
They really need to update their size range and I am sure their sales would increase tremendously .
I totally agree! Independent and commercial pattern companies have become much more inclusive over the years but Burda magazine seem to be stuck with limited sizes. Let’s hope that they realise that so that more people can enjoy their magazines xx
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Haya. I get the Burda style & as yet not sewn a garment from it. I have attempted to a Burda Printed pattern & I will make a video about that at some point. I am wearing my Tee that is in the same fabric. . . hahaha. Thanku for sharing. Have a great day. xx
you got me in stitches yes I bought a few issues of Burda Style a couple of years ago and they just stayed in the draw 🤣 but now going to push myself to give it a go! I have only sewn 1 Burda printed pattern which was a super easy Tshirt so don’t know if their instructions are any different to the magazine xx
@@SewingBunny No the instructions are just as sparse . xx