KnipMode September 2010
18 August 2010, 19:07Still no August Burda or La Mia Boutique in my postbox (though I just found out my 6 month resubscription to Burda, made in a moment of weakness, won’t start until September now, argh.*), but KnipMode’s September issue arrived already, just like clockwork!
The first, colour-blocking feature has a bunch of great patterns in it, though I’m not quite sure about the styilng…
Case in point: fantastic coat! But purple Uggs? Really?
This knit dress appears no less than six times in this issue, but I thought you could see the lines best in this version. Though I think if I make this, I’d add a gathered waistband to the back, too, to make it all even.
I don’t care if this makes me an Eighties trendwhore, I love the ruched, leg o’ mutton sleeves on this teeshirt!
I hate the word “jeggings” with a firey passion so I’m going to pretend instead that these are slim, stretch jeans that you can only wear with tunics or other long shirts to cover up the elastic waist (I’d so alter these to have a slim side zip instead!).
LOVE! The tech drawing makes it look like any ordinary blazer, but I just adore that green colour so much! (Fun Fact: when I first moved to London, I painted my bedroom that exact shade and wished I could take the walls with me when I moved house!)
Leather is a big trend for this Fall, with quite a few good patterns emerging. This leather jacket would be a PITA to make with all those topstitched seams, but it would be SO worth it! There’s also a version of this jacket made up in denim, but I prefer the look of leather on it myself…
And lastly, another view of those slim, stretch jeans, this time paired with a really comfy, oversized sweater. Sweater knits are such instant gratification, I’ve got to keep my eyes open for some good ones in NYC!
And can you believe that this sweater is the same base pattern as the grey tee with the ruched sleeves?? Well done, Knip!
Meanwhile, in wedding land… I finished fell-stitching the lining to the exterior bodice all around the neckline and armholes, and then I went round and prickstitched the lining about 5mm from the edge to keep it from poking out at all (achieving the same effect as understitching, but taking a whole lot longer!). I managed to finish prickstitching the entire neckline, so only the armholes remain.
* Anyone have a good UK source for individual Burda issues that isn’t £10 a pop? Thank you, commenters! You found me a place within walking distance of my office that sells it for £4.75!
Comments:
Bridal bodice - buttons, lining and shopping! Bridal bodice - a slight (but fixable) setback
I JUST received my August Burda yesterday. When I went to their US distribution site last week there was a message in giant font saying “The August issue of Burda Style is late. Estimated mailing date is August 9.” So you might still see it…?
I agree about the skinny stretch jeans above; it would be so much nicer with a side zip!
— M Kate Aug 18, 07:22 PM #
I got mine from the local newsagent – picked up or delivered at the cover price. Got to admit that I have just cancelled because I felt they were repeating previous designs and they werent all that inspiring.(I prefer the designs in Patrones although they are generally more advanced/detailed).
— Kim Hood Aug 18, 07:32 PM #
Hiya, hotmail appears to be acting up, but if you want a copy of August Burda, I can probably get it for you?
— tg33 Aug 18, 10:20 PM #
Nice to see your picks from the September issue, I too think that it has a lot of good patterns.
— Sigrid Aug 18, 10:28 PM #
There are sweater knits at Goldhawk Rd at the moment (well, 10 days ago – at the 2 shops nearest the park end, on the side opposite the railway station) even cable sweater knits in 3 colours- wool blend (although claiming 100% wool, burn test maybe some cotton in there)
— kbenco Aug 18, 11:45 PM #
Selfridges or Waterloo Station WHSmith!
— nak Aug 18, 11:55 PM #
That leather jacket would so be a pita to make but it is pretty. The red coat with yellow pants and purple Uggs? Yuk I do like that dress, but I have so few uses for dresses.
— Nancy K Aug 19, 04:46 AM #
I get mine at large WHSmiths at the cover price. I used to go to the branch in Victoria station, now the one in Westfield.
— thebigmango Aug 19, 02:00 PM #
I buy my copies from the WHSmith’s newsagent near to where I work (the one inside Liverpool Street station branch, the one near to the exit for Tesco’s/Bishopsgate area) – you mentioned shopping on Brick Lane the other day – that’s near to Liverpool Street station :)
— Seemane Aug 19, 02:07 PM #
I too love those sleeves. They are fab for my narrow shoulders and convinced me to buy this issue. Quick, before they run out of LMB and I can’t buy it anyway, how weird is this issue?
I am certainly glad that you managed to figure out your wd issues.
— Nancy k Aug 24, 07:06 PM #