Burda WOF August 2006 is here

Burda WOF August 2006 is here and packed with lots to trace out and sew.Even though the temps are still soaring there are a few things that are calling out to be made ASAP.Already traced out a flippy skirt for starters , the crochet bag needs to be swatched , toying with a few options as leather pieces to coordinate unknown yarn colour is proving difficult.More on crochet bag project in separate entry.

There is a lot of glitz going on.1980's revival , gold buttons and all. I absolutely love the fabric bag in the above layout So very doable in oriental silks or even damasks and brocade .The embroidered skirt is also going into my inspiration folder.
The bad news is the back of the magazine highlights September preview, so far looks like going from one top ten stellar editions of Burda WOF to the worst.Babushkas, some Heidi type dirndl number.Seriously hope the other designs yet unseen will compensate.
The inside cover has a preview for the Burda WOF Plus Edition Autumn/Winter 2005/2006 , an issue I dont normally get , patterns need to be graded down and endlessly tweaked to get a reasonable fit ,but the styles look very nice and there will be a workshop on the Full Bust Alterations/Adjustments(FBA).
One wonder if it will be as good as the 1997 Burda WOF.Curious to see if they shed light on what Bust Cup size the Plus range sloper is based on.

The Ecru linen denim type jacket is almost done.I am in love , the sleeve is so fabby witha nice shape and eased effortlessly.Going to my Hall of Fame of pattern pieces to save.This is a notebook of exceptional pattern pieces , sleeves armscye, details , welts that work.Great for reproducing or"knocking off' " RTW
Need to decide whether to use snaps, or buttonholes and gilt/brass type buttons.