20 October 2013

Review: Burda Style Mag Winter 2014


I bee-lined it straight for the craft section of the magazines to see if Barnes&Nobles in the USA had a wider selection than my small Canadian city bookstore store. The USA always has such variety - I love visiting! I get there and notice Burda Style had a different cover. Hmm? Is this new? It's quite thick and says Winter 2014. Hmm a seasonal Burda Style; not a monthly one? What Is This?


Turns out it is the very first issue of the new Burda Style USA! This issue has 40 repeat patterns from previous magazines within - 20 on the two paper insets and 20 available as free print-at-home downloads online. The paper patterns are printed on a thicker pattern than the monthly translated BurdaStyle which is incredible. AND the instructions are more indepth and and AND in PROPER ENGLISH! Written by an English speaker instead of translated? THANK YOU BURDA. I will no longer be left stumped and bubbling with laughter at the terrible translations and clothing descriptions.



In this issue they give you patterns from:
Plus Size - March 03/2013 (The Art of Great Style)
Woman's - December 2012 (Show Stopper & Vintage Dress
Woman's - October 2012 (Modern Sophisticate & Legends of the Fall)
Woman's - August 2012 (Candy Coated)
Woman's - June 2012 (Draped Dress Step-by-Step)



If you have a yearly subscription this issue would be a bust, but since my subscription started in Sept - this magazine more or less has every pattern I wanted out of previous issues. I've even searched eBay for a few of these back issues so I could have the patterns! But now I have them ALL from one $20 magazine. Totally Worth It!

So I'm wondering if Each season will be the same - repeat patterns from past magazines? Or if there will be new products? Hmmmmm. To subscribe or not to subscribe?

Great Job Burda Style USA!

Ps. My favourite patterns are the photos you see here! But More or less ALL of these patterns are GREAT.
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11 comments:

  1. lakaribane04 November, 2013 14:15

    Thanks for posting this! I was curious about this "US version" and just gifted one to a friend who used to sew when she lived here. I'm hoping this will jump-start the passion. I'm not interested for myself but I do like the idea of a downloadable pattern sheet. I'm one of those who doesn't mind tracing at all. Not sure I am ok with the half print/half download option, though.

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    1. Chrystal McKay04 November, 2013 15:04

      It is a great magazine. I'm pleased with it. I like the half downloadable option, it gives you choice. I prefer to have all traceable pattern inserts because I like tracing better than taping printed ones. But that was a GREAT gift to give to your friend! I hope it does jumpstart her sewing again!

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  2. Headquarters05 November, 2013 22:34

    Wow. I love every one of these patterns. Thank you for this, Informative and fun.

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    1. Chrystal McKay06 November, 2013 10:42

      Thank you. I always enjoy reading magazine pattern posts from other bloggers so I'm trying to stay on top of the ones that I have received. Just makes me life easier. Also great for recall later when I'm trying to find a pattern.

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  3. Mary06 November, 2013 10:10

    Hi Chrystal, I am here via PR, and love this post. Thank you. A friend (cairncrew on PR) gave me this issue yesterday! She had bought it and didn't vare for the patterns so I am the lucky recipient. I really like the styles you have shown, and look forward to a winter of tracing :-)

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    1. Chrystal McKay06 November, 2013 10:41

      But tracing is fun because you KNOW it'll lead to some beautiful makes! I actually find tracing calming.

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  4. SewCraftyChemist15 November, 2013 16:14

    I know that skirt is "plus" but I have to have it. I've wanted it since it came out! Ahhhh.

    I've been trying to find any indication of the included patterns so I can see if I need to stress myself out over buying it or not :)

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    1. Chrystal McKay16 November, 2013 15:33

      Buying this issue should be based simply on if you have the regular magazines for a few years or not. All of these patterns are re-productions from the previous magazines. But I hope this post is of some help to you and your buying decision!

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    2. SewCraftyChemist13 March, 2014 13:31

      I lost your blog but now I have found it again!!! :)

      Did you ever get resolution from Burda on the plus size wrapped skirt? I want that skirt. Then I was trolling the site and notice your comment about it beign missing. Anything?? :(

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  5. DonnaRae11 December, 2013 12:00

    Thank you so much for writing about the magazine. I was thinking of buying and went to Interweave to read the reviews. Two people reviewed and all they complained about was the printing of the patterns. Nothing about the magazine was written about the articles or tools in learning how to use the patterns. I am glad I did not pay attention and not buy because of their low star ratings or comments. I will for certain pick a copy up! Especially the premier. Thanks again!

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    1. Chrystal McKay11 December, 2013 15:00

      I'm glad I could be helpful! I always liked reading magazine reviews online so I thought I should provide some of mine. I hope you make some beautiful designs with the pretty patterns!

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