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I finally picked up the June issue of Burda Style magazine.  Apparently, it doesn't arrive in stores until over a week into the month here in Canada. Sucky.

But I waited as patiently as I could and was particularly pleased with this month's issue.

Though I must say, I think they consistently choose some of their least impressive patterns for the covers.

 Fist off are the Bridgette Bardot inspired pieces.  I'm excited for these vintage styles, particularly this one that can be both a bikini or made as lingerie pieces.

  

 I was so excited when I saw the preview pics for both this blouse and trousers, but was disappointing to find they were only in petite sizes in the magazine.  I think it is great to offer special sizing like this, but not to the detriment of showing it in regular as well.  But I like these so much I might be daring and try to alter the pattern to fit my longer body.

 

I'm admittedly concerned with this frock from the collection, because it looks like it should be a well-fitted, hourglass type dress, but seems to be designed loose around the waist.  There may still be hope to make it work if I go into it knowing I have to cut down the waist considerably.

I also love this blouse, which feels perfect for summer.  I'm sure it will go perfectly with the fitted pencil skirt I just made.  You'll be seeing that soon.

I have been wanting to make a new pair of shorts for the summer and these just might do.  I'm likely to lengthen the rise some for a truly high-waist style, though.

I must say that in the past I have been turned-off by the usually bad styling choices made to showcase patterns in this magazine, but in this issue, and particularly in this BB style section, I thought they stepped up their game.

They also added in some accessories and diy tricks that I actually found attractive for a change. The leather purse, and others, are patterns printed in the magazine.  Though I'm wary that there are no photos of that pleated belt being worn, so I'm not so sure how that would look on.

Finally, stepping outside the BB style section, there were a couple lovely maxi-length pieces I would like to make. I can just imagine how lovely it would feel to walk around in a gauzy version of this skirt, with a nice breeze blowing it around.

I'm also curious to make my own spin on this maxi dress.  Looks like it would be so comfortable.

I know I have heard an increasing sense of disappointment around the sewing blog land about Burda magazine.  It still did have a number of patterns that were were barely, if at all, tweaked and then listed as a separate pattern, so that is still annoying.  I do hope that this issue is a sign they are starting to listen to some of the complaints and the July preview is already out and looking pretty good, too.

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