Preview of burda's December issue

New styles
Start looking forward to our December issue. It's full of styles you'll love – from festive evening wear to warm coats and cozy jackets. You'll also find decorating tips for winter celebrations!

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Exciting creative trend

The cutting edge
On the cat walks, designers are showing cut-outs as graphic elements. We'll show you how to join the trend yourself – with a patent leather belt with organza “windows”.

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Our November issue

Signals set for fashion
Winter is already gray enough – let fashions in bright colors set exciting accents. Glamorous “Red Carpet” dresses live up to their name in sensuous red. You'll also find super 70's chic, feminine folklore with classic plaids, and more ... The November issue of burda magazine is on sale now!

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Creative idea from burda

Bounty of buttons
Take a simple handbag and add a whole collection of buttons – from large to small and simple to wild ... and create your own, very personal favorite bag!

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High fashion for dolls

Ladies in Red
The “Red Carpet Collection” for fashion dolls is just as glamorous as the real thing – after all, these doll dresses are tiny copies of the elegant gowns in the November 2009 issue of burda magazine. Girls of all ages will be delighted!

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Creative trend to make yourself

Sparkling
Rivets are seldom alone. This season, you can't have too many rivets – they sparkle like stars on garments and accessories. Here are a few examples and step-by-step instructions to make your own riveting fashions.

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Creative trend

Make your own pompoms
A trend from the catwalks. Little pompoms are real mood boosters – they are a great way to give accessories a little extra pep. We'll show you how.

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The height of fashion

Paris Fashion Week
Presenting the loveliest looks for the coming summer from the world's number 1 fashion capital. Let yourself be inspired ....

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Kids collection

Autumn has arrived!
Children love the season of kite flying, pumpkins, and colored leaves. School has started again and it's time for some new outfits! Let us show you some of our favorite fashions for kids.

Kids fashions

Relaunch blog

New Internet presence
Everything will be new and better! We're looking forward to presenting our website in an entirely new look and with lots of new ideas, beginning in autumn 2009. Read all about it in our relaunch blog!

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From burda 10/2009

Luxurious lace
At first glance it looks delicate – but it's packed with fashion power! You'll see lace everywhere this season, on garments and accessories. Let us show you how to make your own lace flower, step-by-step.

See how it's done

A trend from our October issue

There once was a trench coat...
The trench coat is “in” again – and so is the “trench-look”. To give an old trench coat a new lease on life, just follow the instructions in our free download.

The trench trend

Autumn decorating ideas

Harvest time
Brightly colored leaves, chestnuts, pumpkins – autumn presents us with wonderful treasures. Collect some of autumn's gifts yourself and turn them into lovely decorations for your home.

Decorating ideas

The trends from New York

New Look
At the Fashion Week New York, designers and labels such as Max Azria or Herve Leger (right) showed us what we will be wearing next summer! Just click your way through our little trend show

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Jackets, coats & more

Our favorites for autumn
What will autumn bring? New styles and old friends - and all definitely warm! Biker jackets aren’t just for summer, faux fur is always fabulous, vests/waistcoats are making a comeback, and coats are appearing in new lengths.

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All about needles

To the point
Everyone who sews knows a lot about needles but you might be surprised by how many different types of needles there are!

About needles

Cords, frogs, and more

Creative trend
Have you noticed? They're starting to appear everywhere – cords, frogs, and other corded embellishments on clothing and accessories. Let us show you how to make your own elegant cord belt and you'll be right in style!

The new trends

The top six
40's glamour, biker chic, power styles – these are the looks we will be wearing this winter. We've picked the most important looks and present them in our loveliest styles to sew yourself.

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The Plus Fashion special issue from burda style

Great new fashions for fall

Sensuous silhouettes for the city, cozy outdoor outfits, glamorous party looks – get ready for autumn with 35 exclusive styles in plus sizes!

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Taking measurements

It's a perfect fit!
In order to say that about the garments you sew yourself, you should thoroughly know the shape and size of your body. To take your measurements, you will need a measuring tape, a little time, and
our tips.

Take your measurements

A matter of know-how

Let Burda help
What's the meaning of the symbols on care labels? What information does a cutting layout contain? How is the direction of nap determined? You'll find the answers here – plus our Burda size tables to download!

Tips & tricks