Sewing Pattern Magazines Guide: Burda, Knip Mode, Ottobre + more

All about the different sewing pattern magazines available around the worlds. The pros and cons, styles, sizes and lots more! Burdastyle playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLu6Y2YN78WDndDQqHwN6dcXA3OJt416 Ottobre Finland 7 issues/year (4 kids + 2 woman + 1 family) Finnish, Spanish, French, Swedish, Dutch, German, Russian and English Casual, basics, with simple lines and lots of knit garments. Most patterns are fairly easy to sew. Relatively detailed written instructions Illustrated instructions are very rare Large size range: 34—56 women, often at least 8 sizes for each style. men 46—56 Ease Sömndasmagasinet Alt om Håndarbeide/Symagasin Denmark Mostly female and children + some home dec 12 issues/year Danish, Swedish and Norweigan Simple styles, Large size range: 36—56 women, usually 6 sizes for each style Very rudimentary instructions Ease Burda magazine 17 languages English, French, Greek or Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Scandinavian languages and plenty more Female: 34–52 (usually 5 sizes for each style) Men 46 54 Plus petite and tall garment in most issues. Semi-detailed written instructions. Usually, 1 or 2 illustrated tutorials in each issue Style: Fashion-forward, lots of detailing and interesting pattern construction, but there is always a few easy to sew patterns in each issue too. Very well drafted patterns. Generally rather fitted rather than lots of ease, unless it’s part of the style. Knip Mode/Fashion Style Dutch magazine 12 issues/year Dutch and German edition Sizes 34—54. Mostly patterns for females. The patterns are drafted for a body length of 172 cm, whereas most other European magazines drafts for a 168 cm. Contemporary designs with some fashion-forward styles and often interesting detailing. Somewhat fitted but with comfort easy, I think the fit is close to what is common among RTW, at least here in Sweden Relatively detailed written instructions Illustrated instructions are rare Patrones Spanish 12 issues 36—58 (which equals 34—56 in Northern Europe) Contemporary and elegant. Often designer inspired garments, some are based on actual RTW garments, but that seems to have changed in recent years. Relatively detailed written instructions Illustrated instructions are very rare Fairly fitted unless, unless it’s part of the style. ✂️ Shop my sewing books and patterns https://shop.thelaststitch.com/ 📘 Order my latest book Master the Coverstitch Machine https://www.thelaststitch.com/master-the-coverstitch-book/ 🏃‍♀️ Get my book Sewing Activewear http://www.thelaststitch.com/sewingactivewear ✂️Aila Workout Leggings Sewing Pattern https://shop.thelaststitch.com/products/aila-leggings ✂️ Shop my favourite sewing tools https://www.amazon.com/shop/thelaststitch Sign up to get a quick guide to the best sewing machine stretch seams http://www.thelaststitch.com/knit-sewing-machine-stitches/ ✂️Find me on the Internet✂️ My blog: http://www.thelaststitch.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/laststitch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laststitchsew/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.se/thelaststitchsew/ Amazon Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases that are disclosed as Amazon affiliate links.