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Knip Mode , Burda or Ottobre Which do you prefer?
Heidi Ho Intermediate CA USA Member since 2/2/08 Posts: 557	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/14/10 4:02 PM I am thinking of replacing my Burda subscription with another magazine when it runs out. For those of you who are familiar with all three I am curious which you prefer? Do they all fit similar to Burda? Are they trendy or more basic?
chrisquilts_2   Intermediate USA Member since 6/16/06 Posts: 1164	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/14/10 5:13 PM I don't like Ottobre. I've not been successful in getting them to fit and the styles just don't suit me ------ Too much fabric to count...
racehorse   TX USA Member since 7/12/09 Posts: 1013	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/14/10 5:31 PM I think it depends on your lifestyle. I think Ottobre women's styles are made for housewives. I personally prefer more career-oriented styles. ------ Erin in Dallas http://amateursewist.blogspot.com/
Vibekeinyork Intermediate Member since 7/11/06 Posts: 838	Login to reply to this post In reply to Heidi Ho Like this post Date: 4/14/10 5:44 PM Ottobre Woman has a more simple modernist "Scandinavian" vibe than Burda, IMO. Both Burda and Ottobre have really good drafts. Knipmode's draft is not quite as good, IMO - at least for me, though Knipmode has the coolest boutique style patterns. Burda and Knipmode are both issued monthly, Ottobre Woman is issued twice a year. Google them and check out their styles on their respective websites and blogs. I'm too lazy to link.
Nancy K Advanced NY USA Member since 12/28/04 Posts: 7636	Login to reply to this post In reply to Heidi Ho Like this post Date: 4/14/10 6:27 PM Ottobre is not particularly stylish but it is in English. Knipmode is not in english, and the draft is definitely not as good as burda. The other option, but it is very expensive is Patrones. Only burda and Ottobre are available in English. I still love my Burda. ------ www.nancyksews.blogspot.com
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 7012	Login to reply to this post In reply to Heidi Ho Like this post Date: 4/14/10 7:27 PM La Mia Boutique. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
Vintage Joan Intermediate ON CANADA Member since 7/16/07 Posts: 9424	Login to reply to this post In reply to racehorse Like this post Date: 4/14/10 7:50 PM Quote: I think Ottobre women's styles are made for housewives. Housewives... I haven't heard that term for a long time. I know what you mean, but I think that doesn't give the full scope of what Ottobre Woman has to offer. There are quite a few casual, everyday styles, but also some rather special/interesting skirts and coats and other items that would be great for wearing to work or to various events. I think of Ottobre as laid back and earthy, but with a quirky punch. Here are a few examples: fall 2009 fall 2009 spring 2010 spring 2010 P.S. I wouldn't want to live without Burda magazines, but Ottobre Woman is so reasonable, most people can get that as well if they want to (works out to a little over $20 year in Canada for the two annual issues of Ottobre Woman, including shipping, and in the U.S. it's probably even cheaper). -- Edited on 4/14/10 8:01 PM -- ------ my shield and my very great reward (Gen. 15:1) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ http://clearingclearing.weebly.com/
quixoticpixels Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/2/08 Posts: 1129 Contest Committee	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/14/10 8:35 PM I suppose I'm a "housewife," (why does that term bother me so?) but I don't particularly care for Ottobre. The styles are a bit on the dowdy side. Knipmode has some attractive styles in it, but I can't comment on how well they're drafted. I still favor Burda :) ------ Amy http://www.quixoticpixels.com
Sew4Fun Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 6/23/04 Posts: 4839	Login to reply to this post In reply to quixoticpixels Like this post Date: 4/14/10 9:15 PM For me Ottobre isn't aimed at "housewives" (I don't like this term either ) but rather it has practical clothes for home, the park, doing the grocery shopping, weekend activities, casual dining, etc. Really good for the casual basics or wardrobe staples we all need. Burda on the other hand for me is dressier. Good for dressy casual clothes, work clothes, special occassions, etc. I feel they kind of compliment each other. Sew your casual basics from Ottobre and your dressier clothes from Burda. Knip Mode is a good magazine but like others have said I'm not so impressed with the fit. Burda and Ottobre fit me better. My two cents. ------ Belinda. Melbourne, Australia http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
quixoticpixels Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/2/08 Posts: 1129 Contest Committee	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/14/10 11:05 PM Yes, I think you're right about Ottobre's clothes being practical. I LOVE my Ottobre t-shirt pattern...I think it's from 2-2007. It's my tried and true. "Dowdy' was too strong a word and not quite what I meant :) ------ Amy http://www.quixoticpixels.com

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