Open Source Sewing: Burda Style
Posted on 22. Jun, 2009 by [modern media mom] in Around the House, Crafts and Hobbies, For Fun, How-to, Latest News, Links & Resources, Personal Growth, Productivity, Resources
I’ve mentioned here before that I have a love for Open Source (OS), whether it be software, design or development. Free doesn’t mean it’s cruddy when it comes to OS.
Burda Style is a sewing site that has adopted the Open Source philosophy:
While creating BurdaStyle, we were captivated by the open source philosophy: the sharing of intellectual property and allowing the public to adapt it to their specific needs. We assimilated the concept to BurdaStyle, removing the copyright from our patterns. Our open source sewing patterns are free to be used as a base for your own design. Whatever you sew, you can sell if you like. We believe that removing copyrights from our designs will inspire creativity and spawn multiple new designs – and that’s wonderful!
Not only is it a site for learning techniques and gathering ideas, but readers can contribute their own tutorials, tips and techniques. The “How-Tos” section is fabulous – with a plethora of instructions. There is even a category for Maternity Wear Alterations.
It is also a community with an active forum and a blog.
Whether you are a seasoned sewer, looking for new patterns, or a newbie wanting to learn some basic “how-tos” Burda Style has it covered.
Thad Zygmont
Apr 17th, 2010
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Anna Allen
May 25th, 2010
Most countries in the third world never respects intellectual property rights. piracy is so rampant in asian countries.’-~
Zachary Evans
Jul 23rd, 2010
intellectual property is not really respected in most countries in asia where piracy is so rampant.`*.