Australian Stitches

We talked about the new ‘winterized’ prints and the fresh ways to wear them in our fashion overview for the season last issue … but there is no fresher way to wear print right now than in a fabulously flattering dress (we showed an always-right wrapd

Jersey knit is known as single knit. It has a lengthwise stretch making it suitable for dresses, tops and lingerie. Double knits are firm. They have only moderate stretch which makes them suitable for jackets, suits and pants. Interlock knit has a

There are pivotal moments in our lives; moments that we want to remember forever. And one of the most joyous, yet stressful, is a wedding. Judith has met many brides over the years, taking care of their wedding dress alterations. But, even when a dre

Early attempts to invent a machine for sewing were unsuccessful mainly because a hand-type needle with the eye in the thick end was used. In 1846, American Elias Howe created a needle with the eye different needles for industrial sewing machines. The

Most women are aware of their individual figure challenges, but are completely in the dark when it comes to vertical proportions. They may have a vague idea that they are high waisted or short legged, but the only accurate way to be sure is to be mea

6301 MOCK WRAP KNIT DRESS: ‘Just 4 Knits’ dress has slim or ›ared skirt, several sleeve options and a tie worn front or back. Sized for stretch knits only: interlock, jacquard, jersey, single knit or spandex blends. Misses’ sizes: 8 – 20. 6302 SLEEV

The shape of pants to come ... whether they’re fashionably cropped and printed, or classically tailored-to-a-T, they give any modern look legs. K4070: Pants have ›y front zipper, front and back waist darts, waistband with hook-and- eye closure and p

By Annabel & Violette Bénilan An ultra-funky book packed with fabulous fashion illustrations! Every page offers doodlers and artists the chance to get creative and colour in, decorate or doodle on. The unfinished illustrations help you to hone your s

This pattern really was an easy custom fit – taking advantage of the separate pattern pieces for the different bust-cup sizes and a multi-sized pattern resulted in a finished garment that fitted like a glove! With different sleeve and skirt options y

6844 coat (main image): Women's sizes: 32/34 – 52/54. 6838 jersey top (above inset): Women's sizes: 36 – 46. 6847 knit jacket (right inset): Women's sizes: 34 – 44. Burda Style patterns at www.simplicity.com ■