The Pattern Pages

Firstly thanks to you, for the wonderful response we had to our anniversary issue in May, and the lovely feedback we received. We couldn’t do it without your support! Does thinking about making trousers fill you with dread? I know it has us in the pa

With sewing shows cancelled and rescheduled over the last 18 months, we are now pleased to let you know that the Sew Your Style competition organised by the Creative Craft Shows (and in association with us) will be judged at a special ‘Sew Your Style

It’s something to celebrate when a company reaches 100 years of business. Janome celebrates its centennial anniversary with its official birthday on 16th October this year. Janome has led the way with innovation in sewing machines and technology has

Yosaku Ose set up the Pine Sewing Machine Factory in Takinogawa, Tokyo, which was the first domestic sewing machine manufacturer in Japan. The first hand-cranked sewing machine, the Model 53 (Pine 500 type} was created. Janome created the Model 102,

Based on its red and white corporate colours used for the company name, a new logo has been created to express Janome’s roots as a sewing machine manufacturer and celebrate its centenary. It features a sewing machine from the time of its founding as

What was your eureka moment when you decided to create Maven Patterns? There wasn’t really a eureka moment as such! I’d known since I was little that I wanted to be a fashion designer. I studied and worked as a pattern cutter for many years but reali

This beautifully soft and charismatic fabric is made from high-quality European linen and GOTS certified, chemical-free organic cotton. The fabric is woven in Finland and the two colours show here have been exclusively designed for Named, and only av

www.aliceandcopatterns.com Designed in London by mother and daughter team, Alice and Lilia, they believe dressmaking should be fun, with fast and simple techniques so you can sew inventive and stylish outfits at home. www.bobbinsnbuttons.co.uk Julia

The heroic working women of World War II inspired this factory wardrobe of camp shirt, pleated slacks, and overalls with sweetheart bib. Rosie the Riveter was the fictional character pictured in posters to recruit women into the work force during the

Lapped zips are perfect for hiding a regular zip in the side or centre back seam of a garment, particularly on skirts or trousers. My method for sewing them is quick, easy and perfect for beginners! You will need: • The garment you wish to add your z

Loren Dress from By Hand LondonSizes 2-38 (UK), 00-34 (US), www.byhandlondon.com Inspired by the knockout that was Sophia Loren. This lovely peasant-style dress can be cut and stitched in as little as one and a half hours! The dress features a comfy

Tell us about a little about yourself and how you came about setting up your pattern company? I’m 41 years old and loving life! My two careers have collided in the making of SIZE:me and there’s nothing more satisfying! I have a BEng (Hons) in Civil &

By Jules Fallon ISBN: 9781446308745 Sewing for the Soul takes you on a journey through the year with sewing patterns, projects, recipes and drinks to celebrate each season. The physical act of making something, using your hands and mind to connect to