Issue 25 - March 2022

The Pattern Pages

The first indie sewing magazine for the modern dressmaker

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Spring Is Around The Corner!
Now we have the first two months of the year under our belts, we can begin to look forward to warmer days, lighter evenings, and the joys of spring! The new fabric collections are certainly putting a spring in our step so I’m sure you are going to lo
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On Our Radar
We’re excited to say that we’ll be back at Sewing for Pleasure this year, after a lockdown break of two years! We have lots of exciting news but at the moment, our lips are sealed. If you are attending please do come along and say hello, we’d love to
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Wide Leg Tailoring
Culottes are the ultimate middle ground between skirts and trousers – all the swish factor of a skirt but the practicality of trousers. These ones are edgy, versatile and a wardrobe staple that is perfect for all seasons. The pleated detail, large in
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Understitching
Understitching is a sewing technique that is achieved when you sew a line of stitching on the facing of a garment to secure the seam allowance underneath. This will prevent the facing or lining from peeking through to the outside of the garment and i
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Where Modern Meets Vintage
Sewing patterns has always been in the back of my mind as an alternative, but Ready-To-Wear (RTW) felt like it would be very glamorous so after graduation, I went to fashion week with a fully developed retro line and with the support of media. Unfort
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Directional Sewing
Directional stitching is when you choose to sew a seam in a particular direction when the seam line is not parallel to the warp or weft, and does not follow the grain of your fabric. This can greatly reduce any puckering or distortion in the fabric.
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HOOKED On Books
By Artiel García Aliste Based on the practice and experience of a master tailor, this detailed book contains the basic principles of traditional sartorial garment construction – the art of designing, cutting, fitting, and finishing menswear. The book
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HOT Fabrics
Roo-tid is a small design studio, run by Carly, situated in the wonderful surroundings of the New Forest. This company specialises in illustrating beautiful dressmaking fabrics to encourage people to slow down and sew. The quality and design of the f
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PATTERN Preview
Quebec Skirt, Itch to Stitch, Sizes 00-40, $13 (USD), www.itch-to-stitch.com A jean skirt is really an indispensable garment in your wardrobe. But have you considered a pull-on jean skirt? This one is slimfitting and shows off your curves. The skirt
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Take Two
The Gin and Tonic Dress from Our Lady of Leisure is a real eye-catcher! This gorgeous A-line dress has a unique ‘grown-on’ wrap detail. Sew this pattern in two contrasting fabrics but it looks equally lovely in a single colour too! We love the lovely
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Lets Talk Fabric With GOOD FABRIC
Good Fabric is offering TPP readers an exclusive 15% discount code. To take advantage use discount code PATTERNPAGES15 at the checkout over at www.goodfabric.co.uk We chat with Polina Karbanova about how lockdown, redundancy and a love of sustainable
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REDUCING Bulk
Seam allowances are usually between ¼in to ½in depending on the pattern designer and sewing pattern. This will be stated somewhere on the pattern instructions. It’s important to maintain this seam allowance when constructing so that the garment will
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A-Z Who’s Who In France
www.annarosepatterns.com/en Maud Demarque is the designer of Anna Rose patterns and creates patterns that are simple, timeless, wearable and a little quirky at the same time! She designs clothes that please her, but also she puts forward different ve
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WE Very Peri
Three gemstone stud earrings is certainly the best way to add a little glamour into your everyday outfit. 18ct Rose Gold Vermeil San Shi Amethyst Stud Earrings from www.tsaixtsai.com This leather satchel-style bag is made in England and will compleme
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MEET the MAKER
I believe everyone has an inner fashion designer waiting to be unleashed so the Digital Pattern Library (DPL) is all about making high-end luxury and sustainable fashion accessible for all through modern sewing patterns and tutorials. DPL patterns ha
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Clone Your Clothes
PATTERN PAPER | PAPER SCISSORS | PINS OR PATTERN WEIGHTS SHARP PENCIL | RULER | TAPE TIP: USE A FLEXIBLE RULER TO MAKE ANY CURVES Start with a simple garment like a knit top that can be copied by placing it flat on a work surface and tracing the seam
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THE Sangria Jumpsuit
FREE for annual magazine subscribers of thepatternpages.com A few years ago, we thought the jumpsuit was just one of those seasonal trends – here today and gone tomorrow, but the jumpsuit is here to stay and we’re seeing them in pretty pastel colours
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The EDIT Hear Me ROAR!
From leopard print dresses to zebra-patterned tops, these are all the animalthemed pieces to add to your wardrobe now! Animal print can be worn to the office in the form of a pencil skirt or tailored blazer or worn as a sporty top for the weekend. Th
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MAKE A Wrap TOP
1. Use a T-shirt in your wardrobe as a template. Fold the bottom corner of the sleeve template up so it easier to draw the underarm curve. 2. Make the style markings as follows: a. For front and back – mark the sleeves at the desired length or make t
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Beautiful People
The Fashion and Textile Museum (FTM) is the only museum in the UK that’s dedicated to highlighting contemporary fashion and textile design in the form of exhibitions, and exciting educational courses, talks, events and workshops. Founded in 2003 by a

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