Issue 29 - November 2022

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The first indie sewing magazine for the modern dressmaker

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Hello Issue 28!
We can’t quite believe it ourselves, but this issue is the last one for 2022, and hopefully the longer nights means more time for sewing. Over the next few months you might be preparing for parties and other events so Tilly Walnes from Tilly and the
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Editor Julie Bonnar Designer Emily Bonnar Cover The Audrey Top from Sew Over It (page 56) Blandine Clanet French Poetry Christine Lindebak Sewing and the City Jules Fallon & Team Sew Me Something Lisa Comfort & Team Sew Over It Lotta Jansdotter & Abr
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Season To Sparkle
Express your creativity and love of flowy fabrics. We love this embroidered tulle top, but this pattern will work well in lace, silk velvet, dobby, viscose, lawn and crepe - just about anything drapey! This top and dress can easily be made in a day a
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Sewing With Sequins
If you're thinking about making a dress for the festive season, you might be pondering on how to make it a showstopper. I suggest adding some head-turning sparkle with sequins? Sequin fabrics can definitely be time-consuming to sew, but just think of
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Hooked On Books
By Lotta Jansdotter | Published by Abrams This book is all about easy-to-sew, wear-everywhere garments! The book features flexible, unisex layering patterns for a tunic, shirt, skirt, dress, trousers, jacket, and robe and all the sewing instructions
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Et Voilà
It’s a funny story, as I never meant to become a sewing pattern designer! I was (and still am) working in a big consulting firm and I really like my job. But, on the other hand, I have always been into sewing my own garments and inspired to sew by my
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PATTERN preview
Create relaxed everyday garments with a loose fit, gathered bodice, shallow tuck across the chest and a hemline that dips slightly longer in back. Make the calf-length dress with two deep tucks around the skirt and sleeve hemlines or a hip-length blo
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Practical Patterns
The Imogen Top & Dress will take you through all seasons in a range of fabrics and will become a real staple in your wardrobe! This raglan sleeve dress has a relaxed and slightly trapeze shape through the body to give it a bit of swing. Version 2 wil
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What Is NAP
The pile or texture is created in the weaving process of the fabric. Nap refers to any fabric that has a directional appearance or raised texture. There are two types of napped fabric: Fabrics like velvet looks different depending on which way it is
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Sewing And The City
sewingandthecity TELL US HOW SEWING AND THE CITY CAME ABOUT? Picture it, “NYC, 2014,” said in my best Sophia from Golden Girls voice. I was living ‘the dream’ in New York City, working as a Director of Retail for Emilio Pucci. Besides being out and a
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HOT fabrics
Discover two new motifs – Peacock and Pinnacle – and three sumptuous colours – honey, berry and rosy. This Jacquard fabric is reversible and made in France with recycled fibres. The new Atelier Brunette and Studio Walkie Talkie collaboration is ideal
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The Big Sweater Edit
It’s time to dress in soft, cosy and warm layers and what’s better than a sweater knit! Like a cosy blanket, wrap yourself in a stylish jumper in your favourite AW fabrics in your favourite colours. Wear with the latest full skirt and pair with leath
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10 Mins With… SEW ME SOMETHING
www.sewmesomething.co.uk Tell us about how the business started? The business started in a small textile tech room at a local high school in 2012. Workshops were popular that we soon moved to our very own shop with a dedicated workshop space in the c
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Pat Bravo
www.artgalleryfabrics.com We talk to her about her latest tribute collection and about her passion for Art Gallery Fabrics. How did the love of sewing turn into painting your own fabrics and creating Art Gallery Fabrics? It’s a story of passion for m
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AUDREY TOP Sew Over It
FREE for annual magazine subscribers of thepatternpages.com Don’t you think that this sweet vintage-inspired knit top is straight out of the Marvelous Mrs Maisel’s wardrobe! It’s a T-shirt with a difference and will give any outfit a touch of eleganc
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Never Miss An Issue
THE FIRST INDIE MAGAZINE FOR THE MODERN SEWER Join our growing audience of dressmakers in changing the way we think and sew – this high quality magazine is sure to take pride of place on your coffee table, as we share our journey in slowing down fast
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Coco Chanel
Gabrielle Bonheur ‘Coco’ Chanel was a French fashion designer and businesswoman. Her extraordinary style was daring and free, and really ahead of her time. She has been credited in the post-World War I era for popularising a sporty, casual chic as th
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Wash And Sew!
As a beginner, it’s easy to think it’s not necessary to pre-shrink fabric before sewing but most sewers change their mind the first time they wash their finished garment and it doesn’t fit as well as it did! This is when you wash a fabric on a normal
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60 minute MAKE
For more inspiration from Lotta Jansdotter – read about her new book in the Hooked on Books feature in this issue on page 18 Small tote - 20cm (8in) wide x 25cm (10in) tall (folded height) Large tote - 34cm (13½in) wide x 32cm (12½in) tall (folded he
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PLAN Ahead
www.sewdiy.com Print at home, this set of pdfs to build your own project planner and sewing journal. It includes all the pages you’ll need to track, organise and document your sewing projects. All designs are formatted for Letter, A4, Half-Letter and
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On Our Radar
It’s not very often that entry-level models of sewing machines have new accessories released. Janome has just brought out the Fashion & Finishing accessory kit for oscillating hook sewing machine models, which contains a good variety of feet to assis

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