Issue 35 - November 2023

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The first indie sewing magazine for the modern dressmaker

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As I write the last editor’s letter of the year, I’m thinking where did those 12 months go? As I get older, time seems to go by so quickly but the one thing I find that slows me down is sewing. Sewing has always been my little bit of calm where I can
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The Column Dress
It’s the perfect silhouette for the office or an evening out. The Column Dress does have a little additional shaping on the hips and can be made at whatever length you feel most comfortable by just extending the hemline a little! Make it in half a da
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Feel The Stretch
This sweatshirt has an amazing 20 variations with pockets and 10 versions without! With I AM Rainbow you can choose to make it with a classic or overlapping hood, neckband or rib collar. Finish with or without ribbing or a zip and choose from kangaro
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On Our Radar
Here's some good news for sewists who favour projector patterns! Named has updated six of its patterns with a digital projector pattern: Kielo, Lilja, Ninni, Reeta, Taika, and Talvikki and all its future new patterns will include a projector file, an
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Make Me Tonight
www.makemetonight.com makemetonight How did you both meet and when did you decide to start the MMT pattern label together? SS: We first met about 30 years ago when I was a PR and Emma was a journalist. I wanted her to write something nice about one o
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WE Love tartan!
Tartan also known as plaid is a patterned woven cloth consisting of criss-crossed, horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours to form a rectangular pattern where the background is one colour. The interwoven stripes are known as a ‘sett’ and or
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Tencel™
Cool to the touch, with a liquid drape, this fibre is called TENCEL™ (pronounced ten-sell). A dream to wear, there’s a reason why this fabric is becoming more commonplace than cotton and linen in our everyday wardrobes. Before we explore this fabric,
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HOT Fabrics
Who doesn’t love a cosy coat? Modelo fabrics stand the test of time and look better for longer, and this Quilt Poly Fabric is such a good choice for gilets, vests, jackets and coats for this time of the year. The Macklin collection comes in two quilt
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Gift Guide
These adorable larger pin cushions have been crafted by hand using recycled materials making them the perfect gift for the eco-conscious sewer! There are six designs to choose from. Protect hands from the cold with these mitten kits. They contain all
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Mindful Sewing
www.lamazifabrics.com lamazifabrics TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS AND WHO RUNS IT WITH YOU. Lamazi Fabrics is a family business, run by a husband and wife team. James and Liana with the support of Sharlene who looks after Lamazi Fabrics’ s
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Project: The Lica Cardigan from My Image Patterns
6-22 (UK) 4-20 (US) 34-50 (EU) x 75-150cm main fabricx 75-150cm liningx Thread Bouclé, faux fur, boiled wool, quilted fabrics or rib knit, sweater knit or any knit with some stretch. Polyester for the lining. TIP: Make sure you print the PDF at 100%
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Get To Know Your Pleat Styles
A pleat is a fold of fabric that is held in place by stitching either at the top or bottom or both. Pleats are strategically placed to add volume to an otherwise flat piece of fabric. Pleats will add fullness, and create volume and movement to a garm
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PERPETUAL Pleating
We’ve loved this pattern since it was launched! The Esther Pant is loose-fitting and wide-legged and has unusual two angled overlapping pleats, a centre seam along the leg and front slash pockets following the angle of the pleats. This style sits at
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Perfect Piping
Piping is a strip of fabric that’s folded and stitched around a piece of cord. The strip of fabric is cut on the bias to go around curves and corners. Adding piping to a garment can be decorative but also functional as it protects seams/edges and mak
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Hooked On Books
Elisalex Jewell’s goal with this book is to show you how to start drafting simple patterns based on your own measurements in a way that is straightforward, fun, accessible and no longer restrained by the boundaries of a sewing pattern! It’s all about
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The Edit
Piping is an edge trimming formed by sewing a thin strip of folded fabric into a narrow tube and attaching it to the edge of a piece of fabric. It can also include a cord to give the garment extra body. Piping can add beautiful detailing and texture
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10 MINUTES WITH Katharine Wright from Top Stitch Makes
www.topstitchmakes.co.uk topstitchmakes Tell us a bit about yourself and your sewing background I’m Katharine Wright and I’ve been sewing since the age of seven. As a teenager, I made my dancing costumes and prom dresses. When I started working, the
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PATTERN Preview
This sewing pattern offers you the chance to customise your top with colour-blocking and using up fabric scraps. Choose a cosy hood or elegant neckband, add a kangaroo pocket and select a classic or trendy banded hem. Lindsey Hoodie & Top Ellie & Mac
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Here’s Your Chance To Win Yourself A Brand New DKS100 SE Sewing Machine
This is the big sister to the popular DKS30 SE from Janome! This fully computerised sewing machine is super easy to use but has all the features to make sewing simple and great fun! It has an extensive range of 100 built-in stitches with 10 large but
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Best Sewing KITS
We love this pattern brand’s Anouck Bohemian-style sleeveless cardigan. The kit contains the pattern in sizes 34-48 (EU), instructions and wadding along with enough silky cotton and a spool of 200m thread both made in France – all packed in an Oeko-T
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EVERYDAY Essentials
The Sweatshirt (no952) features a straight, regular-fit sweatshirt that sits just below the hip line. Nothing out of the ordinary there, until you see the front with its two stylish diagonal seams and zipped topstitched welt pockets. The front seams
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An Insight Into Another World
Who arranged your trip to India, where did you go and what was the main purpose of your visit? The trip was arranged by a company called Cloth Atelier, (www.mindfultextilejourneys.co.uk). Emma, who leads the trip, has lived in India for many years an
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EDITOR JULIE BONNAR GRAPHIC DESIGNER EMILY BONNAR A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR ISSUE 35 CONTRIBUTORS: COMPETITION SPONSOR JANOME ALLIE OLSON ALLIE OLSON PATTERNS LIANA AND JAMES GILLOTT LAMAZI FABRICS SUSAN SMITH AND EMMA BANNISTER MAKE ME TONIGHT
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60 MIN MAKE Reversible Fringed Scarf
1 x 112cm of woven fabric 1 x 112cm of a matching or contrasting woven fabric Finished size: 1m x 55cm wide 1. Cut a 112m length of fabric from selvedge to selvedge that measures 55cm wide from both pieces of woven fabrics. You may need to join toget
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