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CONNIE CRAWFORD JACKETS B6261: Loose-fitting, slightly flared, unlined jacket has collar, sleeve with slit, and topstitching. Designed for medium-weight to heavyweight woven fabrics, such as linen, twill, shirting, brocade, or quilted fabrics. Misses

Often overlooked for unlined designs, such as day dresses (Vogue V9046) and pants (Vogue V8652), interfaced hems have several advantages. Since the interfacings are cut on the bias, they create a more attractive hemline with a smooth, rounded edge in

This technique can be used where thin shoulder straps are an extension of the armhole bindings. 1. Cut two self-fabric bindings 3cm (1¼in) wide x the required length of underarm and shoulder strap. 2. Stitch the right side of the binding to the wrong

Our M & S fabrics are Ideal for any safari wardrobe – from Zimbabwe to the New York jungle! And, happy sewing – David M Tinworth, Martin & Savage Fabrics – davidt@mands.com.au 1. Marrakesh, 60% linen/40% cotton, colour: Khaki, 127/133cm wide. 2. Marr

I’ve depended on a Bernina machine for hassle-free stitching for over two decades. After Ribbon, one of my Labs, got tangled in the cords and pulled the machine off the table, down two steps, and about 20 feet, I didn’t have to be told that the machi

Overall, the ease of pattern alteration, the camouflaging ability of the style, and the capacity to enhance figure assets is most important. Imbalanced figures benefit from garment separates (two-piece outfits) rather than continuous lengths such as

V1477 TODAY’S FIT BY SANDRA BETZINA:(Inset) Pullover tunic (also in top length, close-fitting through bust) has looped/twisted front, bias front and three-quarter-length sleeves, wrong side may show on draped handkerchief sides. Sew in lightweight mo

Apart from being ill-fitting, a bra in the wrong size can result in damage to the breast tissue and cause back pain. Being measured and fitted for a bra will insure that underwires are not cutting into or putting pressure on breast tissue, and that y

1012 VINTAGE ’60S DRESS PATTERN: This vintage dress has neckline variations. Make it retro in colour-blocked panels or collars, which is modern again, or go classic in a single fabric and colour. Sew in chambray, crepe, damask, faille, lightweight de

If you would like to make this Free! Pattern from Cleckheaton, email cate@australianstitches.com.au and it is yours. Please state in the ‘subject line’: Stitches/ Cleckheaton Knitting Pattern Vol 24 No 9. If ordering multiple patterns, just state in

Most of the listed fabrics have multiple uses, but for this article the recommendations for fabric use refer only to lingerie and sleepwear. The style of pattern and the end use will determine the fabric you finally choose. Below is a list of suitabl

6415 ‘EASY JUST FOR KNITS’:Pair this miss knit tunic with leggings or jeans and you're ready to go! Pattern includes tunic-length top with various asymmetric hem lines and sleeve options from sleeveless to long. Sized for stretch knits only, such as

K4142: (Main image) Unlined jackets have one-button front opening, long sleeves and uneven hemlines, with collar and cuff variations. Designed for medium-weight woven fabrics, such as cotton types, linen, crepe or gabardine. K4146: (Insets) Pullover

THE SEASON’S HOT-SHOT TOPPER: AN EASY CARDIGAN COAT THAT’S BEST OVER A SLEEK DARK BASE − M7262 KHALIAH ALI (EASY): (Main figure) Coat with sleeve variations. Pattern also includes buttoned poncho. For lightweight or medium-weight moderate stretch kni