Issue 36 - January 2024

The Pattern Pages

The first indie sewing magazine for the modern dressmaker

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36 A New Year Of Sewing
I’m not one for making New Year’s resolutions mainly because I’m not very good at keeping them either! However this year, I have resolved to commit to sewing a little more sustainably and using the fabrics that I already have. Our wonderful cover - T
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On Our Radar
Made Label has relaunched its website along with its sewing patterns. The pattern brand has introduced a curvy range to its collection as well as projector file formats! All its patterns are available in sizes Misses 4-18 and Curvy 16-30 (AU/UK). Eac
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Fancy Pants
If have you been looking for a pattern to make pleather skinny fit jeggings then look no further, the Julie Leggings are the answer. These close-fitting jeggings have pockets, a comfortable high waist and are great for beginners. Ultra cool with a 19
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Full Seat Adjustment
Trouser styles come and go. At one point, we thought that sweatpants would be the new universal normal and tailored trousers a thing of the past. But there is always a need for a sleek pair of trousers, a pair with room for movement that is also func
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WE love Peach Fuzz
This stunning cocktail dress is perfect to show your true colours at parties! This princess-cut dress has a wrap of fabric at the bust for an off-the-shoulder look. The dress closes with an invisible zipper, and a slit at the centre back for ease of
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Hot Fabrics
This fabric has all the benefits of regular knitted jersey fabric but has a design within the fabric structure as opposed to being printed on the fabric. It’s ideal for dresses, tops and any garment where an added texture is wanted. There are two lov
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Sweatshirts On Demand
Sweatshirt is soft to the touch and is ideal for making cold-weather garments like sweatshirts, hoodies, comfy joggers and lounge sets. It comes in a wide range of plain and printed fabrics but have you ever thought of creating your own printed desig
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Sweatshirting
The sweatshirt family includes sweatshirt fleece-backed and loopback/French Terry and varies in thickness. Good quality sweatshirt has a smooth jersey flat rib on the right side and is soft on the wrong side. French terry and loopback sweatshirt fabr
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The Everyday Jacket
This stylish semi-fitted short unlined jacket has a crew neckline, and raglan sleeves, and is finished with contrasting bias binding and optional patch pockets. The pattern is perfect for making in double-sided quilted fabrics and repurposing fabrics
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IN THE middle
The Kelly Coat is a cosy midi wrap coat with a beautiful shawl collar, patch pockets and belt. Sew this coat entirely without a sewing machine using a simple embroidery technique. This slow-fashion project will take about eight hours to complete and
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The Slip Kit From Sheepers
The Slip Kit is a DIY kit that makes a traditional pair of hand-sewn Moccasin mule slippers. The kit comes in sizes 2-9 (UK) so is perfect for all the family and makes a great gift as it comes in its own presentation box! ✖ 2 x leather soles lined wi
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Hooked On Books
By Maddie Kulig | Published by C&T Publishing, www.ctpub.com Maddie Kulig’s passion for making lingerie turned into a successful business and she is the founder, sewist, and driving force behind Madalynne Intimates. Sew Lingerie! takes you through th
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10 Minutes With Fionna Hanna
www.fionnahanna.com fionnahanna You haven't always worked in the creative industry, what made you change direction? About 15 years ago, I was working in clinical research and I remember getting a pension statement about how much there would be to ret
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PATTERN Preview
We love this pattern, it’s versatile and can be made with or without sleeves, and it offers a range of finishes that will suit all tastes. This body contouring T-shirt has five different necklines and four different sleeve options that can be interch
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Keep Your Stuff Tidy!
amzn.to/3uzGNgs Store all those loose sewing notions, it’s made up of individual caddy compartments that can be stacked into the wheelbase. Keep adding the trays as your supplies grow to dizzy heights! www.crafterscompanion.co.uk This is a great litt
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Project: The Shadi Skirt from Named
4-28 (UK) 0-24 (US) 32-56 (EU) Print and assemble your pattern sheet. The pattern sizes are layered so make sure you select only the layer/pattern size you want to print as well as the text layer, this should also always remain active. Use the test s
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Get To Know Your Sleeve Styles
These sit hugging the shoulder cap These fall between the elbow and the shoulder These sit just below the elbow These sit at the wrist The in-set sleeve is fitted into the armhole matching sleeve and armhole notches to create a perfect fit. Also know
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The Edit
It’s all about the sleeves this year. A sleeve is an important part of a garment and a different sleeve shape can completely transform the style of the simplest of tops, dresses and jackets. Look out for patterns with double and puff sleeves, sleeves
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WIDE LEGGED Trousers
Sizes 6-22 (UK) & 2-18 (US) A0 copy shop & A4 print-at-home Download this pdf pattern for free from The Pattern Pages website. Use coupon code: TPPWLT3624 at checkout Download by: 30th March 2024 www.thepatternpages.co.uk These wide-leg trousers are
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Out & About
The loose-fit straight jacket (no 1053) sits at hip-length and has a front zipper with an underlap. It’s finished with lots of extras like topstitched welt pockets, cut-on fur trim, yoke back and the collar features a throat latch. A very stylish coa
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Decades Of Style
The Fashion Museum is temporarily closed while it prepares to move to its new home in the centre of Bath, Somerset in several years. During this transition period, the Museum has an exciting array of digital content to keep us up to date with its col
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