The Pattern Pages

There’s nothing better than the cold winter giving way to the sunshine of spring with longer days and new blooms. It’s time to feel uplifted and inspired, and hopefully this issue will help shake off the winter blues and re-awaken your sewing! So man

Unwoven is an editorial project by the non-profit organisation Textile Exchange, which helps the fashion, textile, and apparel industry reconnect with the resources it uses. This publication pulls apart and reconstructs perceptions of clothing and te

The new Maven fabric collection from Art Gallery Fabrics is overflowing with a rich palette of greens, ruby, gold, and blues and showcases mixed textures and intricate details that will transport you to a world of eclectic boho charm that’s perfect f

This blossom is associated with love. Aphrodite, the goddess of love, pricked herself on a bush of white roses while rushing to the rescue of Adonis, and her blood stained the white petals red, forever linking this flower. The rose’s beauty is also a

As a sewist, I’m so not into fast fashion, and I also rarely buy a sewing pattern when it first hits the marketplace. I suppose that’s me being the opposite of fast fashion or consumerism. I dislike the disposable society in which we live! I also muc

The polo shirt is perfect for spring/summer. This relaxed-fit top is pullon but features a stylish button placket and collar. Make in knit fabrics for an everyday garment or sew in woven for smarter occasions. Polo shirts look stylish when constructe

EDITOR JULIE BONNAR GRAPHIC DESIGNER EMILY BONNAR GINA AND RALUCA GEORGETTE PATTERNS IBEN ANDERSEN REVSBECH BEKLAEDT PATTERNS LINDSEY RAE SEW TO GROW KIM COLLINS ANN NORMANDY PRESS OFFICE CICO BOOKS KATIE MATTHEWS KB SEWING MACHINES CAROL BENTLEY AKA