Simply Sewing

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1 Thread Cult interviews with master craft people and creators in the home sewing, textile, and fashion communities (www.threadcult.com) 2 Love to Sew Helen and Caroline met online through their love of sewing, evident in these interview-based episod

SEW NEWS

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RAE CUMBIE (“Curve Appeal" – page 26) is the Creative Director at Fit for Art Patterns, which offers patterns for modern wardrobe basics that focus on fit and include artful design options. She coaches sewists of all skill levels, in classes and on h

Australian Homespun

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• 38 x 45cm (15 x 18in) cream 100% wool felt (head, arms, tail and ears) • 33 x 40cm (13 x 16in) black 100% wool felt (body and collar) • 20 x 30cm (8 x 12in) red 100% wool felt (headscarf and bow) • 20 x 30cm (8 x 12in) black and white print fabric

Simply Sewing

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Sewing a dart is often one of the first steps in the garment sewing process. Often, instructions will simply tell you to 'sew the dart' which, if you've never sewn a dart before, can be a tricky task to master on your own. There are many methods that

Simply Sewing

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"A huge part of the reason why I love sewing so much is that it gives me the means to create unique items of clothing that so completely reflect my style and personality that I feel 100% ‘me’ when I wear them. This Frida jacket is one of my recent

Australian Knitting

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• 6, 7, 7, 8, 9 balls 50g 4 ply Panda Regal Cotton in shade #7663 • 1 button • 3.00mm crochet hook • Wool sewing needle Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Actual size: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Length: 87, 88, 89, 90, 91cm

SEW NEWS

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PAULINE BRUCE (“Street Style Layer” – page 54), aka @sewuthinkucan on IG, has been sewing since age five. She expresses her creativity through pattern hacking by customizing commercial sewing patterns to create garments that are unique and reflect he

Love of Quilting

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Refer to Making Bands in Sew Easy Lessons for cutting and pressing tips. Here are a few helpful tips for success when working with bias edges: • Starch fabrics before cutting and sewing. • Press gently. Avoid back-and-forth motions that can distort

SEW NEWS

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My favorite thing about sewing and wardrobe planning is that it’s an evolving process and definitely not an exact science. I prefer to plan things by season and by month, and then give myself room to deviate if inspiration strikes. Planning by season

Australian Homespun

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By Noriko Misumi Joyful Mending shows you how to fix old items of clothing, linens and household objects by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features. Adding sewing, darning, felting or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other

Simply Sewing

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Alice, Atia and Juliet had completely different sewing experiences before coming together in July 2020 to create un:CUT, The Makers’ Podcast. Their chatty, engaging show is testament to the alchemy between the three sewists and thrives on their creat

Simply Sewing

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This embroidered tulle duster immediately caught our attention on Instagram, and a visit to Terrance Williams Designs quickly proved that the other creations are no less captivating! Terrance Williams is a self-taught sewist whose designs are focused

SEW NEWS

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I grew up around sewing, or at least the concept of it. With homemade quilts from one grandma, party dresses from another, and the occasional handmade Halloween costume, sewing always existed in my world as an approachable thing that people do. I mad

SEW NEWS

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1. If you are a fan of fashion, sewing, and cards then these Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing Book Playing Cards are perfect. Best-selling authors Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr bring fun fashion illustrations to life in this imaginative deck – you just m

Simply Sewing

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This Maxi Dress comes from the newly released book, The Great British Sewing Bee: Sustainable Style by Alexandra Bruce and Caroline Akselson. We love it for its frilled tiered skirt and the lightweight fabric that gives it an elegant hang. Share your

SEW NEWS

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DEAR READERS, The end of the year is my favorite time to reflect on what I’ve learned and accomplished. With All Sewn Up on page 88, you can do the same. As part of sewing and making with intention, we encourage you to pause and take a step back to a

Simply Sewing

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Leading by example is a trait that comes naturally to designer and sewist Fiona Hesford. Her advice for budding crafters is “not to run before you can walk and to try and avoid projects that are overly challenging,” which is exactly why her own Sewgi

Quick Quilts

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Stitch & Flip is a valuable and versatile technique to have in your sewing repertoire. Using the technique with strips rather than squares increases your skills and design possibilities exponentially. There are just a few differences to keep in mind

Simply Sewing

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Leila Kelleher is the pattern-maker behind the plus-size indie pattern company, Muna and Broad. Leila learned to sew from her mum while growing up in Sydney, Australia and eventually went to college to study custom fashion production. After college,

Capper's Farmer

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Next to the garden, the sewing room is one of my favorite places to work. I love being surrounded by colorful fabrics saved up for quilts, pillows, and, lately, dresses. When I was young, everyone made their own clothes because store-bought garments

SEW NEWS

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1. Your daily conversations are centered around your sewing activities. 2. Your fabric stash has its own room. 3. You've been know to say: “I deserve THIS FABRIC.” 4. In many cases, you find yourself sewing alone and enjoy it. 5. You’ve ever fin

SEW NEWS

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SN: Who has been influential in your sewing journey? TT: My good friend Lynn Lesher, who has made custom clothing for many country music stars and celebrities. She has a list of clients that is unbelievably impressive, and I am fortunate to know her

Australian Stitches

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This easy-to-follow, comprehensive guide is perfect for beginner sewers who want to get the most out of their sewing machine. With over 15 fabulous projects to make, from the simple to the more complex, including cushions, shoulder bags, soft toys an

Simply Sewing

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1. How adorable is this sewing mate? Who better to mind your needles for you than this friendly face from Wild Olive. £9.75, www.cloudcraft.co.uk 2. This far-too-relatable needle minder is the perfect disclaimer for the sewist with too many projects

Australian Homespun

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Where do you live and work? I’m lucky enough to live in the beautiful south-west Sydney region of Camden, filled with inspiring architecture and home to the beautiful Mount Annan Australian Botanic Garden. My studio is filled to the brim with fabric

Australian Homespun

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Please describe where you live. We live in a family home on the outskirts of Maitland in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. We have lived here for the last 22 years. My creative area is in the spare bedroom, which was repurposed for my ‘stitching

Simply Sewing

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Sue Wilkes-Siddeley heralds from generations of ‘textile folk’, born and bred amongst the Lancashire Textile mills. Her father, grandparents, and great aunt all worked in spinning and weaving and Sue feels strongly that yarns and fabrics are in her b

SEW NEWS

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WE’RE STARTING 2020 WITH A BANG! COLORBLOCK YOUR FAVORITE JEANS PATTERN, CREATE CUSTOM DYED FABRIC FOR A ONE-OF-A-KIND JACKET AND STITCH UP A CUTE CLUTCH FOR SPRING — WE HAVE TWO TO CHOOSE FROM! ALL IN THE FEBRUARY/MARCH ISSUE OF SEW NEWS. ■

Simply Sewing

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Sewing is my main love. I do like to dabble in other crafts but sewing holds a big place in my heart. I love when my other crafting pursuits Fit into my sewing too, like drawing, embroidery, and paper crafts. I’ve sewn for a few years now, but only g

SEW NEWS

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SN: Describe your perfect day. TS: Doing absolutely nothing. That day rarely exists, but when it does, boy, oh boy, am I a happy mama! SN: What’s your best way to decompress? TS: I have two ways that I decompress. One way is to sew the most dramatic