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plus peplum jacket for plenty of options for your new wardrobe.
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Stitch a flattering dress
for any occasion.
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Learn how to appliqu and
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Wild weekend
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PATTERN CUTTING
FOR WOMENSWEAR
SUMMER SCHOOL
A step-by-step course for stitchers and
teachers to learn how to make patterns
for a variety of garments. Discover how
fullness is moved and manipulated. Find
out how to change necklines, adjust
panels and fit to your own figure. Learn
the core skills needed to develop your
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Venue: Moor Hall Shropshire - the studio and home of Bobby Britnell Textile Artist.
Taught by Judi Evans of Stroud School of Sewing. Date: 20th -24th July 2015
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YOUR
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4 garments
to stitch
Your FREE Simplicity
pattern is a fantastic
wardrobe pack which
includes pieces to stitch
a complete outfit. The
loose-fitting yoke top can
be sewn in a pretty silk for
a special occasion, or in a
light and airy voile for
summer, and has buttons
on the back neck. The,
above-knee length skirt
and straight trousers feature
a mock drawstring and
pockets. For chilly days,
make up the jacket, with a
stand up collar and peplum
detail in a coordinating
boucl or tweed.
Sew&Learn
This month well show
you how to...
3 Create a yoke
3 Work pleats
3 Make a casing
3 Princess seams
Style A
1 Yoke neckline
2 Gathered detail
3 Neck and
armhole facings
Style C
Style D
1 Mock
drawstring waist
2 Front pleats
3 Above knee
length
1 Stand up collar
2 Princess seams
3 Peplum detail
Style B
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YOUR
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In the
Pattern on test
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We stitched the yoke top in Amy Butler voile and the skirt in a soft navy linen
C R A S H CO U R S E ...
Stitch
Notes
on buttonholes
Buttonholes are a breeze with todays modern sewing
machines, especially if they come with the nifty long
buttonhole foot which holds the button in the back so
the hole you stitch is made to t perfectly.
3 The key to successful buttonholes is the right mix of
a new sharp needle, fabric, and support such as interfacing.
Any fabric can have buttonholes made in it, from ne
chiffons to stretchy knits, but the area must be stabilised
with interfacing or similar.
3 All buttonholes should have some sort of stabiliser
included. This may be the interfacing between facing and
main fabric, a special waist banding stiffener or a layer of
tear-away or soluble stabiliser. This prevents puckering or
pulling when stitching and helps keep the area stable
when buttoned up.
3 For very ne fabrics, place an additional layer of
soluble stabiliser underneath the fabric to prevent it from
being pulled down into the feed dogs.
3 Make sure your needle is sharp as buttonholes are
made with lots of compact zig zag stitches (satin stitch)
worked closely together, and pierce through three or
more layers.
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ON YOUR
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SHEET
ESSENTIALS
Woven fabric with some drape, 150cm wide, 2.5m or 114 cm wide, 2.7m
Lightweight fusible interfacing, 40cm
Invisible zip, 28cm
Coordinating sewing thread
SHIFT DRESS
Dimensions:
Size
Bust (cm)
Waist (cm)
8
85
83
10
90
88
12
95
93
14
100
98
16
106
104
18
112
110
20
118
116
4
2
5
Cutting guide
1 Front, cut one on fold
2 Back, cut one on fold
3 Front neck facing, cut one on fold in
fabric, cut one on fold in interfacing
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There are 27 built-in
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cut bobbin winding system. It also comes with ample
accessory storage and an instructional DVD. Priced
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Next issue we have a
sleeveless shell top
pattern from The Great
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Fashion with Fabric, in
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ON YOUR
FREE PATTERN
SHEET
LEARN WITH
Kirsty Hartley
The author
teaches you to
sew a little girls
appliqu dress
Appliqu, pockets
and facings
Dimensions
This adorable pinafore is so easy to stitch, with just a front and back, plus simple
facings. It features button closures at the shoulders and has a fun appliqu design.
Use the landscape scene provided or why not get creative and make your own
templates? You could even use some of your little ladys drawings.
3
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DRESSMAKING
WITH MAY
DARLING
DETAILS
Why we
love it...
Why we
love it...
Separate pattern
pieces for cup sizes
A to D aid achieving
a perfect fit.
The plunging
V neckline gives an
elegant shape to the
upper body.
An underlined
and boned bodice
adds structure
and support.
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For Butterick patterns, visit www.sewdirect.com, 0844 880 1263.
TERN TODAY!
SUMMER
WEDDING
Why we
love it...
Flattering halterneck
option.
Vertical panel lines
flatter and lengthen
the body.
Add a shawl to
balance out the
bottom half.
Your wedding dress is a really special garment that helps you celebrate one
of the most important occasions in any girl's life! When choosing a style, not
only should it make you feel beautiful, but of equal importance, it needs to
be comfortable.
Many years ago a friend said to me, We should wear our clothes, they
shouldnt wear us. To enjoy what we wear we need to feel comfortable. A good
fit is key to a wonderful finish and I am going to take you through the various
stages that you need to build into your preparation.
Firstly, check your measurements against those on the pattern envelope.
Select your paper pieces and cut them out. Now place them onto calico, curtain
lining or sheeting. Take care positioning the grain line as this will affect the way
your temporary garment or toile hangs. Draw the grain lines onto the fabric
pattern using a pencil or fabric marker. Sew these pieces together using a 1.5cm
seam allowance as you would for the real garment. Put the toile on and fit it to
your body. Use this to make all your alterations and only when the fit is perfect
should you go anywhere near your special fabric. Mark any alterations, then
unpick the toile and use this as the pattern to cut out your dress.
When pinning and tacking, use wedding dress pins which are fine and will
not mark. Use pale thread for tacking as darker colours will leave a residue of
fibres or spots in your fabric which will not come out. Heartbreaking on white
or cream material!
Put a new needle in your sewing machine. Use good quality thread and
practise machine stitching on a spare double piece of wedding dress fabric.
Enjoy the creative process and make a garment fit for this special occasion.
Until next month,
Why
not try?
Burda 7090
Sizes 12-30
SWEEPING COLLAR
OPTION
May Martin
For more dressmaking advice,
pick up May Martin's Sewing
Bible: 40 Years of Tips and
Tricks (25, HarperCollins).
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Essentials
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Coordinating fabric, scrap
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LIBERTY DRESS
Dimensions
Custom sized
The desire to twirl comes as standard with a stylish gown, and this simple to
make frock is no exception. Perfect for parties, it could also easily withstand
everyday play. With appliqu detail and delicate Liberty print fabric, this
dress can be customised to suit any little girls favourite colour palette.
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Stitch an easy
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Liberty Tana
Lawn Wilmslow
Berry C
Think pink with this
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If pinks not your thing,
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LORNA MONJE
I applied
for the
Sewing Bee
as a dare!
I am really thrilled
to bits for Matt,
he thoroughly
deserved it
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NEIL STACE
Army Lieutenant Colonel Neil Stace started
sewing at school out of protest because the girls
were allowed to join the football team. He was
initially mocked by his troops for taking his sewing
machine on tour to Bosnia and Afghanistan,
until they realised how useful it was for their
uniform repairs and making curtains for their
accommodation. Aside from his family, Neil has
two extreme passions; sewing and rugby. He has
been known to rush straight off the pitch to finish
a dress for his wife to wear at dinner that evening!
Neil learned his craft from his mum and sisters,
and has made everything from wedding dresses to
ammunition pouches and rugby shirts! And while
he wowed the judges most weeks, hes not without
fault: Im always pulling cotton rather than using
scissors. Im also lazy with pinning patterns I end
up just cutting! And the bromance Neil and Matt
shared throughout the series is set to continue, with
Neil commenting on Matts win, I am really
thrilled to bits, he thoroughly deserved it.
Keep up to date with Neil on Twitter,
@sewingsoldier
Matt kept
his very best
for the very
last sewing
challenge
We had three
incredible sewers
in the final, and
really tough
competition, but
Matts avantgarde dress was
just incredible
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WENDY GARDINER
THE REALLY USEFUL GUIDE
SIMPLICITYS STITCH GURU ON STITCHING ZIPS
So many of todays fashions have the zip attached to the outside of the
garment and now there are pretty lacy edged designs just perfect for
this method of insertion.
Neaten the raw edges of the seam into which the zip is
to go by overlocking, overstitching or zig zag
stitching. Mark the zip position on the right side of the
fabric, so that the top of the zip is in line with the
top of the garment (remember to allow for seam
allowances). Mark the position of the bottom
of the zip teeth. Set the zip aside.
With right sides together, sew the
seam from the hem to the
bottom mark (where the zip teeth
finish), back stitch to anchor the
stitching, then increase the stitch length to
the longest to tack the rest of the seam. Press
the seam allowances open.
Working from the right side of the garment, lay the
zip face down over the seam just stitched, so that the
lowest teeth are on the bottom mark on the fabric. Stitch
across the zip tape close to the base of the teeth.
Flip the zip up, so it is right side up and the bottom of the
zip is now neatened, with the ends tucked underneath.
Lay the zip, with the teeth centred along the tacked seam.
Hand or machine tack in position.
Attach a zip foot and machine stitch down the zip tape
close to the teeth, catching the seam allowance
underneath as you go. Finish the top edge of the garment
as described in the pattern.
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WIN
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IWM D 2937
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For many working class women of 1940s Britain, sewing was not just a pleasant pastime, but a demanding occupation, and
not an optional one. More often than not, fresh-faced girls of just 14 were led down to the local factory by their mother in order
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war work by the government. Set in the heart of the East End rag trade, Kate Thompsons new novel, Secrets of the Singer Girls
explores the lives of the brave seamstresses who kept their foot to the machine pedal while the bombs of World War II dropped
overhead. We caught up with the author and the women who inspired the book.
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LAUREN
GUTHRIE
Grainline Patterns Moss Skirt. Photography by Julia Stotz and Brian Guido
Named Lourdes
Cropped Jacket
in a magenta
lightweight
wool.
Grainline Studios
Archer Shirt in
lightweight denim.
The digital world seems to be finding more and more ways into our lives and the sewing
room is no exception when it comes to dressmaking patterns. PDF versions are
becoming increasingly popular and readily available, which I think is really exciting!
It allows a whole host of amazing designers to bring their dreams to life and share their
own style with the rest of the online community. Its a lot quicker, easier and more cost
effective for smaller companies or individuals to set themselves up than investing in
printing, to then deal with storage, sales, and postage.
I know PDFs get some bad press. It is a bit of a drag when all you really want
to do is cut out and sew, but I promise, once you have it together, its totally worth it!
Especially when you get to stitch up designs that
might never make it to a printed paper pattern.
Here are my top tips for dealing with most
PDFs. Set the printer to 100% scale and only
print the test page first. It will have a box, which
should measure a specific size to ensure that it
prints to the correct scale. Once you have that set,
print the rest of the pattern sheets and remember
to reset the scale to 100% as its unlikely that your
computer will have saved the settings.
Next, trim the border off each pattern sheet; I usually just do the bottom and
right-hand edge. Leaving the border on two of the sides will make it easier to stick two
sheets together. Tape your sheets, connecting any markers or numbers labelled on them.
I then always trace off the size that I want onto dressmakers tracing paper. Its much
easier to pin this onto your fabric and keeps the main print out as a master copy.
Fold it up and keep it safe in a large envelope so it is easy to identify in the future.
There are so many different online patterns available and itll open up a whole new
sewing world! Look out for designs that have a series of sewalong blog posts to support
them. They can really help to explain different fitting issues and give lots of extra tips on
sourcing fabrics and styling.
Im working on the Grainline Studios Moss Skirt at the moment, which is only
available as a download. Its a really cute little design with pockets and a fly front. Im
using a fine needle cord with snowdrops on it as I think it will work really well with the
topstitching details.
In between keeping my to sew list under control, Ive recently been really busy
working behind the scenes on a new website. Im so overwhelmed and grateful for
how busy we have been, but I feel like weve outgrown the original one. Its a huge
project and something I want to work hard on getting right, so watch this space for
further updates.
Happy Sewing!
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BERNINA 350PE
This computerised model from Janome is ideal for all your home
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Essentials
Assorted fabric scraps, 45
Lining fabric
Wadding
Zip, 23cm
Dimensions
13cm x 23cm
Cutting guide
Use a 5mm seam allowance unless
otherwise stated.
PENCIL CASE
Make this colourful patchwork case as a gorgeous gift or keep one for
yourself and pack it full with your most treasured stationery. What can
be more relaxing than spending a peaceful afternoon colouring in
some beautiful pictures?
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4
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OUR
Patchwork
PROMISE
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&Share
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Essentials
Three printed jersey fabrics
Coordinating sewing thread
Dimensions
Custom sized
JERSEY HEADBANDS
Create the perfect addition to any outfit with these simple to make
headbands. Make them in any shades you like to match your favourite outfit,
or use them to add a pop of colour to a plain dress or top. With comfy jersey
fabric and minimal sewing, this is the easiest fashion accessory
youll love to wear again, and again!
sew ACCESSORIES
Parallel
Segments Quartz
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Caroline says
Do not be afraid
to pin!
of seams popping when they are pulled.
Thirdly, do not stretch your fabric while
sewing (unless instructed to do so in the
pattern). You may need to adjust the
tension on your presser foot to fix this.
Lastly, do not be afraid to pin! Stretch
fabrics have a tendency to roll, which
can be frustrating, and pinning always
helps keep you on the right track. Be
sure to test on a scrap of knit fabric
before beginning to sew your garment
to ensure you have got everything right.
Why not try my Out and About Dress
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sew ADVICE
Janet Davies
Nik Strode
began importing
Mexican oilcloth
after being
unable to nd
any in the UK.
Viva La Frida
was born and
has been
supplying
Mexican oilcloth
and Folkart to
the UK and
worldwide for
over a decade.
Visit www.vivala
frida.co.uk
Nik says
Oilcloth, also known as laminated PVC or laminated cotton, has
traditionally been most used as a table covering but is also a great
choice for sewing projects as it is hard wearing, stain resistant and
waterproof. There are so many ideas for using oilcloth including
bags, aprons, placemats, bunting, upholstery, purses, and more!
Oilcloth is stiffer than normal fabric but
can be sewn easily on a sewing machine.
I always practise on a small remnant rst
and there are a few techniques you can
use to make sewing easier. Using a needle
designed for stitching leather and a good
quality thread will help with the thicker
material. You may also nd that the
oilcloth feeds better when stitching if you use a roller or non-stick
foot on your sewing machine, or try covering the bottom of your
usual foot with masking tape, this will create more grip and lead to
the oilcloth feeding better with more even stitching. In general, the
thicker the fabric, the longer the stitches you should use. If sewing
more than one thickness of oilcloth, you may want to increase your
stitch length. Binding, buttons and zips can be added just like you
would with a standard fabric.
Oilcloth is
stiffer than
normal fabric
but can be
sewn easily
Lesley Lambert
Ella says
It is a fairly slow,
methodical process
Ella Johnston
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We stitc
Ring pillow
We had
cow print
accessories
OWN WE
Bunting
I held a
bunting
workshop
with some
friends
Do iet lf
yours
Fabric invites
Our invites were
a little bit of me and
my husband
As well as the saving which can be made
by making something yourself, you also
get to put your personality into the finer
details, which to me was so important.
The lace coupled with the rustic style
card, is a little bit of me and my husband.
We can be fancy when we want to be,
but will always stay grounded.
Marie Lineham
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Fabric bouquets
I can hold on to
it forever
A friend made my bouquet and
boutonnires from fabric, it was
so touching and I can hold onto
a memory of the day forever
Gaby Holloway
Headwear
We spoke to Samantha Cousins, creator of The Headmistress,
a designer of millinery for all occasions. Her bridal pieces are
simply stunning and often bespoke designs.
I think its a really wonderful thing to have something
handmade for that special day, which can reflect your
personality and also be kept as a keepsake. I often suggest
using a piece of jewellery, which is sentimental or precious
to the customer and then incorporate it into a bespoke
headpiece. I can then create a piece that fulfils all the criteria
for something old, something new. Its a wonderful feeling to
see the photographs of the happy couple on their wedding day
and feel like I have contributed to it in some way.
For more information visit www.theheadmistressboutique.com
sew LIVING
hed our
Frock stars
DDINGS!
With our
minuscule
budget, and a
tight time
frame, I decided
my only option
was to make my
own dress!
Accessories
I made bags for
myself and
daughter
I used mint green duchess
satin on the outside for my
daughters fold over clutch
and switched it to make the
lining for my own clasped
purse. I covered them both
in beautiful lace and added
a chunky metal zip on the
clutch to make it just a little
contemporary. My purse
was just large enough for
my phone, a lipstick and a
hanky! I had not sewn with
lace before and also used
my walking foot for the very
first time! Im so pleased to
have saved myself a
shopping trip and ended up
with two quality bespoke
purses. They feel so special.
Lucie Jones
It seemed right
that such a special
dress should be
handmade by me
The Victorian style I chose was popular
at the time. I remember making a special
trip to John Lewis on Oxford Street to
buy the material, in yards of course,
pre-metric. I chose a white crpe and
matching lining, there was no cream or
ivory back in the day; if you got married
in a church, you wore white! I used my
mothers sewing machine, a Necchi,
which I remember she was particularly
proud of. The only real issue I remember
was with the train, getting the dress and
the lining matched up; I roped my sister
in to help. She was in the process of
making her own bridesmaids dress and
matching dresses for two younger
cousins. Very much a handmade affair!
Liz Southgate
a
Fernando Hortiguel
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SEE PAGE
91 FOR
TEMPLATES
Lunchtime
Make
PIGGY PINCUSHION
In patriotic red, white and blue, with a sweet curly tail and a
ribbon bow, our little piggy pincushion will make a handsome
addition to your work space. He might look a little familiar
too. We were so enamoured with Annies version in episode
one of The Great British Sewing Bee, we simply had to make our
own, were sure youll love him too!
Go to www.sewmag.co.uk to
download and print the templates
(or trace from p91). Cut two bodies
and two ears from blue fabric,
reversing one of each. Cut two bellies,
two ears and a nose from red, again
reversing one. Mark the stitch lines,
letters and leg darts with an airerasable pen. Fold back each leg along
the centre of the dart line, then stitch
along the curve; these stop the legs
splaying out.
Essentials
Blue print fabric, 25cm x 30cm
Red print fabric, 20cm x 25cm
Matching sewing thread Toy filling
Button, 1.7cm Pipe cleaner
Air-erasable pen
MAKE A
SEWING BEE
MASCOT!
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Red alert
British ribbon
at home WITH
STUART HILLARD
Love is in the air in my neck
of the woods this month
THIS MONTH OUR FAVOURITE HOME STITCHER
SHARES HIS OUTDOOR LIVING IDEAS
Love is in the air in my neck of the woods
this month with not one but two weddings
to attend. Im keeping my fingers crossed for
beautiful sunny days, but Ill be packing a
poncho just in case! I have always enjoyed
dressing up for occasions and cant wait to
see the pretty confections all the girls are
wearing. My partner, Charlie, owns a
millinery company so of course we love
weddings and encourage all our girlfriends
to wear beautiful hats and fascinators... from
us of course! For the guys its usually the
same old suit pulled out of the closet, dusted
off and if youre lucky, a new tie is added to
ring the changes. Dull, dull, dull! So Ive
made myself a couple of new shirts in fabrics
by Tula Pink and Joel Dewberry, both for
FreeSpirit, and a rather smart London
waistcoat pattern from Sew La Di Da
Vintage. Charlie
got matching bow
ties and hankies
from the scraps,
poor love!
One of the
couples in question
recently bought a
large, ornate
free-standing bath
and had the front
part cut away to
turn it into a
garden seat.
As a wedding present they asked me to make
a thickly padded and buttoned seat pad.
Quite an unusual request, but I do love a
challenge! I used dressmakers tissue paper
to make a rough template, then cut high
density foam to size. Its an easy enough job
if you use a serrated knife. I then made a
welted cover with a zipped back, piped edges
and contrast buttoning. The bath has been
raised off the ground on plinths and the
cushion is in-situ ready for the newly weds!
Im keeping
my fingers
crossed for
beautiful
sunny days,
but Ill be
packing a
poncho just
in case!
Style
Advice
www.hamptonblue.co.uk
HOME INSPIRATIONS
This is the month that I really want to start living outdoors
as much as possible and making the most of the great British
summer! I love village ftes and traditional seaside towns,
and both of these institutions can inspire garden dcor for
a party or garden celebration. Throw lengths of pretty floral
fabric over trestle or wallpaper pasting tables for an instant
and temporary transformation. Make easy bunting in bright
fabrics to hang on fences and across the garden shed. A
windbreak is simple to fashion from heavy striped cotton and
thick wooden dowels, and if you have old deckchairs in need
of a facelift, quickly re-cover them in vibrant deckchair canvas.
Add homemade lemonade, Victoria
sponge cake and friends for
a party
that will
warm
everyones
cockles,
whatever
the weather
decides
to do!
Recycled and
repurposed furniture
is massively on trend
and works well for
the garden. Wooden
pallets continue to
be a great source of
inspiration for
benches, garden
seats and day beds.
Old tyres can make
wonderful bases for
garden stools with
added legs and a
smart upholstered
top. Look for thin
oilcloth which comes
in some pretty
amazing designs,
and is soft, flexible
and showerproof!
Stuarts
Stash
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ME TRENDS
O
H
Spring Scandi
BRING A SENSE OF CALM AND TRANQUILITY TO YOUR HOME
If busy prints and bold colours arent your thing, the cool geometric style of Scandi
designs could be perfect for your home. With a wealth of natural shades theres plenty
of scope for simple but effective style. Breathe new life into a room by creating a fresh
colour scheme with greens, blues and yellows, and bring a modern feel into your abode.
Clockwise from bottom left: 1 Kulla in Rosey Cheeks, Glimma collection by Lotta Jansdotter, 12.40 per metre, www.honeybeecloths.co.uk
2 Woven Burlap ribbon in Green by May Arts, 95p per metre, www.prettyfabricsandtrims.co.uk 3 Little Flower wooden buttons, 15p
each, www.prettyfabricsandtrims.co.uk 4 Mixed Bag Sprouts in Blue, 12.60 per metre, www.fabricrehab.co.uk 5 Zoe Light Green
Scandi, Happiness is Homemade collection by Tilda, 14 per metre, www.elephantinmyhandbag.com 6 Petal Pinwheels in Seafoam by
Michael Miller, 8 per metre, www.sewscrumptious.co.uk 7 Blomme, Westwood collection by Monaluna, 14.60 per metre,
www.misformake.co.uk 8 Cotton/hemp mix ribbon by Vivant, 1 per metre, www.prettyfabricsandtrims.co.uk 9 Little Leaves in Teal,
Westwood collection by Monaluna, 14.60 per metre, www.misformake.co.uk 10 Flower Bed in Yellow, House & Garden collection by
Michelle Engo, 14.40 per metre, www.misformake.co.uk 11 Summer Berrie, Summer Blues collection by Tone Finnanger, 16.80 per
metre, www.honeybeecloths.co.uk 12 New Forest Retro Flowers in Brown by Lewis & Irene, 11 per metre, www.sewscrumptious.co.uk
13 Tove in Rosey Cheeks, Glimma collection by Lotta Jansdotter, 12.40 per metre, www.honeybeecloths.co.uk 14 Copenhagen, 12.80
per metre, www.sewscrumptious.co.uk 15 Scandi Woodland Pistachio Japanese Linen, 18 per metre, www.fabricrehab.co.uk
16 Petal Print in Sage, Shape of Spring collection by Eloise Renouf for Cloud9 Fabrics, 14 per metre, www.misformake.co.uk
17 Honey Meadow Big Cream Flower by Lewis & Irene, 11 per metre, www.sewscrumptious.co.uk
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DOWNLOAD
TEMPLATES
ONLINE
Essentials
Plain green fabric
Beige circle print fabric
Green floral print fabric
Beige square print fabric
Cream felt
Coordinating sewing thread
Lace, 35cm
Tape measure print ribbon, 35cm
Shell buttons, three
Tissue paper
Tearaway stabiliser
Cushion pads: 30cm square, 30cm x 50cm
EMBROIDERED
CUSHIONS
Dimensions
30cm square
30cm x 50cm
Update your living space with this summers trend of meadows and
wild flowers and make this pair of cushions. The freehand machine
embroidery brings seed heads, blooms and grasses to life, which will
have you dreaming of sunny days. Why not stitch over a traced
design to build your confidence if you are new to this technique?
2
3
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GIVEAWAY
BONANZA!
Shell buttons
Tape measure
ribbon
Trim your cushion with this
tape measure print cotton
ribbon, priced 80p per metre,
www.thehomemakery.co.uk,
01483 361132.
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SEE PAGE
92 FOR
TEMPLATES
Essentials
Printed fabrics, selection
Plain white fabric
Plain cream fabric
Coordinating sewing thread
Pink flower button
Toy filling
Fabric glue
Thick card, 18cm square
Glue spreader
Poster hanger
Fawn yarn
Fawn lace, 3cm x 80cm
Crewel needle
Black beads
Dimensions
17cm x 19cm
ANIMAL PLAQUES
These oh so cute animal pictures would be perfect in any nursery
or childs bedroom. Making use of your fabric scraps, stitch a cat,
a rabbit or a mythical unicorn. To make them extra personal you
could embroider a name on the plaque. The question is, which one
will you make first?
Make
&Share
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LOVE IT...
BUY IT!
Rose print
This Blue Doily Rose is perfect
for recreating the unicorns floral look,
priced 6.50 per metre,
www.thehomemakery.co.uk,
01483 361132.
Go dotty
This lovely Tiny Dots print in
Cornflower Blue is nice
and subtle. Priced 11.80 per metre,
www.fabricrehab.co.uk
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quilters CORNER
CORINNE BRADD
OUR
Patchwork
PROMISE
Corinne
Loves!
If you have trouble
threading your needles,
this desktop gadget is a
life saver! It also comes
in pretty colours. Priced
6.51, groves@stockist
enquiries.co.uk
0145 388 3581.
I chanced upon
something at
the weekend
that might just
change my
quilting life
WI Rag Market
WHAT IM
WORKING ON...
This month I made a sweet pencil case for
keeping all those pens and pencils safe. You
could also store your crafting tools inside.
Its functional, yet unique and colourful at
the same time. Im thinking about rescaling
the design to make a bag or notebook
cover. Its a great stash buster for all those
gorgeous fabric scraps you just dont know
what to do with!
Find out how to make this in the May
issue of our sister magazine, Crafts
Beautiful, out now!
Faeries in My Garden
6 - 9 August 2015
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LUDLOW QUILT
AND SEW
ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
Coastal
Safari Park
Street Life
Spring Hare
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BLOCK
of the
MONTH
OUR
Patchwork
PROMISE
Make this quirky style look far more detailed with a busy print, or keep it simple by
using your favourite shades in plain cotton. This quilt is very versatile and would
make a fabulous statement piece in any room. We used the Geometric Bliss
collection by Jeni Baker for Art Gallery Fabrics which has so many pretty prints,
we just had to use all of them!
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Essentials
20 prints of Geometric Bliss collection by Art
Gallery Fabrics, fat quarter of each
White cotton fabric, 100cm x 130cm
Lightweight quilt wadding, 100cm x 130cm
Coordinating sewing thread
Dimensions
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Poppy
Coordinates
Petal
A flower print in a
fresh green hue.
A funky
abstract design.
Vertex
Tulips
Sweet
Pink and white
tulips on a coral
background.
We used the stunning Geometric Bliss range by Jeni Baker for Art Gallery Fabrics. For stockists, visit www.hantex.co.uk/agf
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his month's
collections
combine
cool
geometric repeats
with intricate orals
to create a modern
style in warm
springtime hues. For
Bryan Taphouse of
Lewis & Irene, a
garden full of
memories sets the
scene, featuring
sweet bird prints
and natural shades.
With hand drawing
at the heart of her
creative process,
Art Gallery Fabrics
Pat Bravo has
crafted her Etno
range using
sketches to
highlight her love
of ethnic design.
Both ranges would
make beautiful
home furnishings
and patchwork
quilts. Why not mix
and match your
favourite prints?
OUR
Patchwork
PROMISE
A Little Bird
Told Me
Lewis & Irene
MEET THE
designer
Bryan Taphouse
The inspiration for this
collection was taken
from my father's
memories of summer
as a boy: a long
cottage garden, with
little birds singing in the
trees. He remembers
my grandmother,
always knowing what
hed been up to. How
did she know?! She
would say in her
Welsh lilt 'ah, a little
bird told me'"
We love!
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Cottage Flowers
on Spring Yellow
sew SHOPPING
MEET THE
designer
Etno
Pat Bravo
Pat Bravo
I wanted to create a
collection that grabs the
ethnic expression trend
through a medley of
etchings. I crafted floral
motifs with bold brushstrokes and
combined them with geometric designs in
organic patterns. Etno is playfully created
with a colour palette of tan hues, spiced
yellow, aquamarine and rose."
Drops of Pamplemousse
A bold repeat
WORK COLLECTIONS
Dreams of Kandace
This months
Pantone colours
May's hues are
bright and fun
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Online at
www.printstopolkadots.co.uk
Or visit our pop up shop on 2nd May
Methodist Church, Witney OX28 6HG
10-4pm
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Love that
FABRIC
TIME FOR TEA
1
COMBINE
SORBET SHADES
WITH TEATIME
FAVOURITES
FOR WINNING
HOME STYLE
READER
OFFER!
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7
8
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DOWNLOAD
TEMPLATES
ONLINE
Essentials
Cotton canvas, scraps
Oilcloth, 57cm square
Coordinating sewing thread
Fusible interfacing, 20cm square, 53cm
square, 23cm x 163cm
Bias binding, 1.5cm x 60cm
Sequins (optional)
Wadding, 53cm
Basting spray (optional)
Pom pom trim, 160cm
Zip, 48cm
Washi tape
Cushion pad, 20cm x 51cm
Water-soluble pen
Dimensions
20cm x 51cm
PATCHWORK POUFFE
Ottoman pouffes make great footrests and occasional seating.
This style is inspired by Moroccan leather and is made from 35 different
prints, adorned with pom pom trim and square sequins. It has an oilcloth
base, which means you can even use it outside.
STITCH A POUFFE
With both right side up, place the bound circle on top of
the patchwork ring, with the circles outer edge
overlapping the rings inner edge. Pin and tack in place, then
topstitch the central circle to the patchwork ring around the
edge of the binding. Remove the tacking stitches. Iron fusible
interfacing to the wrong side of the entire patchwork top.
5
1
5
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Duck egg
colourway
GET THE
BOOK
Torie Jaynes Stylish Home
Sewing (14.99, Cico Books) is
packed with over 35 beautiful
projects for the home in Torie's
unmistakable style.
Photography by Sussie Bell,
illustrations by Kate Simunek.
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CHART
ONLINE
Susie s
KLOSTER BLOCKS
STITCH SCHOOL
Hardanger
embroidery
Master this clever technique
and create pretty coasters
Hardanger is a traditional Norwegian embroidery technique that combines drawn
thread work and cutwork. It is worked on Hardanger fabric, an evenweave, using
perle cotton. Geometric patterns are built up by stitching kloster blocks, which are
made in a counted thread satin stitch. Exposed threads are then cut and withdrawn,
and some of the remaining threads are overcast to create decorative bars that link
the design together. In this project, it has been used to create coasters in a simple
blue and white combination, although you could give it a contemporary twist with
different coloured threads and fabrics.
Essentials
22 count white Hardanger fabric,
20cm square
Blue perle embroidery cotton,
thickness no.5
White perle embroidery cotton,
thickness no.8
Tapestry needle, size 22 or 24
Dimensions
8.2cm square
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MAKE A COASTER
Go to www.sewmag.co.uk to download
and print the charted design. Mark a 72
thread squared area to be worked on with
pins, or by drawing the outline with an
erasable marker. Thread a needle with blue
thread. Count six spaces in on one of the four
sides, and begin to stitch a border of running
stitches, following the chart.
sew TUTORIAL
DOWNLOAD
TEMPLATES
ONLINE
STITCH A MOUSE
Essentials
Cotton fabric, selection
Felt, white, pink, yellow
Toy filling
Small buttons
Small black beads
Black embroidery thread
Ric rac
Dimensions
15cm x 23 cm (including wings)
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SEE P90
FOR BUTTON
JOINT
STEPS.
Cut out the pieces 5mm from the seam and clip the
curves and corners before turning right side out.
sew KIDS
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London Sketchbook by fashion illustrator
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We have five copies up for grabs. Tick the
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SINGER ONE
The Singer One is a stunning machine with a nostalgic feel that would take pride of place in any sewing room.
Not only does its contemporary design, based on the much-loved vintage shape of the early Singer models
make it stand out, but it is packed with easy to use features to enjoy.
The stylish display offers direct selection for 24 built-in stitches including six basic, four stretch, 12
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Whats more, if the presser foot is not in the down position before sewing, it will beep to alert you, and theres a
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Pocket pals
embellishments
Mojito hoop
art
Printed vintage
style cushions
Patch a
Liberty quilt
Plus...
This dress is
perfect for creating
your own unique
look, choose your
sleeve and neck
style, and get
stitching with your
favourite fabric!
FREE
NEWLOOK
PATTERN
NEW LOOK 6145
TWIGGY DRESS
5 looks in 1!
l Flattering shift
dress
l Neckline variations
l Multiple sleeve
options
PLUS!
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START
right
Machine Matters
with
Wendy Gardiner
5
1
2
3
How to...
attach facings
WHICH STITCH?
Blanket stitch can be formed with a vertical
straight stitch to the left and regular
horizontal stitches protruding to the right,
or vice versa. When hand sewn, it is primarily
used to finish edges of non-fraying fabrics
such as blankets, hence its name.
MACHINE FOOT
OF THE MONTH
Roller foot
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BACK TO BASICS
BLANKET STITCH
BACK STITCH
HOW TO...
create button joints
Limb
Body
SLIP STITCH
Attach the
other limb
with another
button, then
pass the needle
back through to
the other side
again. Repeat
several times,
pulling the
thread tightly
to fix the limbs
in place.
Button
Limb
Thread a
button onto
the needle and
attach by
passing it back
though the
button, limb and
body until it
comes out the
other side.
Button
Button
RUNNING STITCH
1
2
Limb
Limb
Body
Body
Secure the
needle on
one side of the
body and pass
through to the
other side and
through one
of the limbs.
Making binding
TOY SAFETY
2
3
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PIGGY PINCUSHION
templates
ear
A
B
BODY
Cut two (one reversed)
gap
BELLY
dar
dart
NOSE
EAR
Cut one
Cut four
(two reversed)
H
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over
laque c
line p
Cutting
ue
line plaq
fold
Cutting
o
Place t
CAT &
RABBIT
FRONT
HEAD
CAT &
RABBIT
BACK HEAD
EYE
Cut two
(one reversed)
Cut one
on fold
Cut one
on fold
HORN
UNICORN
FRONT
HEAD
Place to fold
Cut one
on fold
EYE
UNICORN
BACK
HEAD
Cut two
(one
reversed)
RI
ST
NO
CAT EAR
Cut four
(two
reversed)
tti
Cu
UNICORN
HORN
Cut one
e
lin
ng
co
l
fo
lla
Lower edge
ac
Pl
o
et
BODY
ine
cl
ra
ic-
RABBIT EAR
Cut four
(two reversed)
Cut one
on fold
Lower edge
UNICORN
EAR
Cut four
(two
reversed)
Lower edge
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Place to fold
ANIMAL PLAQUES
directory
BEADS & BUTTONS
FABRICS
I-Beads
0207 367 6217
Fobbles
01946 724764
Textile Garden
01903 815702
Frumble
07982 253748
Hansson Silks
01483 451628
BESPOKE
Harlequin-UK
01206 396167
Simple Way
01207 566100
BRIDAL FABRIC
Carrington Fleet Textiles Ltd
01204 692223
CRAFT SUPPLIES
Paper and String
www.paper-and-string.co.uk
Donna Flower
07896 922694
Hantex Ltd
01754 820800
Belle Fabrics
Dragonfly Fabrics
01435 819048
Eclectic Maker
0845 8625552
www.fabricland.co.uk
DRESSFORMS
AEG Adjustoform Group
01233 625227
Broadwick Silks
020 7734 3320
DRESSMAKING
Silver Needle Designs
0755 752 6061
EMBROIDERY
Needle Passion Embroidery Ltd
www.needlepassionembroidery.com
Butterfly Fabrics
01467 621455
Calico Kate
01570 422866
Clothkits
01243 533180
Coats Crafts UK
01484 690803
Fabric 8
01206 763432
Liberty
0207 734 1234
Fabric Magic
01225 768833
More Sewing
01903 442373
Natures Threads
07778507167
EVENTS
Big Textile Company Ltd, The
07711 371333
Grosvenor Shows Ltd
01406 372600
ICHF Events
01425 272711
Nationwide Exhibitions
0117 907 1000
Cotton Patch
01217 785327
Fancy Moon
0845 519 4354
Croft Mill
01282 859281
Fletchers Fabrics
01904 692984
Ditto Fabrics
01273 603771
Patch Fabric
01502 588778
Trident Exhibitions
01822 614671
FABRICS
Only Oilcloths
01772 790017
www.onlyoilcloths.co.uk
www.dotsnstripes.co.uk
www.sewmag.co.uk
directory
FABRICS
HABERDASHERY
MANCHESTER
BIRMINGHAM
1 Moseley St
Digbeth
Birmingham B5 6JX
Tel: 0121 622 6102
www.leonsfabrics.co.uk
Sewbox
01787 269366
Sew County
07944 006636
Sew Crafty
01628 620703
Sew Hot
0330 111 3690
Silk Route, The
01252 835781
Silks & Crystals
sales@silksandcrystals.co.uk
Stitch
0208 989 9970
Needlecase
01937 830422
Needlecraft
01442 245383
Needlepoint, The
01750 22123
NEW
THREADS QUILT SHOP
Rags
01905 612330
Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester
Tetford Fabrics
01507 533682
Thread Mill
01709 571684
Westfalenstoffe
01528 522277
White Tree Fabrics Ltd
0115 924 8666
FELT
Blooming Felt
01245 471690
Material Needs
FOR DRESS AND QUILTING FABRICS
www.material-needs.co.uk
Tel: 01278 794751 Simplicity, Butterick and Kwik Sew Patterns
www.sewcharming.co.uk
www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk
Specialist outdoor fabrics, zips, buckles, webbing etc.
Waterproof fabrics, microfibres, moleskin, sweatshirting,
cotton interlock, bag fabrics and canvas etc.
Ray Stitch
0207 704 1060
Sew Essential
01283 210422
Franklins Group
01206 563955
Aberdashery
01970 62888
Robert Kaufman
+1 310 538 3482
www.newforestfabrics.co.uk
Sew Curvy
info@sewcurvy.com
Calico Laine
0151 336 3939
02381 783386
www.new-threads.com
Nimble Thimble, The
01280 822236
HABERDASHERY
Purple Stitches
01256 882163
www.justsewpenrith.co.uk
01768 866791
justsewpenrith@googlemail.com
Quick Fabrics
0207 2494129
www.sewmag.co.uk
Windmill Fabrics
0289 7519229
Witney Sewing Machine Centre
01993 704535
Yards Ahead
01453 571010
INTERIORS
Dotty Brown
0161 725 9395
Down Quilt House
01302 329604
Musbury Fabrics
01706 244200
Needcraft
01992 700311
Pebbleblossom
01663 762457
KITS
Patchkits
www.patchkits.co.uk
directory
LACE
LEARNING
Gypsy Lace
01332 864466
Patchfinders
0161 478 1807
Mainly Lace
01702 306381
Bobbin Patch
01706 671692
Seams So Easy
07717 315735
Butterfly Quilters
01288 321480
Sew Brilliant
07975 631710
Patchwork Corner
01442 259000
Sew County
07944 006636
Patchwork Creations
enquiries@patchwork-creations.com
Sew La Di Da Vintage
caroline@sewladidavintahge.com
Patchwork Dreamer
info@patchworkdreamer.co.uk
LEARNING
Ardington School of Sewing
01235 833433
Barry Rogers School of Sewing
02380 982 595
Cowslip Workshops
01566 772654
Craftsy
www.craftsy.com
Crafty Sew & So
sarah@craftysewandso.com
Creative Sanctuary, The
01992 558106
Faff Room, The
amanda@thefaffroom.co.uk
Falmouth University
01326 255983
Fiber Art Studio
07949 782887
Gawthorpe Textile Collection
01282 773963
Just Hands On TV
justhandsontv@googlemail.com
Sew Materialistic
01292 285801
Sew Over It
0207 326 0376
Sewing Cafe, The
01455 698034
www.cross-patch.co.uk
enquiries@cross-patch.co.uk
01559 371018
Solent University
02380 319200
Patchwork Elephant
alexie@patchworkelephant.com
Stitching Boutique
029 2039 7049
Patchwork Garden
0114 258 3763
Studio, The
07803 935779
Fabrics Plus
0117 329 3857
Patchwork Goose
02890 351465
Patchwork Parade
0161 633 5900
Pelenna Patchworks
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