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Picks
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Our expert columnist
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OPTION with the addition ctive wear needs to have really flexible seams, so the
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the leggings.
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Download pattern online
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Zip, 35.6cm
Elastic, 1cm wide
Dimensions
Custom sized
Use a 1.3cm seam allowance LEARN WITH

Melissa Mora
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MAXI DRESS
The long lines of this maxi dress and peekaboo skirt are both classic and sultry the perfect
summer mix. Whether youre dashing around town or picnicking in the park, this dress is a
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1 1 Download and print the pattern at

www.sewmag.co.uk/templates. Trace
the front and back bodice pieces; custom fit
measurement (see online). Stitch the skirt
panels together on the right edge and press
this seam open. Gather the skirt top edge to
instructions are online. To modify the front match the bodice width at the waistline and
bodice to the maxi dress style, mark the sew, right sides together. Press the waistline
neckline at the halfway point of the curve. seam toward the bodice.
Draw a line (A) from there to the bust point.
Cut through the centre of the waist dart, to but
not through the bust point.
8 Fold the dress right sides together and
insert a zip in the left side seam. Sew this
seam only to the knee length mark. Press the
2 Cut the line from the neckline, to but not

through the bust point. Rotate the top half
of the bodice so that the neckline overlaps
skirt side seams open again. On the wrong
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the centre front, 7cm down from the neckline around the slits in the skirt.
edge. Draw a curved line (B) from this mark to
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bodice along line B.
9 Press the straps in half, wrong sides
together, matching long edges. Open
and press the raw edges toward the crease
2 3 To modify the back bodice, draw a 90 line

(A) from the armhole mark to the centre
back. Extend the centre line (B) of the waist
line, wrong sides together. Press again on the
original crease line. The straps should now be
1.3cm wide. Topstitch down each side. Pin and
dart straight up to line A. Redraw the waist tack the straps to the bodice front, pointing
dart lines from the bottom of the dart legs to down, directly above each waist dart point.
where line B touches line A. Draw a line (C)
from the bottom point of the armhole to the
centre back that touches the original top of
10 Press the bottom edge of the lining,
1cm to the wrong side. Unzip the dress.
Pin the bodice lining to the bodice along the
the waist dart [3]. Cut the bodice pattern on neckline edge, right sides together; it should
line C and the new waist dart legs below line C. extend 1.3cm beyond the zip either side. Stitch
Remove the dart piece and tape the remaining the lining to the bodice, leaving 1.3cm wide
back bodice sections together. openings at the strap marks on the bodice
4 Cut one front and back bodice on the fold

from outer fabric. The back bodice edge,
back. Turn the lining to the inside of the dress.
Press the neckline.
not the centre line, should be on the fold. Cut
another front and back bodice on the fold
of lining fabric. Mark where the back bodice
11 Push the straps into the openings on the
back bodice. Pin. Try the dress on and
adjust the straps; the back bodice will still be
pieces are taped together on the top edge; this loose in the centre. Topstitch the neckline
3
is where the straps will attach. edge, securing the back straps in the process.
5 Cut two 5.1cm x 45.7cm straps, and two

skirt panels that are each 0.75 times the
waist measurement in width plus 2.6cm, and
Stitch another line across the back bodice,
1.3cm below the topstitching. Insert elastic
through this channel and stitch to the right
maxi length (see online). Measure the top side seam allowance and zip tape.
edge of the back bodice and cut elastic to this
length multiplied by 0.8. 12 Turn the linings raw side edges 1.3cm
to the wrong side and pin, sandwiching
6 Turn the back bodice right side out and

press. Sew the darts on the front bodice
and lining. Stitch the bodice back to the front
the zip between the lining and outer fabric.
Sew over the zip line again, securing the
lining. Pin the bottom folded edge of the
along the right side seam, right sides together. lining over the waistline seam. On the right
Repeat with the lining. Tack the left bodice side of the dress, stitch in the ditch of the
seam together. Overlock the skirt side edges. waistline seam to secure the lining, or use a
7 Place the two skirt panels right sides

together. Measure down from the top
and mark each side at the knee length
slipstitch. Turn the skirts bottom edge 1.3cm
to the wrong side twice and press to form a
hem. Sew in place.
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LOVE THAT FABRIC
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Step aboard and ride the high seas with nautical-inspired prints
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assorted buttons, 1 per pack, www.hobbycraft.co.uk
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sew people
Lauren Guthrie
Each handmade garment has sentimental
meaning attached
S
ummer is my favourite time of planning one for myself using the Sparkle
year to sew but Ill be honest, Im Powder Gold fabrics from the spring/summer
not getting as much time to stitch as Atelier Brunette Collection. Ruffles seem to be
Id like at the moment. Between a popular trend this summer and I think the
looking after baby Sophia, moving peplum on this blouse is a subtle nod to that style.
into a new house and still keeping my toes in Now that my body is starting to get
the business, Ive had to put my sewing projects back to my previous size again after
on the back burner. It hasnt stopped me pregnancy I also really want to try making a
dreaming and scheming of some lovely pair of jeans using the Closet Case Files Ginger
summer makes though! Jeans pattern. We have some lovely denims in
As Ive been packing up my home the shop at the moment to choose from. If you
to move, I decided that it would be a good struggle to get jeans that fit from the shops then
opportunity to declutter. I must have over 100 making your own is a great alternative and we
handmade items of clothing now and its got are now running a two-day workshop where you
to the stage that I just cant keep them all. My Lauren on having to can do just that!
Our Summer Party event set for 16th
dilemma has been what on earth to do with
them! So much time, effort and lovely fabric say goodbye to some July is also fast approaching and Id love
has gone into those clothes and they have of her much-loved to find time make a new dress for that. We have
just had another delivery of beautiful Nani Iro
sentimental meaning attached to them.
After asking the sewing community garments cotton double gauze from Japan, so one way
of Instagram for advice I received lots of or another I might just have to find the time to
i love...
suggestions including; hoard them, turn them make something with it!
into a patchwork quilt, make baby clothes or
toys, donate to charity, sell them, do a clothes Happy sewing!
swap or give them to friends. I think reusing
the fabric for something else is a good idea but
I just cant bring myself to cut them up. Giving
Top Tips
to charity is also a great idea but one other
follower pointed out, some charity shops wont
sell clothes unless they have a fabric contents
and care label attached and mine dont!
Ive loved each garment for different
For long-lasting garments
reasons, whether its because Ive learned
a new skill while making it or Ive enjoyed
wearing it again and again. After reading The
Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie
Pick a fabric that is easy to
Kondo I put her principle of does this spark wash with your other clothes.
joy to every item and worked out what to keep.
I decided to accept that they had served me
well but now it was someone else's turn. So, in Create an outfit only make
August Im planning on having a special charity something that will go with the
sale, including some samples made for the rest of your clothes and shoes.
shop. Ill be releasing more details closer to the
time. Decluttering has really made me use and
appreciate the handmade clothes that I do have
Ensure it fits! Test with a
even more and it's created lots of space in my
wardrobe for new ones!
toile first or be sure to make
I really love the new collection from adjustments as you go along
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Papercut Patterns and after seeing several to get the best fit you can.
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Essentials No-pattern make!
jersey skirt
Jersey fabric, 1m x 1.5m
Elastic, 3cm x waist measurement
Coordinating thread
Dimensions
Custom sized
Use a 5cm seam allowances

throughout, unless
otherwise stated. Stitch a staple skirt in a stretch fabric
We love an easy-stitch make that requires little fuss, and this no-pattern
striped number by Amanda Walker is just that. Sewn using a four thread
overlocker, this simple skirt is a stylish wardrobe must-have! Use a
sewing machine to stitch the elastic together; however if your machine
features a stretch stitch function, this can be used throughout.
stitch a skirt
1 Take your high hip measurement which is
the position 5cm down from your waist.
Cut a strip of fabric to this measurement,
16cm wide. This will form the yoke. Cut
another piece of fabric that is the full width of
the fabric and the length you would like the
skirt to be, less 9cm.
2 Mark the halfway point along one of the

long edges of the yoke, which will
become the right side of the skirt. Halve the
areas between the first mark; these become
the centre front and centre back of the skirt.
Repeat the process on one of the long edges
of the skirt piece.
3 Pleat up the skirt onto the yoke. The

width of the pleats will depend on the
width of the yoke. There needs to be a box
pleat at the centre front and back of the skirt,
and two pleats either side of these. Take time
to achieve even pleats. Stitch in place.
4 With right sides together, fold the skirt in

half through the right-hand side,
matching the yoke edges together. Pin and
stitch together the remainder of the skirt.
Turn to the right side.
5 Measure around your waist and cut a

length of elastic to this measurement. Lap
the ends over each other, and stitch to
secure. Place the round of elastic inside the
top of the yoke. The elastic will be smaller so
will require stretching as it is stitched in place.
Its a good idea to mark the centre back and
front, and the right-hand side on the top of
the yoke. Repeat on the elastic, making the
join in the elastic the centre back point. Pin
these to the marks on the top of the yoke to
ensure an even stretch around the waistline.
6 Position the elastic slightly away from the

top of the yoke, so that the yoke will be
trimmed by the overlocking stitch, but not
the elastic attaching the two together.
Turn the elastic over inside the top of the
yoke and secure at the centre back and the
sides with small hand stitches.
7 Overlock or zig zag stitch the base of the

skirt. Fold and press a 3cm hem and
loosely hand herringbone the hem in place
to finish.
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sew style
Whats
that stitch?
Hand herringbone is
often used to work
decorative borders to
accent patchwork
or to catch stitch
hems neatly.
Watch, Floozie at Debenhams, shirt, 12.99, H&M, clutch, 24, Next
the haberdashery
Navy Stripe
This jersey stripe
in blue hues by
Cloud9 is perfect
for creating a
stylish number
this summer. For
stockists, visit
www.hantex.
co.uk/cloud9
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sew advice
STYLE SCHOOL
Give a 1960s classic a contemporary makeover
If, like us, youve been Sixties shift
LUXE LOOKS
inspired by the Sewing Bee to
grab some 60s style, make Simplicity 3833 is
a classic shift with
sure you check out our top
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are genuine retro styles, with key for the bodice for a
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go full-on retro with
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them so recognisably sixties. Our pattern that keeps
pattern of the month is a wrap-style on giving, choose
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Pattern ofth
an A-line dress with
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the Mon
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optional belt. The
pattern also includes
Based on a genuine vintage 1960s pattern, a lined button front
Simplicity 8049 is a stylish wrap dress. With coat with collar
and pockets for
no buttons or zips, its easy to stitch and
coordinated retro
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Relaxed City chic

gathering
WEDDING
SEASON...
sorted!
Just received an invitation and have
no idea what to wear? Dont panic,
fashion stylist Emma Slade is on hand
to provide her wedding dos and donts,
plus she offers advice on dressing the
part, whatever the location.
Church service
Country affair
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Key considerations
EMMA SLADE ADVISES ON HOW
TO WORK OUT THE BEST LOOK
TO SUIT ANY WEDDING
Before deciding on your outfit for the

next wedding youre headed to this
summer, remember to consider these
three key questions:
1 What is the theme of this wedding?

Even if there is no theme explicitly
mentioned, you should be able to
draw a few conclusions from the
invitation. Look for clues in the look
and feel; is it pristine white classic
stationery with gold typeface or a
more colourful country garden Marti chiffon dress, 120,
scheme? The style of the stationery www.phase-eight.com
Bold Leaf maxi
should give you insight into what the dress, 80,
bride and groom are aspiring to on www.long
their big day. Also, consider the couple tallsally.com
and their families personal taste and

religious beliefs. This will help you
decipher appropriate cuts and styles.
2 Consider the location. Will the

wedding reception be inside or
Relaxed gathering City chic

outside? Is the venue more regal, is it
vintage or modern? Remember that
style for a wedding is as much about
practicality for the location, as it is flair.
Emma says: If invited to a casual
Remember that style for wedding and youre unsure of
what to wear, a boho look is relaxed
a wedding is as much enough while still looking dressed
about practicality for the up. A midi or maxi length dress
location, as it is flair in soft, drapey fabric will look
great, either in a floral print, or
Do it
3 Ensure the main piece that makes
up your look can be worn again.
a leaf pattern, teamed with some
embellished sandals and maybe even yourself
To help with this, while its important some fake flowers in your hair.
to consider all of the above, ultimately New Look 6457,
remember that what you wear (even 5.95, www.simplicity
newlook.com
to a wedding) is still very much a
statement about your personal style.
Be comfortable in what you choose
and dress for your body shape, so
you can get lots of wear from
Do it
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yourself
McCalls Cerise plain chiffon dress
6073, 8.75, fabric, 4.99 per metre,
www.sew www.minervacrafts.com
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Emma says: For a city chic

wedding, being keyed in on the
Layered Leaves Wine seasons trends will keep your look
print polyester crpe,
8.99 per metre,
up-to-date. Luckily, many trends
www.minervacrafts.com for 2016 are wedding wearable,
including bold stripes, pleats and
floral. Texture in accessories,
whether it be suede, silk or even croc
skin detail on your purse is a must!
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FASHION STYLIST
EMMA SLADE TALKS
WEDDING STYLE
Comfort is king so be sure

to choose a piece that
flatters your body shape
first and foremost. Remember that
weddings are a long day so youll need
something youll be comfortable in for the
duration shoes included. If youre a stay
over guest, always pack two alternative
looks; one for if you suddenly decide
youre uncomfortable in your day wear
and another to cover any red wine spills
on the dance floor!
I have quite a curvaceous figure so
my wedding go-to is always a jumpsuit.
Soft tailored jacket, 32
and David Emanuel lace Busty figures with hips and bum should
fit and flare dress, 40, look for wrap dresses (these usually
www.bonmarche.co.uk
prove flattering and comfortable), while
those who are tall and slight should take
advantage of the wedding jumpsuit trend
Floral shift dress, 39, as well as floral co-ords. And remember
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the taboo plain white is a definite no no
for a white wedding, even if the bride
says she doesnt mind!
Country affair Church service Emma is a personal and fashion stylist.

Check out her personal style website at
www.backofthewardrobe.com and see
her fashion styling portfolio at
Emma says: Floral is always www.emmasladeedmondson.com
associated with country garden
weddings, so why not try this
Emma will also be at September
conventional print in a Fashion Week, showing how to
non-conventional fabric such as
silk. Alternatively, switch things Do it recreate London Fashion Week looks
up with a floaty fabric in a pastel yourself moments after they emerge on the
catwalk using only charity shop finds!
or muted block colour such as rose Visit www.charityfashionlive.com
Simplicity 1168, 8.15, to find out more.
blush pink. Look for an accessory www.simplicity
that could give your wedding look newlook.com
a modern twist, such as a
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Duck egg lace,

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Do it www.dittofabrics.co.uk
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New Look 6184,
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Emma says: Keep your cut
modest, opting for something just
above or below the knee. This means
you can afford to go bold with
colour. Add flair with details such
as a striking hat or fascinator, and
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With two patterns in one, Marigold by Tilly and the
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On-trend Why sew loves...

jumpsuit! Two patterns in one.
Easy-sew elasticated waist.
Darts and pleats to taper style.
iNDIE
pattern
Top picks from
news
independent designers
THE LEOPARD TALLIS

Stitch your own stylish collar in an amazing
turquoise leopard print thanks to this set
from Gather Kits! Choose from two design
variations, rounded and squared, perfect for
any outfit style. With everything included
in this handy kit, you can get sewing a fun
accessory in no time! Make for yourself or gift
it for a loved one, the choice is yours!
The Leopard Tallis, 10,
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Great gift idea! SIAN WHITEHEAD,
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Indie pattern news 87.indd 1 17/06/2016 10:17

sew style
Upton Dress
This stunning fit and flare style dress
features a tailored fit, extenuating
your curves and providing a flattering
neckline for all. The fully lined bodice
and hidden pockets are just some of
the style attributes youll love! Take
control of the design and choose from
a scooped or V neckline, high or low
back, and a gored skirt or deep box
pleats. Opt for a variety of fabrics to
achieve a different look each time,
and sport your pretty handmade
dress at any occasion!
Upton Dress by
Cashmerette, 14,
www.sewbox.co.uk
Why sew loves...

Stylish plus-size make.
Sizes
Fit and flare design.
Variety of style options.
12-28!
THE PLEAT DETAIL

DRESS & TOP
Sometimes a simple, understated
garment is exactly what we need, and
this beautiful dress and top combo is
ideal for everyday wear. With the sleeves
and body cut as one, and the addition of
an inverted pleat at the centre front and Axel Skirt
back, this style is figure-flattering for
A stylish skirt is top of every girls to-stitch list, and the
most shapes. Make in a light to medium-
Axel by Megan Nielsen ticks all the right boxes. This
weight woven fabric such as chambray
fitted knit design features a range of hem style options
or cotton shirting for optimum style.
to choose from, making it versatile and fun. Sitting at
The Pleat Detail the natural waistline, the simple construction is ideal
Dress & Top, 22.50, for newbie stitchers.
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Axel Skirt by Megan Nielsen, 15,
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Inverted pleat detail. 8-22! Three design variations. 3 styles
Perfect for light to
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Download pattern online
Essentials
Light woven fabric, 60cm x 1.15m
Cotton jersey, 10cm x 15cm
Stitch your own
Liberty
White or black elastic, 5mm wide, 2m
Satin ribbon, 50cm
Contrasting thread
Dimensions
knickers
8-18
KEY wrong right

side side
1 Cotton
jersey
Stitch line
gusset
Outer A sassy cut gives these knickers
gusset
their distinctive shape
Back
This pattern, dubbed the Brazilian by Flo-Jo Boutiques Delia Adey and
Erika Peto, uses plain elastic and a decorative zig zag stitch to create
a frilled effect. The knickers are cut in three pieces with all the seams
Back concealed neatly within the gusset. The technique for gathering and
then not gathering in between the markings on the pattern ensures the
knickers sit flat across the bottom. Make in light woven fabric, such as
2 Cotton poplin, cotton lawn, silk, satins or voiles.
jersey
gusset
Pin together
make your own around all the edges of the knickers except the
knickers
side seams [5]. As the knicker front and back
are cut on the bias the fabric will pull and
1 Go to www.sewmag.co.uk/templates naturally create a frill as you sew.

to download and print the pattern. Select
your chosen size. Cut out a back and front 7 Sew up the side seams to create the leg
holes. Place front and back side seams
3 from fabric on the bias. Cut one outer gusset
from the main fabric and one gusset from
right sides together on both the left and the
right side. Sew together with a straight stitch
cotton jersey, ensuring all notches and and a 1cm seam allowance. Using a plain 5mm
markings are transferred. wide elastic, measure around your hips, being
2 Lay the knicker back, right side up, on top careful to not stretch the elastic. Mark with a
of the cotton jersey gusset, lining up the pin, then measure 20cm off the end and cut.
notches. Position the fabric gusset on top Pin this evenly around the top waistband.
4 Sew
wrong side up, lining up the notches. Pin
together and sew with a straight stitch and 8 Using a zig zag stitch with the length set
short and the width set wide, sew on the
1cm seam allowance [1]. inside of the knickers along the elastic,
Zig-zag stitch line
3 Lay the knicker back right side up. Pull the stretching it out as you sew, creating a gather
jersey gusset out flat underneath the back. around the top.
Leave the outer gusset right side up. Place the
knicker front onto the outer gusset, lining up
the front notches, with right sides together. Pin
9 Measure around the flat length of the leg
holes, then cut elastic for each leg, two
thirds the length of the measurement taken.
the two pieces together [2]. Repeat for each leg. When pinning the elastic
4 Roll the front of the knicker over onto itself do not stretch between the two circle markings
towards the pin. Then roll the back of the on each side of the bottom. This will ensure
knicker the same way, so both pieces sit on top that your knickers will sit flat across your
5 of the outer gusset piece. The cotton jersey

gusset remains flat at this stage. Fold the
bottom [6]. Make two small satin ribbon bows
and place either side at the front.
cotton jersey gusset over the top of the rolled
Zig-zag stitch line up knickers and line up the front notches [3].
5 Re-pin through all three layers of the front

edge of the gusset. Sew in place with a 1cm get the
book
seam allowance, back tacking at either end [4].
Pull the rolled up front and back through the
gusset and the knickers should be in one piece
This project has been
6 with both gusset seams hidden.
extracted from Knickers!
Do not gather between markings
6 To finish off the edges, use an overcast zig
zag stitch. The left-hand stitch goes into
the fabric and the right-hand stitch goes over
By Delia Adey and Erico
Peto (8.99, David &
Charles, a division of
the edge, binding the fabric. Zig zag in this way F+W Media).
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Perfect finishing MEET THIS DESIGNERS

ON P106!
If you have an overlocker you can use
this on a rolled hem setting to finish off
the edges of the knickers. Alternatively,
use a zig zag stitch.
USE
CONTRASTING
THREADS
FOR ADDED
DECORATIVE
DETAIL.
the haberdashery
Knicker kits Liberty fabric

Get yourself one of Flo-Jo What can be lovelier than
Boutiques Stretch Knicker a pretty Liberty print, such
Making Kits containing all as Claire Aude A, 22
youll need, 18, per metre,
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COS WOODLAND
STROLL CAPE
DOWNLOADABLE
PATTERN, $12.95,
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COM
Whatever your sewing

problem, our experts
have the answer!
Send your queries to
melissa@aceville.co.uk
A
fter watching the Sewing Bee,
Id like to make a woollen
cape. What advice can you
offer about sewing with wool fabrics?
Felicity Kemp
Guest expert Dorte says

Pure wool fabric is a pleasure to sew
and easy to work with. Give it a gentle
press from the wrong side with lots of
steam before cutting out. This ensures
it wont shrink later when pressing the
seams. After pressing, lay it flat to cool.
Use a sharp rotary cutter for smoothly cut
edges; this keeps the hemline neat if you
Dorte decide on a raw edged finishing.
Heaton Use a sharp 80/12 sewing machine
Dorte Heaton is
needle and set your stitch length slightly
the co-founder of
Dragonfly Fabrics longer, around 3.5. Staystitching the
in Mayfield, neckline prevents stretching, or you can
East Sussex, use iron-on tape. Avoid fraying by cutting

offering a wide the seam allowances with pinking shears.
range of fabrics,
dress patterns,
haberdashery and Pure wool fabric is a
more. Visit www. pleasure to sew and easy to

dragonflyfabrics.
co.uk work with
Boiled wool is great as the seams dont
fray and its easy to sew. If you dont want
to line your cape, you can bind all visible
seams before sewing them with a 12mm
bias binding.
If pressing the seams from the right
side, use a pressing cloth and light steam
on your iron. I recommend a medium hot
iron as too much heat can cause damage.
Press carefully without too much pressure;
you want the seam to roll rather than
crease. Afterwards, put your hand on the
just pressed seam until the wool cools
down; it keeps the seams flat. Visit www.
dragonflyfabrics.co.uk for a huge range of
Italian 100% boiled wool fabrics.
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sew advice
I
m new to sewing; what does grading
the seams mean?
Lorraine Hislop
Rachel says
Grading your seams helps to reduce the bulk
when sewing multiple layers of fabric together. It
is quite a time consuming process to grade your
seams but one that can have a huge effect on
how your garment looks when its completed,
Rachel preventing lumpy looking seams.
Walker To grade a seam, you usually do this around the
is the co-founder of facing at the neckline, or for a collar, which helps
new online sewing them to lay flat. First stitch the facing or collar as
community, The Fold instructed and follow this by pressing the seam
Line. Visitors can allowances. Cut both seam allowances down by
search and review half to approximately 7mm. Next, trim just the
sewing patterns and
facing seam allowance down by half again. This is
get top tips from
the blog at www. the seam allowance between the facing pattern
thefoldline.com piece and seam allowance of the bodice.
Continue to follow the garment instructions

and clip where necessary before understitching,
if required. This reduces the bulk of the fabric
in these areas and the pieces will sit flat more Grading your seams helps reduce the
easily. This technique is particularly helpful bulk when sewing multiple layers of

when sewing heavier fabrics and will give a
professional looking, smooth finish on the right
fabric together
side of the garment.
I
Adding piping into the seams of a want to make a cushion with piping around
cushion instantly transforms it from the edge. How exactly is that done?
homemade to professional

Rachel Cook
Lisa says
Adding piping into the seams of a cushion
instantly transforms it from homemade to
professional. Its one of my favourite home
furnishing hacks, especially as its not hard
to do!
Start by making your piping. Cut a length
of piping cord about 10cm longer than the Lisa
four edges of your cushion, before wrapping Comfort
it in a long length of bias binding. Stitch set up the Sew
the bias binding around the cord along the Over It sewing
whole length, so that the cord is encased. caf in Clapham,
Once your piping is made, pin it around London in 2011
the edges of your cushion front, on the right and recently
side. The raw edge of the piping should opened her
second store in
match up with the raw edges of the cushion
Islington. She
piece. Overlap the piping in the centre of one has also penned
cushion edge and pin all the way around, books, including
before machine tacking the piping in place. Sew Over It
Trim off the excess piping at the join. Vintage (15,
Now that your piping is secure, place the Ebury Press).
hemmed cushion envelope back pieces Find out more
at www.sew
right sides together with the cushion front, overit.co.uk
and stitch all the way around. Sew as close
as you can to the piping cord so that the
first set of stitching wont show when you
turn the cushion right sides out. A zip foot
will help you with this.
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fashion forecast FABRIC PICKS
SUMMER FLORALS
Florals never get old, and come summer they really do bloom! Sew Over Its shelves
are cascading with flora patterns, whether you like bold styles or more ditsy prints. 1
Pick your favourite pattern, then a fabric which sets your heart aflutter!
Lisa wears
Carrie
Trousers in 2
Roses Coral
and Navy
viscose crpe
I love flowers.
They always look
so pretty and 5
give a room a
boost of energy 1 Watercolour Flora
stretch cotton
and life. So 2 Apple Blosson Pink
dressing myself cotton voile
3 Spring Blooms linen
in florals is just 4 Roses Coral and Navy
natural to me! viscose crpe
5 Sunflowers and Jade
Green Sky cotton voile
Lisa Comfort,
Sew Over It
All featured fabrics
are available from 12
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Download templates online
Essentials
Holiday essentials
travel set
Assorted cottons, fat
quarters
Plain cotton scraps, mint,
yellow, green
Pom pom trim, teal,
yellow, pale pink
Fusible interfacing
Yellow zip, 25cm
Polystyrene bead filling
Dried lavender Make the feeling of summer last all year with
Dimensions these handy items
Neck rest: 27cm x 36cm
Make-up bag: 17cm x 23cm This travel cushion and coordinating make-up bag by Carolyn Letten are inspired by
Use a 5mm seam allowance
visions of sunsets and palm trees blowing in the breeze. One side of the neck rest has a
unless otherwise stated. quirky little pocket so you can pop a fragrant sachet inside to help you relax in flight.
Use the make-up bag to keep travel essentials within easy reach.
stitch a neck rest

1 Go to www.sewmag.co.uk/templates to
download the neck rest template. Cut two
from coordinating fabric, flipping the template
for the second half. Repeat for the back of the
cushion. Pin each front and back pair right
sides together and stitch with a 5mm seam
across the short straight edge. Press the seams
open and set aside.
2 For the yellow sleep pocket, cut two from

plain yellow fabric using the template. Pin
them together and stitch with a 5mm seam
across the straight edge. Press the seam open
then fold back wrong sides together, and
topstitch across the seam near the edge. Trace
sleep onto white tissue paper, pin it in place and
machine or hand embroider over the letters.
Tear the tissue away and iron on the reverse.
3 Carefully make 5mm snips all the way

around the curved edge, then iron the tabs
onto the wrong side. Pin the pocket in place, as
shown, and machine stitch around the curve
just inside the edge, leaving the top open.
Repeat for the faux pocket by cutting one
piece of mint fabric and interfacing it before
stitching repeat. Stitch all round.
4 Pin then stitch teal pom pom trim right

sides together around the right side of the
black half, starting at the join and working
the edges twice. Use the trace, stitch and tear
method to sew Palm Trees & Sunsets across
the bottom. Iron on the reverse.
the right side of the remaining outer piece
which forms the back of the bag. Lay the last
piece of lining on top right side down. Open
3
round until you reach the curved end. Repeat Cut two tab ends for the zip 3.7cm x the bag flat, right side up and press both sides
with yellow for the teal half. Pin the finished 11.2cm, and turn the short ends in by 5mm. close to the zip. Topstitch along both sides of
front and back right sides together, leaving a Press then fold in half, bringing the short ends the zip.
6
5cm gap. Stitch with a 5mm seam allowance. together and press again. Slide the zip pull into Open the zip. Align all the right sides
Snip the curves, then turn out. Make a funnel the middle of the zip and trim the metal ends together and push the edge of the zip
from paper and fill with polystyrene beads. from both sides to 21.2cm. Insert each end of towards the lining and match the topstitching
Hand stitch the gap. the zip into the short open end of a fabric tab seams. Pin in place and repeat at the other
sew a make-up bag

by 6mm and stitch across close to the fold end. Pin around all the raw edges. Machine
edge several times to secure. stitch a 5mm seam all the way around the raw
1 4
Using the make-up bag template, cut two Lay the zip centrally, wrong side up onto edges of the bag leaving the corner angles
from a plain lining fabric and fuse interfacing the top of the front of the bag which is unstitched and a gap of 7.5cm in one side of
to both. Cut another for the back of the bag. right side up so that the top edge of the zip is the lining side. Leave the bag laid flat.
Set all three aside. Trim the three pieces for the
front and stitch them together with a 5mm
seam. Press the seams open.
level with the raw edge. Lay lining fabric wrong
side up on top so all the edges match with the
zip in the middle. Pin along the top and use a
7 To assemble, pinch the corners of the left
side of the bag together so the seams
match, pin and stitch a 5mm seam. Repeat on
2 Back a piece of plain dark green fabric with zip foot to stitch. Trim away the overhang from the other corner. Do the same to the two
interfacing. Use the template to draw two the tabs so all edges align. corners of the right-hand side. To finish, turn
5
palm tree tops on the reverse and cut out. Fold everything back so the front of the zip the bag out by pulling through the gap in the
Back a fabric print for two tree trunks and trim. and bag are facing you. Repeat for the lining. Stitch the gap then push the lining inside
Pin them in place and machine stitch around other side by placing the zip face down onto the bag.
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Have a
restful
sleep...
Make a lavender pouch
from an off-cut of fabric.
Add pom pom trim to
one end, stitch together
leaving a gap, then fill
with dried lavender and
close up.
the haberdashery
Flock Pink Lush Black Floret Blue

A pretty bird and Floral stems on Flowers stems
sunshine repeat. a bold black on teal blue.
background.
We used the Glint range by Lorena Siminovich for Cloud9 Fabrics, www.hantex.co.uk/cloud9
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1 OBI BELT
This accessory is the
2
ultimate must-have for
any budding fashionista
and its quick-stitch
attributes mean you can
see same-day results!
Sometimes an outfit
requires something extra
and this wrap-style waist
cincher does the job Your sofa = your classroom!
perfectly. Stitch yours in a Love the idea of learning to sew or discovering a new
colourful silk or African- technique, but want to achieve it from the comfort of your
inspired print that will own home, perhaps while the other half is engrossed in
make an impact to any the games? Well, these handy courses from Tilly and The
outfit. Discover how to Buttons allow you to sofa surf your way to being a
make this stylish stitching success. Online classes include Make Friends with
FREE accessory online at a Sewing Machine, Learn To Sew Jersey Tops and Learn
PATTERN! www.sewmag.co.uk To Sew Skirts. For tutorials, tips and more, head to
www.tillyandthebuttonsworkshops.com
Sewing...
OLYMPIC-STYLEE!
10 clever ways to make your sewing
gold medal worthy
With the Rio 2016 Olympics just around the corner, were looking for quick and easy projects
that we can get stitching in front of the box. Whether youre in need of a speedy fix of
stitching delight or fancy turning your hand to an easy day of workshop fun, weve lined up
10 great ways to get sewing this summer. So, give your machine a workout and whip up some
quick-stitch projects that are sure to win you first prize!
3
Simple cross stitch
What could be more fitting
for this sporty time of year,
than some mini cross stitch
ideas that are certainly more
fun than exercising!
Customise your accessories
with a range of fun
embroidered motifs and add
a personal touch to gifts for
your loved ones by featuring
their favourite hobby or
sport for an extra-special
detail. Mega Mini Cross Stitch
by Makoto Oozu, (9.99,
Pavilion Books).
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sew people
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KIT CRAZY
If youre in search of an easy project that
you can whip up in no time then one of the
many kits from The New Craft House is
exactly what youre looking for. With
everything you need to make included, theres no
excuses for you to not start and finish sewing in an
afternoon. Here at Sew HQ were obsessed with their
knicker kits, in sizes 6-16, which are perfect for anyone
with basic machine sewing skills. Knicker kit, 25,
www.thenewcrafthouse.com
FREE
PATTERN!
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Liberty collar
Add some Liberty love to a plain
jumper or blouse with a striking
accessory like this pretty collar. Make
using your favourite print to bring personality to
an otherwise boring outfit. Find the pattern
online at www.sewmag.co.uk
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BONUS
PATTERN!
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POCKET POWER
Customise your denim with a pretty patch pocket in
your favourite fabrics. With three simple steps to
follow, you can add a decorative touch to almost any
Quick-sew workshop garment you
Looking to fuel your crafty desires with a make that will give you choose. But why stop at the
results now? Then stop your search because this great half-day pocket? You could
workshop promises you will leave with a cute pair of pyjama shorts, customise any part of your
and of course, theyre made in a gorgeous Liberty print! Brought to outfit with lace or fabric
you by fashion and textile designer, Fiona Hesford, this make-in-an- trims for a new look every
afternoon project will satisfy all your stitchy cravings. Visit time! Find this project and
www.clothkits.co.uk to view their full range of workshops. many more online at
www.sewmag.co.uk.
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8 10
2-HOUR
Appliqu it! PATTERNS!
Jazz up a plain garment Sewing your own
with an interesting garments doesnt have to
appliqu design. Its not be a laborious task, and
only a great solution to these quick garments prove just
hide holes when upcycling garments, that! Whether youre new to stitching or
but it is a fun way of adding interest youre in search of an easy sew, these
to otherwise simple outfits. Modern patterns are what youre looking for.
sewing means you can experiment
with shapes, textures and styles to
really add New Look 6053
personality to Choose from
your wardrobe. five skirt
We love the variations to
create a
step-by-step wearable
guide on this garment in only
simple two creative
technique hours! Whatever
your figure,
featured in
youre sure to
The Fashion love one of the
Factory by design options
Amanda on offer.
Riley
(16.99,
Quadrille).
New Look 6816

Looking for a
pattern that
Stretched for time? These speedy projects will offers you more
than just one
satisfy all of your crafty desires without the garment? Then
this selections is
painstaking hours attached to it! perfect for you.
Sian Whitehead, Editorial Assistant Stitch yourself
three top styles,
a skirt and a
pair of trousers!
New Look 6892

The warmer
weather is upon
us and we think
this top pattern
from New Look
includes great
designs for a
varied look
each time.
9 New Look 6936

Whatever the
occasion, a
stylish dress is
always a great
project to stitch,
and the five
design options
TIE IT UP! New Look 6936
offers are
Of course we couldnt forget those all-important men in our lives on our search, so why flattering for
not sew them a statement gift theyre sure to love? This kit from the team at Sew Over It all sizes.
is the perfect present for those men that prove hard to buy for. Make in a bold colour or a
novelty print for wedding season! Tie kit, 15, www.sewoverit.co.uk
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Bag making techniques
Essentials
tote bag
Fabrics: primary exterior
61cm, secondary exterior
30.5cm, accent 30.5cm
Cotton lining, 68.5cm
Fusible fleece, 68.5cm
Woven fusible interfacing
Ultra firm stabiliser
Exterior magnets
Metal centre post 2.5cm
buckles, four Make shopping easy with this roomy bag!
Eyelet sets, 6mm, four
Zips, regular 18cm, heavy-
weight 18cm This smart tote is perfect for an all-day outing or some serious retail therapy.
Piping cord, 4mm, 1.4m Any cotton or home dcor fabric will work well for the exterior; if using something
heavier, leave off the fusible interfacing on those areas and have cotton for the accent
Dimensions fabric and handles. Why not take advantage of the trend for flamingos this season
18cm deep x 30.5cm tall x
56cm wide and make your bag in a suitably tropical print for summer?
sew a tote
1 Download and print the cutting guide
and templates at www.sewmag.co.uk/
templates. Cut out the pieces and attach
4 Centre the zip plate opening over the zip.
Topstitch the plate through all layers at
3mm around the outer edge and the inner
fusible interfacing and fusible fleece where rectangle. Fold the zip pocket fabric in half,
indicated. Centre all three stabiliser sections bringing the short ends together, right sides
on the wrong side of the exterior bottom. facing. Folding the body out of the way, sew
Topstitch around the stabiliser with a 3mm the top edge of the zip pocket at 6mm. Pin
seam allowance. the side raw edges of the pocket and body
2 Lay the zip pocket on top of a body pieces together.

primary exterior, right sides facing. Position
the pockets upper edge 5.5cm down from the
body top. Draw a 2cm x 19cm rectangle on the
5 Cut four, 33cm lengths of piping cord. Fold
the piping fabric around the cord, wrong
sides facing. Sew next to the cord with a 1.3cm
wrong side of the pocket, 4.45cm down from seam allowance. Align the long side of a body
the top, and sew around it. Cut across the primary exterior with the raw edges of a piping
centre and into each corner [1]. Insert the piece, right sides facing. Stitch with a 1.3cm
pocket through the slit to the wrong side of the allowance. Match the long side of a body
exterior piece and press around the opening. secondary exterior with this piping, right sides
3 Centre a heavy-weight zip inside the facing and sew with a 1.3cm allowance.
pocket through the opening, facing out.
Topstitch from the right side at 3mm. Stretch
the fabric zip pocket plate over the stabiliser
6 Fold the allowance toward the primary
fabric side and topstitch at 6mm. Repeat
for all four body panels, alternating between
zip plate, wrapping and pinning the edges at primary and secondary exterior fabrics with
the back. Trim the excess from the curved piping between each [2]. Turn wrong-side out.
areas. Cut a line down the middle of the zip Cut four 1.3cm clips along the body bottom
plate fabric where the opening is on the edge, 2.5cm from each piping seam on the
stabiliser. Make small clips into each corner. secondary fabric. Position the body over the
Wrap and pin the raw edges around the back. bottom piece, right sides facing. Centre the
body front and back with the long edges of
the bottom. Spread the clips open to turn the
bottom corners [3]. Sew the perimeter twice
with a 1.3cm allowance. Turn right side out.
the haberdashery 7 Place the lining pocket on top of the body

lining, right sides facing. Draw and
topstitch a 1.3cm x 18.5cm rectangle, 7.62cm
from the top and 16.19cm from the side. Cut
along the centre and into each corner [4].
Other ideas
Hot tropics Insert the pocket through the slit to the wrong
Try making your side of the lining and press around the
tote with this fun
opening. Centre a regular zip to the inside of
Tropicana on White
the pocket through the opening, facing out.
fabric from Lewis To sew a fold-up tote that
& Irene. Priced 12 From the right side, topstitch the rectangle at
per metre, 3mm, and again at 6mm. Fold the pocket can be stored away, omit the
www.sewfriendly. fusible fleece.
fabric in half, right sides facing and sew the
co.uk
three raw edges with a 6mm seam allowance,
moving the body lining out of the way.
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8 Attach two halves of a magnetic snap to the right side of

the lining body. Make four 1.3cm clips along the bottom
raw edge of the body lining, 9.5cm and 46.5cm from both
short side edges [5]. Bring the short sides together and sew
a side seam with a 1.3cm allowance. Position the body lining
over the bottom lining, right sides facing. Spread the clipped
fabric open to turn the bottom corners. Sew the perimeter
with a 1.3cm allowance. Leave wrong side out.
9 Align the lining side seam with the body exterior side,
wrong sides facing. Easing slightly, pin along the top.
Fold the binding in half lengthwise, wrong sides facing, and
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sides facing. Refold the binding and press. Place the folded
end at the exterior centre back, right sides facing. Begin
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available until 29th August 2016. binding will be needed to finish, plus 1.3cm. Trim the
excess. Tuck the raw end into the folded end. Continue until
the stitching overlaps the beginning a little. Fold the rest of
the binding snugly around the seam allowance. The fold will
extend beyond the seam stitching about 3mm. From the
exterior side, stitch in the ditch around the top.
11 Fold the lower raw edge up 2cm, wrong sides facing,

and press. Fold the top raw edge over 1cm, wrong
sides facing, and press, then fold again by 1.5cm, and press.
2 Topstitch down the centre. Cut the buckle tab into four,
13.5cm lengths and sew a 6mm buttonhole centred 4.5cm in
from the end on each. Thread a tab through a buckle. Slide
the catch through the buttonhole and fold over the post
4.5cm, seam to seam. Topstitch in place at 6mm. Fold the
other end over 1.3cm, seam to seam and pin. Make sure when
the buckle faces outward, the catch is in the up position.
12 Position the buckle tab on the primary exterior body at

a slight angle. Topstitch a rectangle 3mm away from
the sides and bottom of the tab and along the topstitching
3
sewn in step 11 [6]. Repeat for added security. Attach the
remaining buckle tabs. Trim both lower corners of the fusible
fleece handle at a 45 angle. Fuse to the wrong side of a
handle. Fold and press, then topstitch down the middle.
Install an eyelet, 24cm from the middle and another toward
the other end at the same distance. Repeat with the other
handle then thread through the buckles.
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8 Attach two halves of a magnetic snap to the right side of

the lining body. Make four 1.3cm clips along the bottom
raw edge of the body lining, 9.5cm and 46.5cm from both
short side edges [5]. Bring the short sides together and sew
a side seam with a 1.3cm allowance. Position the body lining
over the bottom lining, right sides facing. Spread the clipped
fabric open to turn the bottom corners. Sew the perimeter
with a 1.3cm allowance. Leave wrong side out.
9 Align the lining side seam with the body exterior side,
wrong sides facing. Easing slightly, pin along the top.
Fold the binding in half lengthwise, wrong sides facing, and
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press. Open one end and fold the raw end over 1.3cm, wrong
sides facing. Refold the binding and press. Place the folded
end at the exterior centre back, right sides facing. Begin
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for the special price of 10.99 (RRP
sewing the perimeter with a 1.3cm allowance, 2.5cm from
1 15.99, Fons & Porter, a division of F+W) the folded end. Pull the binding snug but dont stretch.
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including free UK p&p, by calling 01206 As the beginning fold approaches, gauge how much
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available until 29th August 2016. binding will be needed to finish, plus 1.3cm. Trim the
excess. Tuck the raw end into the folded end. Continue until
the stitching overlaps the beginning a little. Fold the rest of
the binding snugly around the seam allowance. The fold will
extend beyond the seam stitching about 3mm. From the
exterior side, stitch in the ditch around the top.
11 Fold the lower raw edge up 2cm, wrong sides facing,

and press. Fold the top raw edge over 1cm, wrong
sides facing, and press, then fold again by 1.5cm, and press.
2 Topstitch down the centre. Cut the buckle tab into four,
13.5cm lengths and sew a 6mm buttonhole centred 4.5cm in
from the end on each. Thread a tab through a buckle. Slide
the catch through the buttonhole and fold over the post
4.5cm, seam to seam. Topstitch in place at 6mm. Fold the
other end over 1.3cm, seam to seam and pin. Make sure when
the buckle faces outward, the catch is in the up position.
12 Position the buckle tab on the primary exterior body at

a slight angle. Topstitch a rectangle 3mm away from
the sides and bottom of the tab and along the topstitching
3
sewn in step 11 [6]. Repeat for added security. Attach the
remaining buckle tabs. Trim both lower corners of the fusible
fleece handle at a 45 angle. Fuse to the wrong side of a
handle. Fold and press, then topstitch down the middle.
Install an eyelet, 24cm from the middle and another toward
the other end at the same distance. Repeat with the other
handle then thread through the buckles.
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Create beautiful designs
with an advanced
embroidery machine
If you enjoy machine embroidery and
want to take it to the next level, you
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Essentials
Summer stitching
roll-up
Coloured bath towel,
93cm x 1.4m
Cotton print fabric, 2m
Coordinating thread
Dimensions
Custom sized
beach towel
Sew a practical beach accessory
Heading to the beach and looking for somewhere to store
your towel? Avoid trying to squeeze it into a bag, and sew
Corinne Bradds handy accessory thats ideal for all of your
summer activities. The front pockets are a perfect place to hold all
of your relaxing essentials, like your latest issue of Sew! Stitch yours
in a bright fabric to really make a statement.
sew a beach bag
1 Wash, dry and press the towel and
cotton fabric to allow for any shrinkage
before beginning. Lay the towel onto the
wrong side of the fabric, and cut the cotton
with a 3cm excess all around. Pin the two
pieces together, and fold in 1.5cm along the
edges of the cotton. Fold in again to cover
the edges of the towel and pin, mitring the
corners neatly. Topstitch the cotton to the
towel, 2mm from the inner folded edge.
2 Working on the fabric side, measure a

quarter of the width in from both long
edges. Pin and topstitch these lines along
the length of the towel. Flip over and fold
in both edges on these lines. Cut a 12cm
full width strip from the excess cotton
fabric. Fold in 3cm on both long edges,
press and fold in half lengthways to create
a strap. Topstitch both long edges of the
strap, 2mm in.
3 Fold up one short end of the towel a

quarter of the way, and fold again on
the halfway point. Mark this halfway point
with a pin, 10cm in from both side folds.
Cut a 35cm long piece of strap, and turn
under the raw ends. Unfold the towel and
pin each end of the strap to the marks.
Topstitch through all of the layers, sewing
a crossed box pattern for security.
4 Refold the towel as before, making

another fold that will put the small
handle in line with the edge of the towel.
Turn the folded towel over and mark the
top edge with pins, 10cm in from both
side folds. To create a pocket, cut two the
pieces of leftover cotton the same width as
the distance between the long topstitched
lines and approximately 10cm shorter than
haberdashery
the quarter fold of the towel. Medium
5 With right sides together, sew the you sew. Topstitch sections down the Chevron Girl
rectangles with a 1cm seam allowance, pocket if required.
This multi-coloured
leaving a gap on one long edge for turning.
Turn out and press, folding in the raw edge
of the gap. Topstitch the opposite long
6 Take the remaining strap piece and
cut down to 85cm. Turn under the
raw edges and topstitch to the top edge
geo print by Riley
Blake will certainly
make a statement
this summer
edge to make the top of the pocket. Pin of the towel on the pinned marks as
season. Priced 12
the pocket to the front of the folded towel, before. Refold the towel and slip the per metre, visit
unfold and topstitch in place along the long strap through the short one to www.plush
three remaining edges, closing the gap as hold closed. addict.co.uk
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COUNTED
Susie s
CROSS
STITCH
The cross stitch is worked
individually, or in
horizontal rows from left
to right. One coloured
square on the charted
STITCH SCHOOL
design corresponds to one
cross stitch.
1 Bring the needle out at

A and make a diagonal
stitch to B, an equal
A counted cross stitch sampler is a good

distance up and to the
left of A. Bring the needle
out at C, directly below B
way to commemorate a special event such as a and level with A.
wedding, anniversary, or birth

Essentials This stitch is really easy for a beginner to attempt. Traditional
14 count Aida, 50cm cross stitch designs are worked in whole cross stitches on
Embroidery hoop evenweave fabric, which has the same number of threads per
Six-stranded embroidery
thread, selection inch, counted both horizontally and vertically. Our alphabet
2
Tapestry needle sampler can be used as a reference for letters and numerals Make a second
Frame or mount with 40cm
x 50cm aperture to feature in your own designs. The other sampler, which diagonal stitch to
D, immediately above
features a text suitable for a wedding or anniversary, has A and level with B. To
blank areas to personalise with names and dates work a second adjoining
Dimensions cross, bring the needle
Samplers: Fit a 40cm x 50cm out at C again.
frame
stitch an
alphabet
sampler
1 Download and print the
cross stitch charts at
www.sewmag.co.uk/
templates. Mark the centre
of the fabric and place it in 3 Work cross stitches in
the same way across
the row. Complete all the
an embroidery hoop. It
doesn't matter if the whole A to B stitches first and
design doesnt fit within, then go back along the
because as you finish one row doing C to D for a
area, you can remove the neater finish. The first row
fabric from the hoop and is usually worked from left
to right, and the return
4
reposition it. Start with that the lower diagonal thread on Remove the glass from the frame,
the middle of the design each cross stitch lies in the same row is stitched right to
place the embroidery inside, and
and work outwards, to direction. Follow the chart until the left. For a neat finish, you
replace the backing board. Add two
ensure that the embroidery design has been completed, then should make sure that the
screw eyes or D-rings to the back of
is placed centrally on remove the fabric from the hoop lower diagonal thread on
the frame and thread a length of cord
your fabric. and press on the reverse, under a each cross stitch always
through for hanging.
lies in the same direction.
2 Prepare a blunt-ended damp cloth, to remove creases.

tapestry needle with two
3 To frame the sampler, cut a make a wedding
strands of embroidery
thread in the colour shown
piece of card to fit inside your
chosen frame and place it on the sampler
on the chart. Where there is
a single cross stitch,
complete it as explained in
centre back of the embroidery.
Trim the fabric to give a border
of 6cm all round, then fold it over
1 Follow the instructions for the
alphabet sampler, referring to the
appropriate cross stitch chart. To
Counted Cross Stitch steps 1 the edges of the card. You personalise your sampler, copy letters
and 2 opposite. For a row of can glue it in place or, to be more of the alphabet and numerals from the
cross stitches, follow step 3, traditional, lace the edges of the alphabet sampler, to spell out names
remembering to make sure fabric together with thread. and dates.
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YOUR FREE
ALPHABET AT
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To make
your sampler
smaller, use an
aida fabric with
a higher thread
count. For a
larger design,
add a few more
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Introducing...
At Sew HQ we think little beats a visit to a fabric store,

apart from actual sewing time, perhaps! Like you,
were fabric fiends and hours spent looking at fabrics
Meet Buttons
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the Cat, Sew Saturdays stores, sewing cafs and traditional haberdasheries
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are so much more than a place to stock up on supplies
though. They are crucial to the sewing community
and are hubs of creativity and advice, places to
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What is Sew I own a store.

Saturday? How can I get
This year Sew Saturday involved?
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October. A celebration of sewing store and want to take part,
the independent fabric store email saturday@sewmag.co.uk
and haberdasher, its a way for more information and your
of showing some love for our introductory starter pack, which
local bricks and mortar stores. includes projects you can download
Theres set to be a wide range for make & takes, such as Buttons
of special events happening the Cat our mascot for the event.
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leading names in the industry, Stores on making the day a success,
plus workshops, make & takes, as well as a selection of tasty
discounts and competitions. recipes, to make for attendees!
Is my local shop How do I find

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visiting www.sewmag.co.uk/ @sewhq for upcoming news and
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Brush up your sewing skills and learn something new for summer
workshop of Sew an A-line skirt Learn dressmaking techniques

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AND TOP
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special stretch stitches and gain knowledge pattern drafting, adapting your pattern to a block in the morning, with the option of
and confidence by making a lovely shift dress styling and sewing a calico toile for fitting. staying all day to make a second, working
suitable for all seasons. Priced 60, it includes Priced 115, class numbers are limited to two; towards a sampler quilt or quillow. Priced 15
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STUART HILLARD
I truly believe the flamingo is my spirit animal!
T HOME
he summer holidays are in full swing
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and Im trying to get in as many
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my idea of heaven. I have my portable BBQ in get an apron on! A metre or so of fairly
the boot of my car on stand-by and my trusty heavy-duty fabric and some twill tape
is really all it takes to protect your most
picnic hamper is always ready for action.
precious and tender parts. I favour a good
I often make a batch of fabric napkins out of strong twill cotton for sturdy protection.
any bit of gorgeous fabric I happen to have Scoop out the top corners with a tea plate
laying around. I have quite a collection of and hem on all sides, add waist ties and a
loop for your neck and youre in business.
picnic blankets and quilts that Ive made over
Style Advice
A pocket is useful too and need be no more
the years, and I try to give them all an airing at sophisticated that a rectangle hemmed at
least once or twice each summer. the top, turned in on the remaining three
Every year has its own motif du jour. sides and topstitched to the front. You can
We seem to have a particular fascination
I always have my with winged creatures in Britain, be they
find a full-sized pattern for an adult and
childs apron in my book Sew Fabulous
portable BBQ and picnic butterflies, (sewing) bees or in recent (20, Weidenfeld & Nicolson).
years, the ubiquitous bird making an
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my car on stand-by from home dcor to high fashion and
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This year has been flying by and I cant but it seems that it has finally dropped
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Ive been super busy for the last nine months everywhere this summer, the flamingo, a
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spirit animal. Fanciful, bright, flashy and
are currently shooting the photographs and
optimistic, whether its on a summer dress
creating the illustrations and this, for me, is one or shirt, tablecloth, napkins or balancing
of the most fun parts about creating a book. It on the end of a cocktail straw, embrace the
may well be another day at the office for many flamingo, for the summer at least, and give
of the people involved but for me, attending a into the kitsch!
photoshoot is still a truly wonderful, exciting
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and inspiring things I get to do. out there. I want
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I love the vibrancy of this. It would make an amazing A tropical-inspired quilt made with this print would be
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create with a kit. mixed right in.
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Coordinating thread
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Ive always enjoyed the
shorts
My husband and
from making things myself.
Dimensions to Bath in 2008 and
I moved from London
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Small, medium, large wed always talked about
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KATE and had noticed the
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Using a straight stitch can ever tell youve
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the way along edges
of sewing [2].
in one continuous line
over the marks you
4 Sew two buttonholes
made on the fabric.
out, turn the waistband
With the shorts inside
over by 1cm then
INSIDE
and
the wrong side. Pin
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press. Machine stitch
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the fold to create a
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and press.
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Stitch around both hems,
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get the
sew savvy, fast!

either
one of the legs on Cotton lawn elastic with ribbon attached
length of trim around the waistband
stitching. Cut so A lightweight fabric side into the back of
the right side, over the Secure the
book before you stitch it up.
such as cotton lawn
lace meet. Pin in
that the ends of the is perfect for nightwear. thread the
place and machine stitch
to secure. Kate used this Claire elastic at the sides and
leg. Finally, attach a Find this and more fun Aude Liberty Tana ribbon through the buttonholes
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Fabric: cotton,
heavy-weight, pale turquoise, 25cm;
Fabric dye
Pom poms, 2m; lining, white,
red, 20mm, white, 2m
Fusible webbing eight
stencil
Fibre filling
Dye, fabric,
Paint, fabric,turquoise Homewares
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Stencil, snowflake
Make a
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Dimensions
cushions
DESIGNER
Square cushion: JANE
1
Rectangular 35cm square KHARADE
cushion: 25cm Cut a 27cm
x 38cm x 41cm cushion
cotton, and front from
two rectangl white
20cm x 27cm es measurin
and 27cm g
Hem one short x 35cm for
side of the the back.
2cm double larger one
hem, and the using a
Combine your double hem. smaller with
a 3.5cm
skills for 2 Using a stencil
interior acce personalised
and white fabric
six snowflak paint, make
e designs on
ssories fabric. When pale turquois
THE THRIFTY
dry, cut around e
then fuse and each snowflak
stitch to the e,
the square cushion front
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by three formatio positioning them
n. in a two
3 Assemble the
before, and
Create the
cushion in
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add pom poms same way as
to the corners.
STITCHERS
cushion inner
rectangles, using two 27cm
and place inside x 41cm
the cover.
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Sew a square
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1 Wash and
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turquoise dye. cotton fabric
hue by leaving Make a 25cm square
with
piece of fusible
it a darker webbing and
press the fabric. in the dye bath longer. reverse of press onto
DARTS & FACINGS

Dry and the motifs the
front, and two Cut out a 42cm square the fabric paint. with a hot
iron. This will facing each
rectangles cushion fix other. Pin in
42cm and measuring stitch around place
short end of
one a 2cm
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Cut around
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The last time I changed my methods was beds fold up to make storage simple. The roller needles rather fiddly,
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In vibrant shades of lime green, purple and turquoise, the design of this block forms
a pretty floral pattern that really makes an impact. It would suit all kinds of projects,
from a full-sized quilt, to this striking centrepiece to brighten up any table setting. Try
the Garden Secrets range by Sarah Watson, which combines flowers, grasses and vines
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stitch a block 4 Stitch the long edge of
the coloured triangle in
of white cotton and use
these as sashing between
1 From two purple fabrics,

cut two 16cm squares of
each. Pick a paler shade and
the same way, allowing the
top corner to overlap the
white triangle beneath it [3].
two smaller blocks. Add
sashing to either side of the
pair of small blocks and
snip two 9cm squares. Trim Fold out and finger press to stitch to one edge of the
two 9cm squares from plain make a house-shaped block. central square, ensuring the
We show you how! 5

white. Draw a diagonal line Make the three remaining edges of the borders line up.
from corner to corner of the blocks in the same way. Repeat for the opposite side
smaller squares and cut to of the central square.
1
Arrange them so that the
3
create eight half square pale coloured triangles sit in Join the remaining small
triangles (HSTs). the middle and the purple blocks into two sets of
2 Fold and finger press the

larger squares in half in
both directions to find the
shapes alternate. Sew
together in pairs before
stitching the pairs into a
four with sashing in
between. Sew these to the
remaining sides of the main
centre of the square. Place a larger block, matching up square. Press again and pin
white triangle in the top the seams accurately as you face up to a panel of white
right-hand corner so the two do so. cotton the same size.
4
shorter edges overlap the Cut 3cm wide strips of
crease lines by 3mm. Pin a sew a centrepiece coloured fabric and join
1
coloured triangle to the left Create a central block as end to end to make binding.
corner in the same way [1]. above. Make 12 half size Sew the binding to the
3 Lifting the corner of the blocks in exactly the same wrong side of the
2
coloured triangle out of way, but use 8.5cm squares centrepiece, mitring the
the way, stitch the long edge for the petals and 5cm corners and overlapping the
of the white triangle to the squares cut in half to make ends neatly. Fold the
backing square with a 5mm HSTs. Press all the blocks. binding to the front of the
2
seam allowance [2]. Fold the Cut 3cm wide strips of work, turn under 5mm on
white triangle up so the two white cotton and use this the raw edge and topstitch
short sides match up with the to stitch an overlapped to the patchwork with a
edges of the backing square border around the central matching thread, 1mm from
and finger press. square. Trim 2cm wide strips the hem.
A bold floral design like this is stunning when used

with strong colours on a plain white background, and
3 the pattern is just as effective when reduced in size
Essentials
Assorted printed cottons, fat quarters
Plain white cotton, 1m
Dimensions
Small blocks: 15cm square
Large block: 30cm square
Table centrepiece: 66cm square
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A vibrant stand out
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pattern.
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Mouthwatering shades
ICE CREAM SHOP
SPRINKLES CANDY DOTS

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Ice cream motifs
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Filled with creamy cones in vibrant colours,

candy dots, playful hand lettering, and plenty
of geometric shapes, Boardwalk Delight will
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Download template online
Totally tropical
flamingo hoop
Stitch exotic embroidered art for your home
Essentials The tropical trend is so hot right now and this colourful hoop by
Plain cotton fabric Sarah Bracken is sure to appeal to flamingo fans. The ideal project
Embroidery hoop, 6
Embroidery thread, four colours
for embroidery beginners, its easy to stitch and will brighten up your
Embroidery needle abode no end. Why not stitch up a trio of hoops for a real talking point.
Carbon paper
Dimensions
Embroidery hoop: 6
stitch a flamingo
1 Enlarge the design template on this
page or go to www.sewmag.co.uk/
templates to download and print. Cut
an A4 piece of plain fabric. Place carbon
paper on top, coloured side down. Position
the template on top and draw over the
design with a pencil, pressing firmly.
2 Put the fabric in an embroidery hoop,

making sure its taut. Cut the excess
to 5cm all round. Thread a needle with
Make it yours
three strands of green embroidery
thread. Making sure to secure the thread
on the reverse, work back stitch for the
outline of the leaves, and satin stitch to
fill some in. Use three strands of pink Why not add an inspirational
thread for the flamingo. Satin stitch the
back feathers, then use short and long message to compete your design?
stitches for filling the head and chest
area, for a tufted look.
3 Satin stitch the legs in yellow. Use

black thread to stitch the beak and
eye. When youve finished, trim and tidy
up the loose threads on the reverse of
the design. Fold the excess fabric to the
back of the frame. Work tacking stitches
around it and tie the ends together. This
will allow you to tighten the fabric if it
becomes loose in the frame.
Template
shown at 70%
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SATIN STITCH
HOW-TOS ON
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Essentials
Simple embroidery
fruity
Assorted plain and patterned
cottons, bright pink, turquoise,
lime green, orange, light pink
Fusible webbing, 15cm x 25cm
cushions
Turquoise felt, 10cm square
Stranded embroidery cotton,
black, turquoise, lime green,
white, mid-green
Matching sewing threads
Toy filling
Dimensions Make three of your five a day,

Watermelon: 16cm x 33cm
Pineapple: 26cm x 36cm
Cherries: 30cm diameter
with these fruity cushions!
Use a 1cm seam allowance
Add style and comfort to summer alfresco dining with Cheryl
throughout. Owens set of fabulous tutti frutti cushions. Choose a mouth-
watering wedge of watermelon, a chunky pineapple or a pretty pair
of cherries. If you cant decide which to pick, why not make all three!
sew a watermelon
1 Download and print the templates
at www.sewmag.co.uk/templates.
Cut one pulp from plain bright pink fabric,
one border in plain turquoise, one rind
from lime green and one back in patterned
bright pink.
2 Embroider lazy daisy stitches on the

right side of the pulp with four strands
of black thread to form the pips. Sew the
border to the pulp between the dots.
Snip the curves and press the seam toward
the border. Stitch the border to one edge of
the rind between the dots, right sides facing.
3 Sew the back to the other edge of the

rind between the dots. Clip the curves
and iron the seams away from the rind.
Stitch the straight edge of the front and
back together between the dots, leaving a
gap. Turn the cushion right side out, stuff
evenly with toy filling, then slipstitch the
gap closed.
stitch a pineapple
1 Cut one pineapple from plain and
patterned orange fabrics, plus a set of
leaves from plain lime green and patterned
orange fabric. Use stem stitch to embroider
lines on the right side of the plain lime
green leaves with turquoise thread, and the
lines on the right side of the plain orange
pineapple in lime green.
2 Trace diamonds onto the paper backing

of bonding web. Press onto turquoise
felt and cut out the shapes. Peel off the
edge. Carefully snip into the inner
corners of the leaves and clip the outer
bright pink fabric, then cut out. Peel off
the backing papers and slip the cherries
backing papers and press in position on the corners. Clip the curves, then turn the under the tracing to position them on
right side of the pineapple. Use one strand cushion out. Stuff and sew closed. the circle. Remove the tracing and press
of sewing thread to catch the diamonds in place.
onto the pineapple at the corners and
make a cherry
centre of each side edge.
cushion 3 Outline the cherries with a close
zig zag stitch. Use chain stitch to
3 Stitch the lime green leaves to the plain

orange pineapple along the straight
edge between the dots. Sew the patterned 1 Draw a 33cm diameter semi-circle on
tracing paper. From patterned light
embroider the highlights with white
thread, plus the stalks in mid-green.
Sew the semi-circles together along the
orange leaves onto the matching pineapple pink fabric, cut one circle on the fold and straight edge, leaving a gap to turn
along the straight edge between the dots, a pair of semi-circles, adding a 1cm seam through and press the seam open.
leaving a gap to turn through. Press the allowance to the straight edge. Pin the circles together, then stitch the
2
seams open. Copy the cherry design onto tracing outer edge. Snip the curves and press
4 Pin the leaves and pineapples together,

matching the seams. Stitch the outer
paper. Trace the cherries onto the
back of bonding web. Press onto plain
the seam open. Turn out, fill and close
the gap.
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Stitchy
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Find essential stitches at
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Ripples Pink Chandelier Ripples Coral

Back your
Sweets This delicate
watermelon A soft pink pattern also
cushion with this geometric pattern works well in
magenta print. complements our orange for the
cherry motif. pineapple design.
We used the Millie Fleur collection by Bari J. for Art Gallery Fabrics. For stockists, visit www.hantex.co.uk/agf
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Celebrate Wimbledon!
Essentials
embroidered
Tennis racket
Fabric marker pen
Tapestry yarn: cream, six skeins;
red, two skeins; green, two
tennis racket
skeins; light green, one skein;
white, one skein; yellow,
one skein
Ribbon
Tapestry needle
Dimensions
Upcycle old sports
Custom sized
paraphernalia into novel wall art

There must be thousands of old tennis rackets gathering dust in attics,
garden sheds and cupboards. Not the shiny, modern, lightweight
varieties but the old kind, made from wood. Before you consign yours
to landfill, consider transforming it into Susie Johns novelty wall
hanging. With the Wimbledon Championships on the horizon, an
embroidered motif of strawberries would seem appropriate!
embroider a
tennis racket
1 Thread a tapestry needle with a
single strand of cream yarn. Starting
a few rows up from the bottom of the
frame, wrap it around two strings,
forming a block of parallel stitches,
and trapping the yarn end under the
stitches. Once the gap has been filled,
move up or across and fill in the
next gap. When working on the
next space across on a row, take the
needle between the stitches on the
adjacent block.
2 Carry on filling in gaps with blocks

of stitches. When you run out of
yarn, take the needle under a whole
block of stitches on the reverse side of
the work, then trim off the excess close
to the stitches.
3 Repeat, filling in a large area of

the racket strings, to form a
background for the motif. Go to
www.sewmag.co.uk/templates to
download and print the template.
Cut out the individual shapes, place in
position and draw around them with a
fabric marker pen.
4 Outline the strawberries in red and

the leaves in green, using back
stitch. Fill in the shapes with straight
stitches. You will need to alter the
length and direction of the stitches in
order to create a solid area of colour
and not leave gaps in the embroidery.
5 Add detail to the leaves with lines

of chain stitch in a lighter shade of
green. Outline the shapes of the leaves
and strawberries with back stitch.
Embroider strawberry seeds in
detached chain stitch, using white
yarn. Use white and yellow for the
flower. Add a ribbon bow to the tennis
racket handle, if desired.
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Make
your mark
You can use a
permanent
fabric marker or an
erasable one to draw
the design, as all
marks should be
covered by
embroidery stitches.
the
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Tapestry yarn
Shop Anchor tapestry
yarn at 87p for a 10
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Really clever
PATCH
Essentials
cathedral
Quilters muslin, fat quarter
Floral lawn, 15.2cm square
scraps
WORK
promise
White cotton wadding, 5.1cm
pincushions
square scraps
Toy filling
Dimensions
10.2cm square
Use a 6mm seam allowance
unless otherwise stated.
Sew a stitchy must-have to keep
make a foundation your pins neat and tidy!
1 Cut five, 11.4cm squares from white quilters
muslin and four 2.5cm squares from
wadding. Using floral fabric, cut four, 2.9cm
This sweet pincushion design featuring a traditional Cathedral Window
squares and one 11.4cm square. To prepare the block is the perfect addition to any stitchers making table. Made in pretty
window foundations, fold a white 11.4cm
square in half, with right sides together. Sew
Liberty prints, Lisa Coxs sewers essential is a great make for yourself or a
across both short ends. Refold the rectangle, crafty friend. Why not upsize the block and turn it into a cushion instead
so the seams are in the centre front and back,
and sit on top of each other.
for great home style?
2 Starting from the folded edge working

towards the centre, stitch the raw edges,
stopping 1.9cm from the centre on each side.
with another two squares so that you have two
rows of two squares.
stitch the four points together in the centre of
each of the four folded squares. Use white thread
4
Trim the points off each corner [1]. Turn the Fold out the top points on the rows. Place and stitch securely [6].
square right side out through the opening, two rows together with folds facing out and
using a turning tool or chopstick to poke out flat fabric together. Stitch across the base of the stitch cathedral
all of the corners. Slipstitch the opening closed
and press. Fold each corner into the centre
points as you did for the single pieces [4]. Centre
your panel of four cathedral window foundations windows
and press to create the front of the block [2].
Repeat the process for three more squares.
onto the remaining white square. Youll need a
6mm border around the outside of the cathedral 1 Take the floral print squares measuring 2.9cm
and centre the 2.5cm square of wadding on one
3 With the backs together, match two foundation panel. Unfold the flaps on the outer of the squares formed by the folded flaps on
squares so that the sides with the folded edge of the squares around the edge of the panel adjacent squares. Centre a floral print square over
corners are facing out. Unfold one corner on and use the same technique to sew that panel to the wadding and pin to secure [7].
2
each square and sew the squares together the white fabric square [5]. To stitch a window, fold the edge of the four
along the crease line. Back stitch at the
beginning and end of each seam [3]. Repeat 5 After stitching the folded foundation to the
base, fold the points back down. Hand
flaps surrounding the window patch over the
raw edge. In the centre of each edge of the
window patch, the fold should be 5mm wide,
tapering towards each corner. Blind stitch the
edge in place, starting and ending 5mm from
each end [8]. Repeat for all four windows.
3 Position the 11.4cm floral square on a flat

surface with the right side facing up. Place the
window panel face down, aligning the raw edges,
and pin. Stitch around the outside of the square,
1 2 3 leaving a small gap in one side for turning through.

Clip the corners. Turn the pincushion right side
out, using a chopstick or turning tool to push out
the corners, and press. Stuff with toy filling and
slipstitch the opening to close.
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Did
you know?
Cathedral Window patchwork
is a traditional quilt design that
was historically made using feed
sacks. The patterned fabric shows
through the window frame,
giving a stained glass
window illusion.
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Turquoise Pink Violet

Pretty florals Blooms of white on Pale flowers
on blue. a rose backdrop. with a purple hue.
We used the Capel collection by Liberty. 16.95 per metre, visit www.sewbox.co.uk
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Turn to p100 for templates
Fun stitching!
sewing bees
Essentials
Cotton, coordinating prints
Lightweight iron-on
interfacing
Medium-weight sew-in
interfacing
Black felt
Toy stuffing
Wadding
Embroidery thread, black
Sewing thread, Stitch a pair of buzzing buddies for playtime fun
coordinating, black
Air-erasable pen
Fabric glue
This happy twosome by Louise Nichols are the perfect plush companions to sew
Dimensions for your little ones. Their cute stitched faces and sweetly stuffed tummies create
Bees; 20cm x 34cm
a fun playmate anyone is sure to enjoy. We used coordinating prints from the
Use a 5mm seam
allowance throughout, Essentials II for Art Gallery Fabrics, but you could mix it up by creating a rainbow
unless otherwise stated.
effect to stitch your personalised pair.
sew a busy bee

1 Go to p100 to trace the pattern or
download at www.sewmag.co.uk/
templates. Cut out the body and head
sections in coordinating prints. Trim four
antennae from black felt and two from
medium-weight interfacing. Cut two wings
from fabric and one from wadding.
2 Pin and machine stitch the body sections

together, beginning with the head. Create
two bodies. Press the seams open. Decide
which body piece will be the front and cut a
small piece of lightweight interfacing to fit
behind the face. Iron onto the wrong side of
the face.
3 With the template as a guide, use an

air-erasable pen to mark the positioning of
facial features. With black embroidery thread,
embroider the face. Create two French knots
for the eyes with the thread at double
thickness, and wrapping it around the needle
twice. Use back stitch with a single thread to
embroider the mouth.
4 Dab a small amount of fabric glue onto the

back of one antennae and lay the
interfacing on top. Layer another felt antennae
on top with glue to secure. Oversew the edges
using black sewing thread.
5 Pin the antennae in position, facing

inwards, using the template as a guide if
necessary. Pin the front and back body
pieces together. Machine stitch around the
edge, leaving the bottom open for turning
through. Snip and trim the corners. Turn
through and press.
6 Stuff the bee its until reasonably firm.

Oversew the bottom seam to close. Sew a
few running stitches, pulling to gather up the
bottom. Tie a couple of knots in your thread to
make sure its secure.
7 To gather the body sections, double

thread your needle with coordinating
8 Layer the wing pieces together, with the
wadding on the bottom, and both fabric
pieces on top with right sides together, and
9 Machine stitch around the wings 7mm
from the edge. Create a line of stitching
down the centre. Position the wings, onto the
thread. Create a running stitch along the seam,
pin. Machine around the edge leaving a gap bee and hand sew in place down the centre
starting at one side seam. Once you have
along the top for turning through. Snip and stitch line. Use a small amount of fabric glue to
stitched all the way around the body, pull the
trim the seams, turn through and press. make the wings extra secure.
thread to gather. Tie a couple of knots to
Oversew the gap to close.
secure. Repeat for each body section.
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DEPENDING
ON THE AGE OF
THE CHILD, USE
BEADS FOR THE
EYES INSTEAD
OF FRENCH
KNOTS.
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Delicate Hula Hoops Interwill Azur

Femme Blush Gold Fun geo print in
Pretty pink florals White circles with shades of blue.
on white. a gold backdrop.
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Need to know
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Create a flat children's wear. It creates a neat seam, with
no raw edges showing on either side of the 3 Fold the wider seam over the narrow
seam allowance and press [4].
felled seam for a garment. This seam can be sewn from either
4 Tuck the raw edge of the wider seam
professional finish
side of the fabric, but the most common way allowance under the fold and press.
is to sew the fabric from the right side. Make sure the flap of fabric is the same
1 With your fabric wrong sides together, sew width all the way along [5].
a 1.5cm seam [1]. Press the seams open [2].
5 Topstitch close to the fold, trapping all
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Essential stitches USE THESE STITCHES IN EVERYDAY HAND SEWING
SATIN STITCH A decorative stitch which requires parallel lines of thread to fill in a design
1 Start by securing the thread on the wrong side of
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to the outline on the opposite side and push it back
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2 Take the needle down next to the end of the

first stitch and under the work, bringing it back
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forming a parallel line of thread. Repeat this process
until the desired area is filled.
STEM STITCH Diagonal stitches that create textured outlines BACK STITCH
1 Working from left to right, bring
the needle up to the surface of
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needle down, a stitch width to the
1 Secure the thread on the wrong side of the
fabric and bring the needle through to the
surface. Move a stitch length backwards, take the
right. Bring it up halfway along and needle back through the fabric, then bring it to
above the previous stitch. the surface at the end position of this stitch.
2 Make another stitch to the right,

bringing the needle back up
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2 Moving back along the stitching line, take
the needle down through the same hole as
the previous thread. Bring it to the surface for
3 Continue working in this way

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the end position of the stitch. Repeat along the
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ESSENTIAL INFO AND ADVICE FOR SUCCESSFUL STITCHING
The key to successful fitting is taking 1 Bust

Measure up accurate body measurements and comparing
them to those on the pattern envelope in
Around the fullest
part of the bust.
order to make appropriate alterations.
5 2 High bust
STEPS TO SUCCESS 2 Around the chest,
1 above the bust and
under the arms.
l Measure yourself in your underwear,
preferably in the bra you will be
l Be honest with your
measurements and remember
3
wearing with your garment. pattern sizes are totally different 3 Waist
Around the smallest
4
l Use a new tape measure as they can to ready-to-wear high street sizes.
distort out of shape over time. l Use your measurements to help part of your waist.
l Ask a friend to help you, especially you adjust the pattern to fit your
with tricky measurements such as shape, not forgetting to take the 4 Hip
your back-neck to waist and height. required ease into account. 6 Around the fullest
part of your hips.
My measurements
STITCH 5 Back-neck to
DICTIONARY waist length
Bust .............................. From the base of
Waist ............................ Bias the neck to the
natural waistline.
Hip ................................ {
Back-neck to waist
length .......................... { Diagonal to the weave of
the fabric, 45 from the
selvedge edge.
6 Height
Measure standing
against a wall.
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IT'S IMPORTANT TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FABRIC FOR THE JOB, SO THESE HANDY
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WOVENS OR KNITS you intend to do with the finished

Most fabrics fall into one of two garment and measure it again.
categories wovens or knits. This
is important to know as each fabric INTERFACING
will behave very differently when Interfacing provides fabrics and
cutting, sewing and finishing. The garments with an invisible support
same pattern made in woven or knit system. They are used to stabilise
will work up completely different. fabrics that are difficult to sew,
and strengthen high stress areas
PRE-TREATED such as pockets and cuffs.
Some fabrics will come pre-treated

and pre-washed, but if not, it's vital KEEP IT EVEN
you treat your fabric before cutting When using more than one type
and sewing. To test, cut a 25cm of fabric within a single garment,
square of fabric, and label the in general it is best to keep the
length and width. Wash and dry as weights relatively evenly matched.
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Amy Butler is a one woman creative sewing guru Debbie Shore
powerhouse, a designer of beautiful has arrived and we think
fabrics, a quilter, stitcher and its one of her most fun yet!
dressmaker plus workshop tutor, her Including 20 colourful,
latest title brings together some of inventive projects, it
her favourite techniques. contains something for
What made you write this kids of all ages, from a
particular title? craft easel for a budding
I have a sweet spot for patchwork and handwork! My goal is artist, to a magnetic
to make it as accessible to as many folks as possible. I know fishing game for an
how I love to stitch, learn new techniques and work with intrepid naturalist, and
my hands to a colourful backpack for
create wearables, young explorers. Why
homewares and not make some spooky
gifts and thats Halloween bunting to
what I used as my get ready for trick or
compass to create treating, stitch a pirate
the breadth of cuddle pillow for a
projects for each swashbuckling bedroom, or
chapter. Im just line up some funky monkey skittles
the messenger as for a game or two? This inspiring
they say! book contains all the guidance you
will need, including useful tools
Its very eclectic
and techniques sections at the
project wise,
beginning, together with plenty of
whats your
tips throughout.
favourite items
to stitch? Half Yard Kids by Debbie Shore
I love stitching (9.99, Search Press)
improv quilts
on the Sew website

and making
jewellery. Both are
meditative
to me and are
deeply satisfying. www.sewmag.co.uk/blog
Whats your best scrap busting tip for using up those off-cuts?
Hand piece with your scraps. I take mine in small pouches Have you been
wherever I go so I can work on the enjoying our Sewing
fly. No piece is too small. Bee updates over on
What are your favourite colour our blog? Dont fear
combinations? we have lots more
It depends on what Im making. to come so you can
If Im creating a garment for still get your fix; from
myself, I tend to go for blues contestant interviews
and turquoise colour to patterns inspired
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with the flow and see what
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Amy Butlers Piece Keeping by Amy Butler,

photographs by David Butler (19.99,
Chronicle Books).
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FLO-JO BOUTIQUE
We catch up with creative duo, Delia Adey and Erika Peto, to find out more
about their sewing kit success!
W
e both have been sewing for a a good pair of scissors is the most essential item while
number of years. Erika was sewing, and although we hate to admit it, an unpicker
inspired by her grandmother SEWING YOUR comes in handy too! No matter how good of a sewer
who made her a skirt from a you are, theres always a time when youll need one!
pair of curtains, and I learnt to
OWN KNICKERS Were hooked to our screens watching the Sewing
sew at primary school by a very traditional teacher. REALLY IS SO Bee and spend the majority of the time tweeting
After both being self-taught sewers, we decided to while viewing. They all seem like a great bunch this
return to college to learn more. MUCH FUN! year, its so hard to choose who we think will win.
A friendship was formed while studying garment Although we do think Jade is lovely, and its great to
construction and pattern cutting in Bristol, and we still keep in see young, keen sewers!
contact with the inspiring and ever patient sewing teacher who After wanting to share our knowledge and encourage others to
taught us. In 2004 we decided to start selling our handmade items have a go at making their own underwear, we produced our first
at local fairs, markets and festivals. book, Knickers! Its a collection of patterns which we hope will
Flo-Jo was originally a clothing brand, stitching childrens spur people on to be more creative. Weve already set ourselves the
garments, 1950s style dresses, mens shirts and knickers. It was an challenge of designing and making up samples to be used in our
attractive career choice because the work was flexible with our family next book. As well as this new title underway, were working on a
life. Creating kits has been our focus since 2010, as well as running few projects that will be made into kits, along with more sewing
workshops. Wed previously been sewing and selling knickers, but patterns, including some outer wear pieces. So stay tuned!
people started to ask us how they were made, and that they would like
to make their own too.
Our favourite kit at the moment is the Stretch Knicker Kit,
which is a great introduction to working with knit fabrics to make a
comfy, cute pair of pants. Sewing your own knickers is so much fun,
and because of their quick-stitch attributes, its a project that can be
completed in a short amount of time.
I love our workspace, weve styled it like a 50s kitchen. Its nice
and light, with an open plan layout. When customers visit our shop,
they can see everything thats going on, whether thats us making
up kits, alterations taking place, classes being held, or new patterns
being designed. Theres always lots happening!
We aim to keep people sewing by introducing the skills to them,
and creating a place for people to share their love of stitching. We
love watching the process that people go through from beginning to
end when making something new and learning fresh skills. Its so
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Discover more at www.flo-joboutique.co.uk or turn to p36 to make your own Liberty knickers!
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Sewaholic Pacific Leggings McCalls 4261

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Shoulder seams and edges

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Use a 1.3cm seam allowance LEARN WITH

1 1 Download and print the pattern at

2 Cut the line from the neckline, to but not

2 3 To modify the back bodice, draw a 90 line

4 Cut one front and back bodice on the fold

5 Cut two 5.1cm x 45.7cm straps, and two

6 Turn the back bodice right side out and

7 Place the two skirt panels right sides

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The Accuquilt GO! is a portable all-in-one solution that is designed

To see the Accuquilt GO! in action

Use a 5cm seam allowances

2 Mark the halfway point along one of the

3 Pleat up the skirt onto the yoke. The

4 With right sides together, fold the skirt in

5 Measure around your waist and cut a

6 Position the elastic slightly away from the

7 Overlock or zig zag stitch the base of the

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