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40 the In-between Season!
Sewing in autumn has a magic all its own — crisp air, vibrant colours, and the perfect excuse to cosy up with your latest project. This issue is all about embracing the season with style! First up, we’ve got a free pattern for the Boho Wrap Blouse, a
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PRODUCTION & EDITORIAL JULIE BONNAR GRAPHIC DESIGNER EMILY BONNAR @EMILYMBDESIGNSTUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER SHANNON CLARK @SHANNONMARIEPHOTOGRAPHYUK THE BOHO WRAP BLOUSE PATTERN DESIGNER MIKE SIBAJA MODEL DOMINIQUE KING DHURATA DAVIES DHURTA DAVIES PATTERNS
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On Our Radar
Clothkits has announced that it will be relaunching some of the original Clothkits this year. Starting with the 1908s fabulous Hand Smocked Anna Sundress. Make this pretty dress and learn to smock at the same time! With only one main piece, this is a
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Full Skirts
The Shepherd Skirt is such a stylish pleated A-line skirt with slanted pockets, side button fastenings and pleats for fullness. Soft and floaty in linen, or smart and hardy in cotton twill, it can be sewn lined or unlined. This pattern comes in sizes
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HOT fabrics
Maison Fauve’s new Le Rivage collection introduces a stunning cumin shade that will add warmth to your autumn/winter wardrobe. This rich colour sits beautifully between vibrant solar yellow and earthy brown, offering a bright yet subtle hue. It’s ava
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Hooked On Books
By Brogan Allard | Published by Quadrille, www.hardiegrant.com/uk/quadrille Brogan Allard, a Great British Sewing Bee Finalist of Series 8, is a talented sewer. She creates content to inspire a new generation of sewers with simple, yet chic designs.
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Professional Pleating
Tell us about the history and heritage behind this truly British brand We believe the company is 99 years old, started by a Czech national named Ferentz Ciment. Records show him arriving from New York on 3rd October in 1925, and an F. Ciment Pleating
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We Love Cork
The Magnolia Bucket Bag has a timeless look, yet it’s functional for everyday use. This pattern has been written as an introduction to sewing with cork fabric! It’s full of essential tips and techniques for working with cork.
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THE Boho Wrap BLOUSE
FREE PDF PATTERN INCLUDED Sew the dreamy Boho Wrap Blouse with romantic balloon sleeves and decorative placket (hem band). Perfect for adding your own embroidery or embroidered motifs to make it your own! Designed in collaboration with Mike Sibaja. I
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Guy Style
This trouser pattern will retain its sleek profile whether you’re on the move or seated! The waistband is half elasticated for extra comfort and the slant pockets are ideal for holding the little necessities like keys, wallet and mobile phone. The in
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Pattern preview
MADE-line is a nod to the basics your mother would have worn in the 90s but with a modern twist. This collection includes four beginner-friendly patterns: the MADE-line Tee. MADE-line Short, MADE-line Sweatshirt and MADE-line Pants. These patterns ar
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Sewing With stretch Wovens
WHAT I S A STRETCH WOVEN FABRIC? Stretch fabric is a fabric that has the ability to stretch and probably a term that you’re familiar with when it comes to knit fabrics. It’s made partially of elastic fibres like Lycra, Elastane and Spandex. Compared
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Stretch Wovens
The Callan range is a lightweight linen blend made from 88% viscose, 10% linen, and a hint of 2% elastane. It’s ideal for creating blouses, shirts, skirts, and dresses, and comes in 11 fabulous colourways. www.hantexonline.co.uk/modelo This beautiful
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Deadstock 'Vs' Eco Certified Fabrics
Sustainability in fabric choices can range from up-cycling unworn garments to buying second-hand fabric, choosing eco-certified options, or picking up deadstock fabric. In this feature, our editor Julie Bonnar and Polina Karbanova from Good Fabric te
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THE SUNRAY pleated Circle Skirt
SELF-DRAFTED PROJECT A timeless and elegant Sunray pleat skirt is the perfect addition to your autumn/winter wardrobe WHAT IS A SUNRAY PLEAT? The most important thing you need to know is that Sunray pleating is not pleated as continuous yardage. A su
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Sewing A Curved Hem
Don’t you just love flared sleeves and full circle skirts? Those styles bring the volume and drama to any sewing project. However, I know all too well that it also leaves a lot of hemming to be done! Sewing curved hems can be a bit tricky but with lo
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The Edit
The trouser suit is back in the limelight this season and has gone beyond just being a workwear capsule! This two-piece classic can be made in lots of fabrics and colours to give it an edge. It’s versatile as the garments can be worn separately too!
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WE SEW: The Ziggy Skirt
I love that the ‘A’ line skirt is making a comeback at the moment as it’s stylish, very comfortable and practical to wear with an 18-month-old little boy in tow! There are so many beautiful ones in the shop but with a hefty price tag, and of course,
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The Buffet Dress
PDF PATTERN INCLUDED Advanced Beginners - 2m (2¼yds) x main fabric (150cm (60in) wide) - 1m (1yd) of fabric for the collar, (50cm (60in) wide) - 0.6m (¾yd) of light- to medium-weight iron-on woven interfacing of a similar weight to your chosen fabric
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Cosy Cardigans
Layer up in style with the Fuller Cardigan! This raglan-sleeved wonder is designed to fit curves beautifully, offering cup sizes from C to H, plus options for standard and full bicep sleeves. With shoulder and bust darts, the fit is spot on—now it’s
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Meet the maker: THE PATTERNS ROOM
Have you always had a passion for fashion and a love for creating? Since childhood, I’ve been passionate about fashion—I started by making clothes for my dolls and later sold clothes in a boutique as a teenager. That love of clothing naturally led me
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A Sew Around Paris
Here’s my selection of my five favourite destinations; a combination of my favourite museums, boutiques and must-see fabric stores: This gem of a museum showcases the illustrious history of the House of Dior with spectacular displays of fashion, acce

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