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Wendy talks
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NEWLOOK 6184
POPPY DRESS
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YOUR
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4
NEWLOOK 618
STITCH
YOUR STYLE
Sew&Learn
This month well show
you how to...
3 Work pleats
3 Add facings
3 Make belt carriers
3 Insert a lapped zip
Style A
1 Round neckline
2 Clasp belt
3 Flared skirt
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Style B
1 Round neckline
2 Self-tie belt
3 Flared skirt
Style C
1 Square neckline
2 Waist seam
3 Flared skirt
Style D
1 Square neckline
2 Waist seam
3 Straight skirt
Style E
1 Round neckline
2 Kimono belt
3 Straight skirt
Pleated neckline
provides extra
detail
Complete the
waist belt using
pretty metal
clasps
We added a tulle
petticoat underneath
the skirt to give it extra
fullness and volume.
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YOUR
FREE
PATTERN
IN THE
Pattern on test
WORKROOM
We stitched view C of the Poppy dress using a bold floral cotton with a contrasting belt
C R A S H C O U R S E ...
StitchNotes
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on pleats
Pleats are folds in the fabric that control fullness. They
can be soft or crisp, depending on the fabric used and
whether they are pressed or not.
3 There are three types of pleat: knife edge pleats all face
the same direction; inverted pleats, where two folds are
pressed towards each other to one placement line; and box
pleats, which are two pleats turned away from each other
creating a flat section in the centre.
3 Mark the fold line and the placement line (the pattern
pieces will include these, ready to be transferred to your
fabric), using a different colour thread/pen so you can
quickly distinguish between them.
3 When making several pleats, snip-mark the lines within
the seam allowance at the top and bottom of the fabric,
with pins along the line in between if necessary. Again, use
different coloured pins to distinguish between fold and
placement lines.
3 Fold the fabric at
the line mark along
the length, then bring
the fold to the
placement line.
Repeat for all the
pleats, then hand or
machine tack across
the top to hold the
pleats in place.
3 All pleats need
pressing to set them.
Use a press cloth to
help prevent ridges
from the fabric layers
showing on the right
side of the garment.
For soft pleats, use a
dry press cloth and
apply a little steam
hovering the iron
just above the fabric.
For crisp pleats, use
a damp press cloth
and lots of steam
and the full
pressure of the iron.
behind the
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Pink floral
DRESSMAKING
WITH MAY
Why we
love it...
Princess seams
create a flattering
line down the
length of the body
to elongate an
apple shape.
Why we
love it...
Detail in the upper
body counterbalances
broad hips.
Double breasted
styling accentuates
the top line drawing
the eye to
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NECKLINE
VARIATIONS
Why we
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A smart style that
can be made with
or without a collar,
achieving two
different necklines.
Peplum detail
accentuates the
waistline of an
hourglass figure
and focuses the
eye on the contour
of the body.
Stitch in lightweight
wools, boucl or a
pretty pastel tweed
for spring.
Why
not try?
Colette Patterns Anise
Sizes 0-18
CLASSIC SHORT LENGTH
Summer is on its way and a jacket or lightweight coat is a useful addition to your
wardrobe. A smart style looks great with a pair of jeans and when teamed with a
matching skirt or trousers, it can take you to an interview or important meeting
in style.
Princess seaming creates a flattering line down the length of the body to
elongate and enhance an apple shape. These seams can be tricky as they are
curved. Pin together putting your pins in at right angles and picking up a very
small piece of the two fabrics you are joining together on the fitting line, which
is 1.5cm from the cut edge. You will find that it is much easier to work with the
curve and ease the two pieces together.
Necklines have an enormous impact on the perception of the upper body.
Keep collars small or flat to the neckline of the garment if you have a short neck.
Jackets usually have button fastenings and some have collars; and it's really
important to support your buttons, buttonholes and collars with interfacing.
There are many products on the market and it can be quite confusing. The one
you select should not overpower the fabric but support it and give it body. Put
a piece of fabric against it. How do they work together? If in doubt, choose a
lighter weight interfacing.
If hems are not topstitched they should be completely invisible. Neaten the
edge of the hem and turn up once and blind hem in place. Pressing can make or
break the finished look of a garment, particularly the hem. Lay damp muslin over
your hem and take the point of the iron just up to the neatened edge. This will
prevent a ridge showing on the right side of the jacket.
For your first project, choose a simple pattern without too many style lines.
There are endless possibilities of the looks that can be achieved with clever
combinations of fabric, style and colour.
Until next month,
May Martin
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bold edge. Add statement buttons for a real on-trend look. Available in
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Beginner
Make
Essentials
DRAPED TOP
Jersey fabric
Coordinating sewing thread
Fusible hemming tape
Dimensions
Custom size
First measure your hips. Cut a rectangle from jersey fabric with
the width as half your hip measurement, plus an extra 8cm, by
the length you would like your tunic to be, plus 3cm for the hem and
6cm for the facings at the top (9cm in total). This will be the back of
the tunic [1].
For the front, adapt the back pattern so the top is 16cm wider
(8cm either side), but the base and length should measure the
same. Angle the side edges down to the base [2]. Cut this shape
from jersey.
Lay the front and back pieces together with the right sides facing.
The base and side edges should match together, the front at the
top will be larger to create the cowl effect [3]. Stitch across each
shoulder seam with a stretch stitch, using the diagram which
indicates the seam allowance and the angle of the seams [4]. Stitch
the side edges together with a 4cm seam allowance leaving a 23cm
gap down from the shoulder seams for the armholes.
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Essentials
LIBERTY
RA-RA SKIRT
Dimensions
Custom sized
Cutting guide
To customise the skirt size, measure from
the childs waist to the desired hem length of
the longest rue (above or below the knee),
then add 7.5cm to this measurement. This is
the length of 137cm wide fabric you will
need for the bottom rue. For the elastic,
add 7.5cm to the waist measurement.
3
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Fashion Forecast
Totally
tropical
Louise
SAYS
Remnant Kings
has just had a
tropical fabric
drop! Here are
Louise Clasons
top pattern picks
to pair with the
latest prints.
Keep it simple
Miette by Tilly and the Buttons is a
great beginner pattern that can be
made up in lots of different prints for
varying looks. It's a
true spring into
summer staple.
GREAT
BEGINNER
MAKE!
Stitch
with knits
This is a great introduction to
a knit pattern if youve never
tried one before. Moneta is
very versatile and suits all
body shapes, plus it comes
with ve collar variations to
truly make it your own.
TRY
KNITS
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Look sharp
Everyone needs a blazer, and
this is our favourite pattern!
By Hand London's popular
Victoria makes up a treat and
suits a variety of fabrics and
styles. Pair with skinny jeans
or a LBD to make a striking
style statement.
Stockist information
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A tropical
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Cropped length
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2 Textured floral jersey
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3 Liberty Fierce, colour B
4 Flamingos in mint
5 Palm tree polyester
All featured fabrics are
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Kings, from 2.99 per metre,
www.remnantkings.co.uk,
0141 418 0333.
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LAUREN
GUTHRIE
Everything seems to start
getting more colourful at this
time of year
Lauren Loves
NEW LIBERTY PRINT
SPRINGTIME
WEEKEND
GETAWAY
There's nowhere
better than Paris!
FAVOURITE WAY
TO RELAX
I really enjoy yoga
Nothing says spring to me more than the fresh new floral prints from the
spring/summer Liberty Tana Lawn collection. Everything seems to start getting more
colourful at this time of year, from the longer days and the bright flowers to whats on
my sewing table!
Ive been making some gorgeous blouses recently using the new Oakridge pattern
by Sewaholic. Its a classic style thats ideal for this time of year as it has long sleeves if
its still a bit cold, but also looks great with the cuffs rolled up for a more relaxed look.
Ive been using some of my favourite new Liberty prints to make up a few versions.
A garment like this is perfect for lightweight lawn as it presses well and you can get
a really neat finish.
I love adding detail to garments with topstitching,
such as around the cuff or at a neckline. I think it makes
your handmade clothes stand out and look extra
professional. It can be tricky to get it looking neat when
you are first starting out, so here are my tips for
achieving flawless topstitching. My first piece of advice is
to press well as you work. A good steam iron is key, along
with an ironing board that has a slightly padded cover. If possible, always sew with the
right side of the garment facing you. The top thread usually looks better due to the way
the machine forms stitches. Find a marker on the machine to act as a guide as you sew.
Ensuring that the edge of the fabric is always lined up with a specific point on the foot
or on the plate will ensure consistency in stitching, making it much neater. When sewing
close to the edge, there will be less material under the foot. This can alter the way the
machine feeds the fabric through as its stitching. Practise will get you used to how you
should be guiding your fabric through the machine. On my Brother Innov-is 350, the
default position of the needle is to the left-hand side of the foot, but when topstitching
I always move it to the centre. This means that there is a bit more fabric for the machine
to grip onto, making it easier to keep the stitching straight!
We have lots of new workshops on our ever-growing calendar at Guthrie & Ghani
over the next few months. Learn the tricks of the trade from professional shirt maker
Rich Battye in a two day mens shirt making class, or get to grips with plackets, collars
and bust adjustments in the ladies class with Layla Totah. If getting patterns to fit you
is always a struggle, then the draft a skirt or bodice block workshops with Alexandra
Hughes can help solve your fitting nightmares.
Im also looking forward to being part of the judging panel at the National
Dressmaking Awards at the Sewing For Pleasure show at the NEC in Birmingham on
the 20th of March. I love meeting fellow stitchers and Im really excited to see what all
the entrants have made Im sure it will be tough to pick a winner. I hope to meet some
of you there!
I love adding
detail to
garments with
topstitching
Happy Sewing!
Find out more, visit www.guthrie-ghani.co.uk
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PATTERN
HACKING
OUR EXPERTS EXPLAIN
HOW YOU CAN BE MORE
CREATIVE WITH YOUR
DRESSMAKING
Pattern
hacking:
The process of
combining and
adapting
patterns
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2
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Vid
Pretty peplum
By Hand Londons
Elisalex shows you how to
transform the bodice of
the Holly Jumpsuit into
an adorable button down
peplum top using a free
circle skirt app.
Dress chop
Blogger Em from
Em Makes Patterns
lets loose by
extending the design
to create an A-line
dress with pleats
instead of tucks.
Learn how at
www.tillyandthe
buttons.com
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Get involved!
Sewing Indie Month
Blogger Rhonda Buss
tells us about judging
the pattern hacking
category in last years
Sewing Indie Months
competitions, why it
was such a success and
plans for this year.
Sewing Indie Month was
created by Mari Miller of
Seamster Patterns to bring attention to the
growing independent pattern industry and the
quality of their patterns. I headed up the pattern
hacking category which focused on showing
how a basic pattern can be used to create a
unique design.
Most of the entries were simple but classic
hacks, but all in all, they did a wonderful job of
taking the pattern and creating something unique.
We had almost 30 entries, but the winner was
Siobhan of www.justkeepsewing.net as voted
for via my blog.
Sewing Indie Month is still in a planning stage
for 2015, but they are hoping for the event to once
again take place in May. It will be announced on
blogs, Facebook, Twitter and other social media
sources, so keep a look out!
Read more...
The Great British
Sewing Bee:
Fashion With
Fabric (25,
Quadrille) by the
series sewing
producer ClaireLouise Hardie
includes full-size
paper patterns
needed to make
30 projects, with
instructions for
many hack
variations.
Over to you...
Reader hack
This week I
upcycled my
husbands old
T-shirts into dresses
for my daughter.
I used the Uptown/
Downtown Dress by
Sew Straight Pattern
Co. as a basis to
work out the
bodice/sleeves and
then adapted it.
You can find the
pattern here
www.etsy.com/uk
/shop/sewstraight
patternco
Vicky Myers
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Uptown/ Downtown
Dress by Sew
Straight Pattern Co.
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The author
shows you how
to make an
adorable
romper suit
Vanessa Mooncie
Sewing elastic,
gathers and fastenings
This cute romper has front-buttoned shoulder straps crossed at the back,
an elasticated back waist, and snap fasteners at the inside leg for easy
nappy changes.
Dimensions
6 months to 2 years
1.5cm seam allowance
Visit www.sewmag.co.uk to
download the patterns. Cut all
the pieces from fabric as per the
cutting guide. With right sides
together and notches matching,
stitch the bib facing and
waist-casing facing together at
the sides up to the small dot at the
top edge. Press the seams open.
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through the opening at the waist
casing. Adjust to fit, trim the excess
elastic and stitch down at the side
seams to secure the ends.
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and snap
fastenings
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Essentials
Lightweight cotton, 100cm x 110cm
Coordinating thread
Cotton lace trim, 150cm
Ribbon, 2cm wide, 150cm
PYJAMA SHORTS
Dimensions
What better reason to have a duvet day than these pyjama shorts? They are so
pretty, you may just want to stay in them all day long! Theyre easy to stitch,
making them an ideal first garment and would make the loveliest present.
Sew them in a soft cotton lawn for extra comfort and style.
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someone to organise you. Block out
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This long arm model from Janome's
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stitching larger projects, with 28cm
arm space to the right of the needle
and a total arm length of 44cm. Fully
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stitch width gives added creative
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ensures precise fabric handling and
there's a maximum speed controller,
lock stitch feature and programmable
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and accuracy.
computerised
l 200+
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l Memorise
stitch and
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JERSEY SKIRT
Many stitchers avoid sewing with knit fabrics because they have a reputation for being a little
tricky to handle, however this simple jersey skirt can be knocked up in just a few hours.
Access to an overlocker makes sewing seams even easier and weve used fusible hemming
tape for a quick and invisible hem. Go on, give it a go!
Essentials
Jersey fabric
Coordinating sewing thread
Elastic, 3cm wide
Fusible hemming tape
Dimensions
Custom sized
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Amanda used the fresh and floral
Buds Aqua knit fabric by Jeni Baker
from the Geometric Bliss range by
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tailored look for rigid ones.
Frances Tobin,
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The independent
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Theres a growing number of
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designers on the market,
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sense of style, and theres
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Works with any fabric.
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Clear instructions on how to get
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Printed on pattern paper not tissue,
to use again and again.
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Essentials
Three fabric prints, 50cm of each
Coordinating sewing thread
Lightweight fusible interfacing
Heavyweight interfacing
Zip, 44cm
Leather bag handles
BOWLING BAG
Dimensions
This fully lined stylish holdall will certainly turn heads with its bold pattern
and unique shape. Fill it with all your necessities, theres plenty of room, plus
two pockets for smaller items like your keys. Weve used the Fenton House
collection for Gtermann, but you could mix and match colours and patterns
to make this a truly personal accessory for your spring wardrobe.
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Using the template, cut two bag pieces from both the
lining and outer fabrics. Fuse interfacing to the wrong
side of each inner piece and trim to size. Position a
pocket on the right side of each one and topstitch 3mm
from the edge around the sides and base to hold in place.
Find the centre of the zip panel and mark with a pin. Do
the same on all four bag pieces.
Place the stiff lining piece over the bottom of the bag,
wrong sides together. Pin in place, tucking the raw
edges underneath. Slip stitch in place and turn the bag
out. Pin leather handles to each side of the bag, ensuring
they are level and the same distance from the centre.
Sew them in place by hand with strong, thick thread and
backstitch, passing through all the layers of the bag.
Add embellishment to
the outer pockets for
a quirky detail.
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Fenton Dream 3
Bold spots in a gorgeous plum.
Fenton Blossom 2
A modern twist on a floral design.
We used the funky Fenton House collection
for Gtermann. For stockists, email
gutermann@stockistenquiries.co.uk
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Also, the re-emergence of apprenticeships
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the future of Savile Row. It is extremely
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10 TOP KITS YOULL LOVE!
Beautiful butterfly
In an on-trend mint and coral colour combo, this swallow tail
butterfly cross stitch kit comes with everything you require
to make a beautiful piece that you can keep or give as a
unique gift. Measures 8.9cm x 10.9cm. Priced 14.99,
www.flossandmischief.com
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Fabric flowers
These three dimensional flowers would be a quirky addition to any
bouquet, or would look stunning on their own as a table decoration.
With two kits to choose from, all the materials are ethically made
from recyclable materials. Priced 15, www.gilliantravis.co.uk
Top collar
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15, www.flo-joboutique.co.uk
Bag it up
This lovely bag is large and sturdy, with
long webbed cotton shoulder straps.
Use it for your shopping, overnight stays
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Priced 22,
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Pretty purses
Create two purses with this pretty kit. Perfect for storing
make up or beauty supplies, or keeping your pennies safe.
Use the dainty Liberty prints provided for a real touch of
class. Priced 14.90, www.alicecaroline.co.uk
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Essentials
Hand-dyed batik cotton, selection
Cream cotton, 22cm x 30cm
Toy filling
Embroidery thread, green, yellow, lilac,
pink, black
Flower buttons, green, pink
Split yellow lentils
Scrap of pink felt, scrap
Dimensions
10cm x 15cm
TORTOISE PATTERN
WEIGHTS
These cute little tortoises would make a really irresistible gift set.
Make them as a pair of pattern weights or individually as a pincushion.
Each one has been patchworked from six segments of fabric to achieve
the rounded shell shape, and padded with fibre filling and split lentils to
add extra weight. The unusual hand-dyed fabric, embroidery and
button detail add further interest to these irresistible little critters.
SEW A TORTOISE
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Hand-dyed fabric
Bali Boutique hand-dyed batik fabrics give these tortoises
a natural feel. For stockists, visit www.hantex.co.uk
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is an Australian
indie pattern
designer and
mother of three.
Her designs are
poised between
modern style
and wearability,
and her
maternity
sewing patterns
have quickly
become the
most popular
on the market.
She also
authors the
popular blog
www.diy
maternity.com
providing free
maternity wear
sewing tutorials
to expecting
mothers.
Diane Hudson
Megan says
It can feel daunting, but creating a
stylish handmade maternity wardrobe
is easier than you think!
Consider the proportion and balance.
If you wear volume over your torso, keep
your bottom half fitted, and vice versa.
Opt for sewing patterns that will give
you the most wear throughout all
trimesters, and can potentially be worn
after your little one arrives. Ruching is
wonderful for fitting in a bump, and
disguising a postpartum tummy
afterwards. Steer clear of fussy details.
The key to looking stylish when youre
pregnant is simplicity.
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Megan
Nielson
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Christine McDermott
Dawn
CameronDick
is a traditional
quilter and
Mettler Threads
ambassador.
Although a lover
of hand quilting
and appliqu, she
also teaches
machine quilting
and has written
two books on her
signature
technique,
invisible machine
appliqu.
Visit www.dawn
camerondick.com
Dawn says
Hand and machine quilting essentially do the same job; it holds the
backing, wadding and top of the quilt together. Hand quilting is
portable and requires few supplies. All you need is a hoop, a
Between needle size 9-10, and cotton thread in size 40 (the most
popular). Mettler makes a poly-coated cotton and a 100% cotton
in many colours. I prefer the all cotton 40 weight variety. To hand
quilt your piece, simply work a running
stitch (which is what a quilting stitch is)
in from your seams or in any design you
choose across the quilt. There are many
books available with patterns or you can
draw out lines yourself.
Machine quilting does not require a
special machine. As long as your model
is in good working order you can
successfully machine quilt. You will need to purchase a walking foot
if yours does not already come with one (available for almost any
machine as a separate attachment), a quilting needle size 90/14 for
40 weight thread, and a 40 weight thread.
Using a thin wadding will help make your rst attempts easier.
Attending a workshop at your local quilt shop would also be
invaluable. Just relax and enjoy the process!
Hand and
machine
quilting
essentially do
the same job
Debbie Hackett
Elisalex says
Elisalex De
Castro Peake
is one third of the
trio who set up
indie pattern
label, By Hand
London. Based in
the Capital, she
loves the
technical side of
sewing and
enjoys writing
tutorials and
sewalongs on the
companys
successful blog.
Read more at
www.byhand
london.com
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With large expressive eyes, sweet little April Bunny is sure to be loved by all.
Made from soft felt and wearing a pretty pinafore dress, shell delight
anyone whos lucky enough to receive her this Easter. Why not
present her a gift bag with chocolate eggs for a truly special gift?
APRIL BUNNY
Essentials
Go to www.sewmag.co.uk to
download and print the
templates. Cut out two heads
from cream felt and sew the darts
together with a narrow seam. Trim
two outer ears from cream and
two inner ears from pink felt. Sew
in place. With the curved edges
matching, tack the ears to one
head, between the points marked
A and B on the template.
Draw around the body
template on cream felt and cut
out roughly. Pin to the remaining
felt and sew through both layers
following the marked line. Leave
the neck edge open. Trim the
seam allowance to 3mm and snip
the centre of one side, along the
dotted line. Turn right side out,
ease the seams and stuff. Stuff,
then sew the head in place
securely, and the pom pom tail.
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at home WITH
STUART HILLARD
I have decided to make Easter
my big thing this year
THIS MONTH OUR FAVOURITE HOME STITCHER
SHARES INSPIRATION FOR A SPRING CELEBRATION
I got off pretty lightly during the Christmas
festivities as I was entertained and fed from
Christmas Eve till New Years Day. I didnt
cook once and Im ashamed to say, I didnt
wash up either! Although I did give my
mother in law two days worth of sewing
machine tuition, so it all worked out in the
end. As penance, I have decided to make
Easter my big thing this year and go all out
with the entertaining. Ive never really done
Easter before, so Im enjoying the novelty of
planning for an entirely new celebration.
Im organising an egg hunt in the garden
followed by an outdoor lunch for 20. Im
praying for sunshine but planning for rain,
so Im borrowing a gazebo for the weekend
from a friend, and theres always Charlies
man cave if it really starts chucking it down.
Im hiding a mixture of chocolate eggs and
fabric bunnies for
the children
to find. I just
downloaded a
simple rabbit
shape from the
internet, cut two
shapes from
hessian and
sewed around
the edge, adding
a little stuffing.
A length of ribbon round the neck and they
are done! Im covering a long tressle table
with more hessian and raiding my china
cupboard for every pretty glass and pottery
jug I can find to cram with orange and
peach tulips for the centre. Ive already
whipped up a batch of bright orange linen
napkins to wrap around green handled
cutlery. See Stuarts Stash for a great stockist
of quality linen. Tied with green ribbon,
each place setting will look like a carrot
so cute! Heres to a fun and hopefully
sunny Easter!
Im hiding a
mixture of
chocolate eggs
and fabric
bunnies for
the children
to find
Style
Advice
www.tch.net
HOME INSPIRATIONS
Stuarts
Stash
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Easter Table
Clockwise from bottom left: 1 Japanese M Dobby Bunnies Pink, 9 per metre, www.fabricinspirations.co.uk 2 White rabbit buttons, 1.75
for ve, www.beadandbuttoncompany.co.uk 3 Cloudwork by Makower, 12 per metre, www.eternalmaker.com 4 Spring mini chicks,
Urban Zoologie collection by Robert Kaufman, 12 per metre, www.plushaddict.co.uk 5 Easter Bunnies ribbon, 70p per metre,
www.prettyfabricsandtrims.co.uk 6 Ducks on Yellow by Lecien, 15 per metre, www.thehomemakery.co.uk 7 Rabbits and Hares in Sea
Green, 11 per metre, www.fabricrehab.co.uk 8 Luxury Hessian, 4.50 per metre, www.plushaddict.co.uk 9 Floral Dandelions, Suffolk
Garden collection by Brie Harrison for Dashwood Studio, 13 per metre, www.elephantinmyhandbag.com 10 Linen Closet Bee by
Makower, 10 per metre, www.plushaddict.co.uk 11 Chicks by Timeless Treasures, 14 per metre, www.elephantinmyhandbag.com
12 Lilac Gingham by Sevenberry, 13 per metre, www.thehomemakery.co.uk 13 Pom pom trim in Lemon and Mint, 2.25 per metre,
www.thehomemakery.co.uk 14 Riley Blake Flower Patch Bees Multi, 12 per metre, www.plushaddict.co.uk 15 Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr
Fox, 13 per metre, www.sewscrumptious.co.uk
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Create storage
solutions for all your
Easter treats
www.hobbycraft.co.uk
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HARE CUSHIONS
Essentials
Pink patterned cotton, 35cm x 112cm
Blue patterned cotton, 35cm x 112cm
Cream boiled wool, 35cm x 70cm
Tracing paper
Cream sewing thread
Embroidery thread, navy, deep pink, one
skein of each
Zip, 25cm, two
Cushion pad, 30cm, two
STITCH A CUSHION
True Blue
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sew PERSONALITY
ALICE GARRETT
My favourite thing is
combining the different colours
and prints of Liberty fabrics
ALICE GARRETT IS LIVING THE DREAM, AS OWNER
OF LIBERTY FABRIC EMPORIUM, ALICE CAROLINE
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Essentials
Mustard patterned cotton
Liberty prints, selection
Plain mustard cotton
Plain blue cotton
Blue spotty cotton
Lining fabric
White circular coaster, 14cm
Pink bias binding
Mustard grosgrain ribbon
Iron-on interfacing
Wadding
Dimensions
Make
&Share
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TEAPOT COASTER
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hoop when stitching
letters to hold the
fabric taut.
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quilters CORNER
CORINNE BRADD
OUR
Patchwork
PROMISE
Corinne
Loves!
Selecting
fabrics for a
quilt isnt as
simple as it
used to be
Quilters
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Red Tractor Patchwork Cot Quilt,
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WHAT IM
WORKING ON...
This month I not only used one of my
favourite colours, but also paid homage to
much loved fairytale Little Red Riding Hood.
This childs quilt, made using a themed print,
is perfect for a little ones bedroom or
nursery. You could change the fabric to
include their favourite story, or create an
entirely new colour scheme to make this a
very personalised gift.
Find out how to make this in the April
issue of our sister magazine, Crafts
Beautiful, out now!
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Whitewashed Cottage
Spring Hare
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sew HOME
BLOCK
of the
MONTH
OUR
Patchwork
PROMISE
This design can be made with as few as two prints for a really understated, yet
striking effect, but weve gone all out with five per block in a sweet floral colour
scheme thats perfect for springtime. We used the Primrose Garden collection from
Riley Blake Designs and added a contrasting striped border to make the prints
really stand out.
sewmag.co.uk 77
Essentials
16 prints from the Primrose Garden Collection
by Riley Blake Designs, fat quarter of each
Pale pink cotton sashing, 50cm
White cotton backing, 150cm
20oz wadding, 150cm
Dimensions
sew HOME
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A
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C
A
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B
E
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USE EASTER-THEMED
COMING
PRINTS TO MAKE THIS
NEXT MONTH
QUILT THE PERFECT
MAKE A SPLIT NINE
PATCH BLOCK WITH
DECORATION FOR YOUR THE NEXT ISSUE
OF SEW!
HOME THIS SEASON
LOVE IT... BUY IT!
Primrose
Petal Red
Primrose
Paisley Aqua
Primrose
Main Red
A detailed design
with a retro feel.
We used the floral Primrose Garden range by Riley Blake Designs. For stockists, visit www.rileyblakedesigns.com
sewmag.co.uk 79
his month's
collections
are both
heavily
influenced by
nature. For
Elizabeth Olwen,
her Morning Song
collection for
Cloud9 Fabrics is
inspired by spring,
with beautiful
flowered patterns.
Maureen Cracknell
draws upon the
wilder aspects of
the great outdoors,
with rich earthy
hues and Native
American style
design in her Wild
& Free range for
Art Gallery Fabrics.
Both feature prints
that are great for
accessories, such
as picnic mats or
cushions to sit on
while you enjoy
dining alfresco,
or you could
make beautiful
patchwork quilts.
OUR
Patchwork
PROMISE
MEET THE
designer
Maureen
Cracknell
Wild & Free celebrates
my beautiful children
and my lifelong love
for Potter County,
Pennsylvania. Each
print explores the
essence of a bohemian
spirit, one who loves
adventure and lets
their hair down, kicks
off their shoes and
runs free!"
Fletching Chant
Morning Keepsake
We love!
Crimson Dance
Luminous Field
80 sewmag.co.uk
Folk Plaid
sew SHOPPING
MEET THE
designer
Morning Song
Cloud9 Fabrics
Elizabeth Olwen
Morning Song is inspired by
spring, when the earth
comes back to life, the
morning is lit by warm sun,
and the birds sing their
sweet songs. It speaks of simpler times, and
days spent frolicking through fields of
wildflowers. Each print in the collection is
like a little sonnet dedicated to charmed
and beautiful landscapes."
Intricate floral
WORK COLLECTIONS
Beautiful colour contrast
This months
Pantone colours
April's shades are
warm and inviting
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Bee? Then check out the
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archive and lots more!
PATTERNS
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Butterick's 4790 Walkaway
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vintage week. If you
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this and more styles, both
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those in the know.
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DOWNLOAD
TEMPLATES
ONLINE
Essentials
Pastel coloured felt, 20cm x 40cm,
plus scraps
Coordinating embroidery thread
Narrow ribbon, selection
Fusible webbing, 10cm x 15cm
Polyester toy stuffing
Decorative button
Dimensions
MAKE A RABBIT
Make
&Share
STITCH AN EGG
Transfer the motif for the egg onto felt and iron on
three strips in a contrasting colour as for the rabbit.
Work feather stitch across the top and bottom bands in
coordinating thread, adding French knot details. Sew
ribbon across the centre of the middle panel. Tie a bow
and stitch to the middle of the egg. Stitch little arrows in
between the stripes, adding more knots as in the picture.
84 sewmag.co.uk
CREATE A FLOWER
sew HOME
Cotton
embroidery thread
In a variety of colours, choose your
favourite shades! Priced 72p per skein,
www.willowfabric.com, 0800 056 7811.
Colourful felt
This felt can be cut into any shape you
need, perfect for this make! Priced 1.50
per sheet, www.bloomingfelt.co.uk,
01245 471690.
sewmag.co.uk 85
DOWNLOAD
TEMPLATES
ONLINE
Essentials
Printed cotton, 10 fat quarters
Turquoise cotton, fat quarter
Pink and white felt, scraps
Pink bias binding, 250cm
Coordinating thread
Coordinating ribbon
Lace trim
Coordinating pom pom braid
Turquoise flat backed crystals
PVA glue
Dimensions
86 sewmag.co.uk
sew HOME
LOVE IT...
BUY IT!
Camden
Market prints
sewmag.co.uk 87
DOWNLOAD
TEMPLATES
ONLINE
Essentials
A suitably sized hamper, crate or drawer
Fabrics, assorted
Thread
Elastic, 1cm wide
Polyester filling
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sewmag.co.uk 89
DOWNLOAD
CHART
ONLINE
Susie s
BACK STITCH
STITCH SCHOOL
Assisi embroidery 1
Perfect this technique and make
a spring Scandi pillow
Assisi embroidery is a kind of reverse cross stitch, where the backgrounds are
stitched and the main motifs left untouched. It originated in the Italian town of the
same name. Holbein stitch is used to add finer details and flourishes, but in Assisi
work its called Chiara stitch. Worked on an evenweave fabric, usually cream or white,
the traditional colours are red, blue, green or gold for the backgrounds and black or
brown for the outlines. Common motifs are mythical creatures, although flowers and
geometric designs are also popular. For this stylish cushion, the Assisi embroidery is
worked on bands of cross stitch fabric, which are then sewn to a plain cotton, and
edged with ric rac.
Essentials
16 count Aida, 5cm x 70cm
Grey cotton, 66cm x 80cm
Cushion pad, 30cm x 35cm
Embroidery thread, red, black,
one skein of each
Tapestry needle, size 24 or 26
Coordinating sewing thread
White ric rac, 130cm
Dimensions
30cm x 36cm
90 sewmag.co.uk
MAKE A PILLOW
sew TUTORIAL
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Easter haberdashery
When it comes to stitching for Easter, there
are so many possibilities. With pastel shades
and cheerful fabrics, its sure to put a spring
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have three delightful bundles to give away.
Each includes a fat quarter pack of 100%
cotton Notting Hill prints by Gtermann and
coordinating thread sets in fresh hues, plus a
pair of pretty patterned embroidery scissors
by Hemline and two reels of Berisfords
Essentials ribbons, perfect for adorning your
Easter makes.
To enter to win one of three bundles worth
over 50 each, tick the EASTER box. For
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To be in with a
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Girl s appliqu
dress
Plus...
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Liberty
pencil case
Simplicity offers
award-winning
patterns, and this
stylish option has
not one but four
great garments
to make!
PATTERN
SIMPLICITY 1467
WARDROBE PACK
l Sleeveless top
l Loose fitting
trousers
l Skirt with mock
drawstring
l Peplum jacket
DONT
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Make
TEMPLATES
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SPRING WREATH
This pretty no-sew decoration is quick to make and would
look lovely hanging in the home this Eastertime. Give your
garland a patchwork look by using tiny scraps salvaged from
other sewing projects, or use a single print for all the leaves.
This is a great project to get the family involved in too.
Essentials
GREAT
HOME DEC
IDEA
1
96 sewmag.co.uk
START
right
Machine Matters
with
Wendy Gardiner
MACHINE FOOT
OF THE MONTH
How to...
create a flower stitch
Lower the feed dogs, set the needle position to the left
and reduce the top tension on the thread to 3.53.
Note that the fabric will be moved by the flower
stitch attachment.
You can use a twin needle too, just check that the
width of your chosen stitch is no more than 5mm
so that both will fit through the foot and the throat
plate. Twin needles come with different gaps between
the needles, so check the stitch choice. Insert the twin
needle and thread with two different colours.
Bring the bobbin thread to the top and hold the tails
behind the work. Select a widthways stitch such as zig
zag, blind hem or three-step zig zag stitch and set it to the
widest width. Sew slowly, taking care not to trap or catch
the fabric so it can turn the fabric smoothly as it sews.
3
4
WHICH STITCH?
sewmag.co.uk 97
templates
To download more templates,
visit www.sewmag.co.uk
APRIL BUNNY
B
A
HEAD
Cut two
BODICE
Cut one
C
EARS
BODY
Cut one
98 sewmag.co.uk
sew TEMPLATES
EGG
Cut two
BUNNY
CHICK
Cut two
(one reversed)
PETAL
Cut six
PETAL
Cut 11
sewmag.co.uk 99
Discover
daylight
sewing
machine
lamp
DN1180
www.daylightcompany.com
100 sewmag.co.uk
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