The Pattern Pages

Things have changed in the sewing industry over the last few years. Today, there’s so many exciting new independent pattern companies, and dressmaking bloggers out there, as well as the major commercial companies, but there’s no longer a magazine dedicated solely to dressmaking. We keep you up-to-date with the latest sewing pattern news, fashion trends for the seasons and how to replicate them in your sewing. We also have lots of sewing tips and advice form experts to help you make your own clothes look the best they can.

From the editors…

On our radar • Things we thought you might like to know….

Capsule Closet for Autumn SEW THE LOOK • A change of season is the ideal time to evaluate your handmade wardrobe. An autumn capsule closet contains classic pieces to create different looks that work by themselves, together and don’t go out of style and is the answer to “I don’t have anything to wear!”

SEWING WITH jersey • The team at Sew Over It share their top tips on how to sew with jersey fabrics

Vintage CHARM

HOOKED ON BOOKS • Get your sewing mojo back with a good book!

PATTERN preview • Here are a few of our favourite new sewing patterns hot off the press!

HOT Fabrics • Start your cosy sewing for autumn with these lovely fabrics

GABY KNIT DRESS

A-Z who’s who in Australia • This issue, we take a look at pattern makers from Australia!

SEW THE LOOK lightweight jackets • Jackets are great transitional layering pieces to take you through the autumn and into winter

for the love of WEARABLE ART • Carrie Emerson, managing director of FIT FOR ART explains all about its unique core patterns

MORE OVERLOCKING stitches • Lorna Knight shows how your overlocker is much more than just a seam neatener!

SERGE AHEAD • 3 versatile patterns that you can make in no time at all with your newly learned overlocker skills!

WE Apparel Kits • Buy everything together for an easier sewing experience! When time is tight – why not opt for a complete package with fabric, patterns and notions so its all there ready when for you to sew. They make great gifts too!

ENDURING Style

SEW vintage • Do you love a good period drama or a trip to the V&A museum in London and are you drawn to vintage styling then read on….

Tye-dye inspo • Tie-dyeing has been around since the ‘60s but this year, it really has seen a renaissance and is perfect for adding colour to your autumn wardrobe too!

60 MIN make • We take the classic bullseye tie-dye technique and apply it to a handmade sweatshirt – it’s perfect for adding some colour to a plain garment!

Look no waste!