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…

STILL TIME TO ENTER SEW YOUR STYLE COMPETITION

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

Dressed for winter SEW THE LOOK • Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to give up style for comfort. Here are some of our favourite dress patterns that are perfect for pairing with tights and boots!

HOW TO MAKE a full calf adjustment • Overly tight calves on trousers can really ruin your day! Luckily, it’s an easy fix. Jenny Rushmore from Cashmerette explains how!

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

a new DO-IT-YOURSELF RETAIL EXPERIENCE • Isabelle Levine from Forest & Thread explains why combatting fast fashion is key to her businesses vision

60 MIN make Cosy snood • This voluminous snood is made from boa material and will adorn your neck with three-dimensional natural twist!

sew and listen • 5 podcasts to listen to while you sew!

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

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

ELLIE & MAC IN THE SPOTLIGHT

LOVE NOTIONS • SEWING PATTERNS, LLC

GREENSTYLE CREATIONS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

LOVE NOTIONS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

SEW CHIC IN THE SPOTLIGHT

SEWING WITH sweater knits • Stitch up a warm jumper or cardigan in no time at all. We share some tips for sewing with these types of fabric

SEW THE LOOK Sweater Style • When the temperatures drop, it’s time to sew a cosy cardigan or stylish sweater to keep you warm whatever the days throws at you!

SPORTY & stylish • We catch up with Angie Bennett, the pattern designer behind the athletic pattern brand, Greenstyle Creations

The Neighborhood Sweatshirt & Hoodie

GIFT GUIDE FOR SEWERS • Thoughtful gifts for friends and family who like to sew!

HOOKED on books • Get your sewing mojo back with a good book!

WE Clashing Colour • Rip up the rulebook and lift your mood by wearing colour!

CAPSULE WARDROBE must-haves • 4 key patterns that guys will want to have in their wardrobes this season!