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.

Hello Issue 27!

ON OUR RADAR • Things we thought you might like to know…

THE LONG & SHORT OF IT • Shorts are such a staple for everyone’s wardrobe. They’re comfortable to wear and stylish too!

UNDERSTANDING the grain line • And why it’s so important when making your own clothes

meet the maker Sew & DIY PATTERNS • We chat with Beth Woods from Sew DIY about her passion for making and joy in helping others to sew!

HOT fabrics • More sewing for summer with the coolest of fabrics!

RESPONSIBLE sewing • Richard Mendham founded James Tailoring on the idea of bringing together the very best in responsible trims to designers and makers across the world

who’s who in rest of europe • We look at sewing pattern designers from Germany and mainland Europe who have patterns in English

COOL TOOL

DIVE INTO SUMMER • Thinking of sunshine and holidays, then these all-inclusive feel good swimwear patterns are perfect for those days at the coast!

SWIMWEAR BASICS • 5 waterproof, salt and chlorine-resistant notions for swimwear!

PATTERN preview • Our favourite new patterns hot off the press!

behind THE SEAMS • Miss Esme Young’s life in Creativity, Friendship and Adventure

60 minute MAKE

MEET & GREET THE WOLF AND THE TREE • Saskia Smith creates one-of-a-kind patterns for children with her pattern brand The Wolf and the Tree

the EDIT • Glam up your wardrobe with the latest cut out trend!

THE JUDE DRESS Ready to Sew

QUICK FIXES FOR ZIPS • Get to know the most common fastening!

BOYS SEW TOO! • There are lots of men who head up big fashion labels like Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani so why is there a stigma for guys that sew at home! Clive Bruder and Mark Francis talk to other men in the sewing world and introduce you to the Boys Sew Too movement!

pattern RESET

WE love Co-ords • Make separates a match made in heaven!

MADE TO measure • Hobbycraft has just launched its own range of patterns promising makers the perfect fit every time using AI technology!

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