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.

The Pattern Pages

Hello Issue 28!

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

SEASON TO SPARKLE • Beautiful garments that are party-worthy and will paint the town red or whatever colour you like!

SEWING WITH SEQUINS • Tilly Walnes shares her tips for sewing with fabrics that have sparkle!

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

ET VOILÀ • Blandine Clanet from French Poetry shares how she became a part-time pattern designer by accident!

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

PRACTICAL PATTERNS • Make the most of patterns that can be made in both woven and knit fabrics or a mix of both!

what is NAP • There’s no time to snooze – it’s time to understand and work with ‘nap’ fabrics!

Sewing and the City • We catch up with Christine Lindebak and her obsession for beautiful clothes that led her from the bright lights of New York to the sweet hum of the sewing machine

HOT fabrics • As the weather gets colder, find out where to look for winter and special occasion fabrics!

THE BIG SWEATER EDIT • Kick-start the season with jumper patterns and fabrics that you will want to sew and wear

10 mins with… SEW ME SOMETHING

The Gift Guide • WONDERFUL GIFTS FOR THE CRAFTY PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE

AUDREY TOP Sew Over It

Pat Bravo

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COCO CHANEL • The life and times of style icon, Coco Chanel

Wash and sew! • All you need to know about pre-washing your fabric before sewing!

60 minute MAKE • Make Lotta Jansdotter’s everyday tote bag, the Stina

PLAN ahead • Organise your makes like a pro with these specially designed planners!