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 TO SPRING SEWING!

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

DECADES OF STYLE • Make something with a nod to yesteryear but with today’s sizing!

PROJECT: Sudbury Saddle Bag • Make this ‘40s-inspired practical bag that combines eye-catching asymmetrical styling by Emma Brennan from Charlie’s Aunt

Steps to sew

5 Costume Historians & fashion enthusiasts to follow

true vintage • Editor Julie shares the pros and pitfalls of working with real vintage patterns

Slopers & Muslins • Sanae Ishida shares her secrets to a lovely fit using slopers!

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10 TIPS TO SUCCESS with slopers • Rae and Carrie from Fit for Art Patterns share how to develop and use these

BE YOUR own designer • Basic block patterns to get you started!

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

HOT fabrics • It maybe a little cliché but we love a floral for springtime, don’t you?

VARMA • Meet the Varma 3-in-1 pattern from Named Clothing’s book, Building The Pattern

SEAM CIRCLES • Our editor Julie takes a look at the Seam Circles from Jenerates

INTIMATES • Feel as good on the inside with these gorgeous underwear patterns!

60 minute MAKE • The playful, comfortable and cute Clover Panty from Stitch Love Studio is easy and quick to make and requires very little fabric

sewing intimates • The perfect way to use up your pretty scraps and make a drawer full of new underwear!

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

comfy WAIST • Laura & Saara Huhta from Named share with us how to sew an elastic waistband

FRENCH TERRY • Amy Back explains why French terry is a cosy, versatile and friendly-fabric to work with!

THE TOMATO PINCUSHION • This oldie but goody sewing accessory is more useful than you think!

Make some sewing notion swaps to make your sewing more environmentally friendly!

FEEL GOOD • about your sewing

THE EDIT • Just the Job! - sewing inspo for office hours