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.

FREEHAND FASHION, HOLIDAY SEWING AND FREE PATTERNS!

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

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 • We’ve teamed up with Hantex to put together this checklist on what to make and pack for your next holiday in the sun!

TIPS ON CREATING A HOLIDAY CAPSULE WARDROBE

Holiday Inspo!

VIENNE • Meet the pretty Vienne Dress from Donna King, the pattern maker behind SIZE:me

10 MINUTES WITH Katie Matthews

Freehand Fashion • Home sewers can definitely benefit from understanding the basic art of draping, so here’s what you need to know…

PROJECT: Batwing Knit Top • Chinelo Bally shows how to make this quick-to-sew top without a pattern

HOT fabrics • Holiday-inspired fabrics with a splash of summer vibes!

SEWING WITH FINE FABRICS • 12 tips on working with fine fabrics from dressmaking expert, Claire Tyler

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

Recycled Textiles • As there are so many already-produced textiles out there, Ingrid Bergtun and Ingrid Vik Lysne share the possibilities they offer!

ZERO OR LOW WASTE • Zero and low-waste sewing is like a pattern jigsaw puzzle making sure a conscious effort is made to strategically place the pattern pieces on the length of fabric to reduce waste. If there are any remaining scraps, they’re rectangular and can be used for later sewing project

project: • Birgitta Helmersson shares this beautiful zero waste dress

live in colour! • Dee Lozano’s instagram account, the Textile Mixologist can’t not catch your eye – we chat to her about how liberated wearing clothes she loves is!

WE love dressing happy • Sewing is a wonderful way to boost endorphins, by adding your favourite colours to achieve that extra special make! What’s your favourite feel good combo?

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

Neat SEAMS • The best notions to keep your stitching consistently on the straight and narrow!

PIXELS TO projects • Bring your design ideas to life from sketch to the finished fabric

A-Z FABRIC PRINTERS • Where to go to digitise your designs and print your own fabrics!

THE EDIT • Cowboy Core with a modern twist!

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The Pattern Pages