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.

34 • THE END OF THE YEAR

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

feel the stretch • Key knit pieces that cover all eventualities!

THE COLUMN DRESS • Meet the timeless throw-on-and-go jersey dress!

Make Me Tonight • Susan Smith and Emma Bannister share how their life long friendship and a challenge brought about their business

HOT fabrics • We welcome the autumn/winter with these beautiful fabrics!

TENCEL™ • Popping up in clothing and fabric shops Allie Olson discusses a new fibre that’s a bit mysterious to many of us

WE love tartan! • No longer just for punks, make this fabric your key print for autumn/winter

GIFT GUIDE • Encourage family and friends to sew with these wonderful gifts!

mindful sewing • We catch up with Liana and James Gillott who opened a business to share their passion for sustainable sewing

Project: The Lica Cardigan from My Image Patterns • This stylish sleeveless cardigan is this season’s must-have garment and the perfect layering piece!

GET TO KNOW YOUR PLEAT STYLES • Pleated garments have made a comeback and is a way to create volume. We look at the different pleat styles you can use for your next dressmaking project

PERPETUAL Pleating • Elevate your sewing with these beautiful pleated garments!

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PERFECT PIPING • Our editor shares her tips and tricks for creating beautiful piping on your next garment

THE EDIT • Piping isn’t just for cushions!

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

10 MINUTES WITH Katharine Wright from Top Stitch Makes

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

Here’s your chance to win yourself a brand new DKS100 SE sewing machine • We've teamed up with our friends over at Janome to give one lucky reader the chance to win an amazing DSK100SE sewing machine by simply completing the wordsearch on the following page and submitting it to us at The Pattern Pages

best sewing KITS • Sewing kits to make your next project that whole lot easier!

EVERYDAY essentials • Kickstart your autumn/winter wardrobe with these stylish patterns

Coming next issue

60 MIN MAKE Reversible Fringed Scarf • This scarf gives you two colourways to wear and is super easy to sew!

An insight into another world • The beautiful colours of India’s textiles were apparent from the moment Laura Casey arrived in India, she shares her story and inspiration for her new Pink City Collection

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