Australian Stitches

Australia’s leading dressmaking magazine is a favoured by all dressmakers in every age group. Fabulous garments, technical instructions and step x step photos help guide even the most novice sewer to complete perfect garments every time. All the latest patterns and fabrics are covered in every issue plus we trial patterns to give the lowdown on how to improve on each pattern’s instruction sheet. We showcase makeovers of real people, give wardrobe-planning advice and show the latest trends from the USA and Europe.

OUTERWEAR SPECIAL • Remember when coats where just something you threw over your outfit to keep warm? Nowadays, they do so much more! They can even be the main focus of any look, as the fashion action this winter doesn’t involve your outfit as much as what you put over it … and there never has been such variety, so you’re bound to find just the right coat look for you.

Adding a Hem Band

JEAN SHRIMPTON REVISITED! THE NEW MODERN!

THE JACKET EDIT

EXECUTIVE Sweet • The skirtsuit goes back to work this season, but it’s hardly uniform − forget anything too tight or tailored as softer lines now flow over the feminine form. The addition of a gently flared dress equals get-ahead dressing that will impress in or out of the office.

Hand Picked Zippers

Two for the Price of One – A Money Saving Wardrobe • This article has been inspired by several readers – their complaint was this: “Why don’t you show more patterns for older women?” Answer: With a little imagination, picture yourself in the garment, ask yourself if you look good and feel good? If the answer is yes to these things, the chances are it will suit you.

The Soft Touch • Looking for cover? Why not leave strict and structured behind and soften up for a change? Loose, relaxed vests, capes and jackets have all the ease of a cardigan, but with a lot more polish …

A Time to Learn – Part 3

COAT TALES • Once upon a time, coats were bland, basic coverings whose only function was to keep you warm … now with architectural lines, bold patterns and rich textures, they prove the moral that it’s what’s on the outside that counts.

BOLD OVER • Brave the cold by wrapping up in easy, any-length coats … now coming on strong in luscious prints or in a bold spectrum of brights ...

EASY SEWING PROJECTS for Beginners

Shortening a Sequined Gown

GETTING WARM • The flash of vivid red and the dash of racy leather heats up the classic wrap coat to beat any big chill …

Corner Seams

All Out • Outstanding outerwear in bold colours, witty prints, slick leather trims and racy shapes that wrap and drape make the most of braving the brisk outdoors.

The Great Outdoors • Rugged shearlings and cosy Navajo blanket patterns in a nature-loving palette of woodsy browns, camels and greens bring a fresh, outdoors-y air to soft, city-ready toppers that brave the elements, whether in town or country.

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