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.

From the editors…

SEW YOUR STYLE

On our radar • Things we thought you might like to know….

TROUSERS • 12 stylish trouser patterns for you to sew!

TIPS FOR making trousers • Fitting and sewing your own trousers can be hard work but it really is well worth it! We share some top tips for getting started

A CENTURY of firsts • This year JANOME celebrates its centennial. We look back and the company’s journey over the last 100 years

TIMELINE FOR FIRSTS FOR JANOME

100 Year Anniversary Celebrations

PATTERN preview • Here are a few of our favourite new sewing patterns hot off the press!

Meet the maker MAVEN PATTERNS • We catch up with Sharon Mendham, British pattern designer behind this indie brand

HOT Fabrics • Start sewing today with lightweight fabrics in gorgeous summer shades!

10 MINUTES WITH HELEN’S closet • We catch up with Helen Wilkinson from Helen’s Closet

A-Z who’s who in the UK • We start this new series of pattern makers with British designers and know you’re going to love their patterns as much as we do!

SEW ME SOMETHING IN THE SPOTLIGHT

SEW THE LOOK jumpsuits • Jumpsuits are a perennial best-loved garment that offers the convenience of a dress but with the comfort and freedom of trousers plus endless possibilities depending on the fabric you choose!

HOW TO SEW a lapped ZIP • Alice Keal from Stitched In Wonderland shares her method

WE ♥ Mint Green • Mint green is a lovely muted pastel shade, which represents tranquility and calm, and is a favourite colour to this summer!

Burnside Bibs

SIZE: me • We talk to Donna King from SIZEme who is providing sewers with the full package when it comes to making her sewing patterns!

the EDIT hand embroidery • The High Street is bursting with mass-produced embroidered clothing right now but as sewists – we can appreciate it for more than a trend!

SWALLOWS jacket • Add classic tattoo-style swallows to the sleeve and pocket of a jacket using chain stitch and backstitch

HOOKED on books • Get your sewing mojo back with a good book!

SITTING COMFORTABLY! • Top tips for picking the perfect sewing table?