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.

IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY (& TED'S)… MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER OF OUR TEAM…

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

SUMMER SILHOUETTES •  Beautiful dress shapes to see you through summer

JUNIPER • Meet the Juniper Smock Dress & Tunic from a beautiful collaboration between The Pattern Pages and Christina Albeck from Wardrobe By Me

je ne sais quoi • We chat with the lovely Emilie Faurie about bringing the Maison Fauve brand to the UK and what makes her patterns so special

Fashion templates that match you! • We chat to Jenny Rushmore as the Cashmerette family takes over the body-positive app, MyBodyModel, designed especially for makers

slash POCKETS • Jo Morris from Forget-me-not patterns explains how to sew this stylish pocket on your next garment

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

HOT fabrics • A look at lightweight fabrics for spring/summer

INTRODUCING grow wild

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

60 minute MAKE

BABY LOADING… • Stay stylish and comfortable during pregnancy with these lovely maternity patterns

BABY’S FIRST CLOTHES • Welcome your newborn with these adorable handmade garments!

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MUM-TO-BE • Where to go for the best maternity patterns and some great pattern labels you might not have heard of!

OH TINY BABY! • The best places to find cute patterns for your baby’s first years

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DOUBLE GAUZE • A popular choice for sewers, this lightweight fabric is perfect for making garments for the warmer weather!

WE REVIEW THE FIRST • Our editor Julie takes a look at the sewing projector system from Ditto

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THE SEAM ripper • The most common tool but are you using it correctly?

PROJECT: Deby Top • A simple yet elegant long-line sleeveless blouse from My Image Patterns

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Deconstructing Your Jeans • Janet Goddard explains how to make the most of your old jeans and how to break them down ready for a new lease of life!

The Refashioners • Be inspired by these up-cyclers who want us to buy less and choose well!

Press Ahead • The best tailor’s tools for professional pressing!

THE EDIT • Denim is such a great staple, here’s how to mix it up a little!

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