Sew News magazine is a complete resource for sewers of all skill levels. Each issue of Sew News magazine is packed with practical sewing information, how-to guides and the latest on fashion, fabrics, books and new products.
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EMILY HALLMAN DESIGN • Emily Hallman is a happy sewist and enthusiastic collector of pretty fabrics, big skirts with pockets and any- and everything gingham and sparkly.
35 TERMS TO KNOW • Explore this glossary to learn the correct definitions for common tools and techniques to improve your sewing knowledge and understanding.
READY to Ruffle • Ruffles are a perennial favorite, no matter the season. Flirty, fun and frivolous…and oh-so-easy to gather and finish on your serger.
ONE-STEP RUFFLE ATTACHMENT
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DUANE MACLEOD of Mainely Menswear • Based in the small island community of Georgetown, Maine, Duane MacLeod is a registered nurse in a small urgent care clinic and an inspiring sewist. When he could not find a store-bought coat that suited him, Duane sewed the duffle coat from the Japanese sewing book Men’s Coats by Ryuichiro Shimazaki, and never looked back. He’s been making his own clothes for about 10 years now. Even though he doesn’t blog as often these days, Duane continues to share his process as a way of encouraging others.
CURVE APPEAL • Make the most of large-scale prints, finesse the fit of set-in sleeves and get fitting tips for a classic shift dress.
#SewOver 50 • With fun challenges and engaging conversation, the @SewOver50 community brings visibility (and fun!) to this active demographic on Instagram.
BETH, CHARLOTTE, NC
ALETHIA HUDSON, GEORGIA
HEATHER, LANGLEY, BC (NEAR VANCOUVER), CANADA
TINA, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Brunch Bag • Use your printer to shrink a duffle bag pattern to make a cute cross-body bag instead. Use leather-like Kraft-tex paper for a unique texture.
Boho BLOCKED ROBE • Hack a kimono robe pattern to create a flowy patchwork piece that’s perfect for dressing up jeans or stylish lounging around the house.
Simple SCREEN POUCHES • Learn how to create a custom screen for printing on fabric. Use the screen-printed fabric to create a cute clutch with removable wristlet strap.
CROSSOVER CONTRAST JUMPSUIT • Stitch this cool and comfy crossover jumpsuit that’s designed with print mixing in mind.
Rolling Pin Pillows • Learn a simple, yet striking technique for printing a custom pattern on fabric using a rolling pin and create a fun throw pillow.
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CROSSBODY BUCKET BAG • Need a bold pop of pattern? Stitch a mini bucket bag perfect for toting your daily essentials in style.
Artfully PLEATED • Hack a basic blouse pattern into a bold dress featuring inverted pleats on the sleeves and essential inseam pockets. The dress is perfect to showcase a statement print fabric.
Snappy SWITCH-UP SKIRT • Add a colorful, interchangeable embroidered ribbon to a denim skirt hem for a border that pops.
Shape SHIFT • Create a custom stamp to print a fun geometric pattern onto fabric for an artful shift dress.
Print Mixing
BEATRICE FORMS: True-to-Body DressForms
Print Play
GRAND LAKE DUFFLE BAG • Original Design by Katrin Vorbeck Sample by Amanda Carestio
EXPERIMENTS IN PRINT MIXING • Mix print fabric to transform a military-inspired vest into a unique outerwear piece perfect for layering. Plus, learn how to draft a hood and attach it to the vest collar.
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Design Time • Have fun coloring the patterns below with your favorite palette and color...