Sew News

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.

Sew News

EDITOR

SEW & TELL

COMING UP

READER TIPS • for easy summer sewing!

STAFF PICKS

MEET THE MAKER

FAST FIXES • Don’t toss your favorite jeans or skip a thrifted skirt because a simple repair is needed. Learn basic ways to quickly fix the most common garment problems.

MICHAEL GARDNER of @daddydressedmebymg

MEN WHO SEW

CURVE APPEAL

SERGER SCHOOL

SEWSTAINABLE: SHEETS TO EATS • Stitch an entire table setting using vintage bed sheets featuring overdyeing, hand embroidery and piecing.

SUNNY STRIPES TOTE • Appliqué leather-paper strips to clear vinyl, and then construct a cool tote bag for summer.

Recycled ROMPER • Upcycle basic men’s button-up shirts into a cute pajama romper. Select three coordinating shirts with different colors and patterns for unique and comfy sleepwear.

Ruffle Hoops • Create lightweight and stylish statement ruffle earrings from your favorite fabric scraps.

Shoreline SHORTS • Stay stylish and comfy this summer in shorts featuring hem ruffles, pockets and elastic waistband.

BUCKLE UP BAG • Keep all your essentials organized in a sporty water-resistant crossbody bag featuring wide webbing strap accents and plastic buckles.

BRIGHT SIDE • Create a twist on a traditional tuxedo strip with a colorful pieced panel to accent basic wide-leg linen pants.

PARKER PANEL TANK • Draft a truly custom tank top with chic side panels, the perfect amount of peekaboo with high-waist linen pants or denim shorts.

HAVE POCKETS, WILL PICNIC • Nothing says summer like a breezy shirtdress! Transform a favorite blouse pattern into a trendy shirtdress with pockets.

Suit YOURSELF • Hacking a sewing pattern is a great way to breath new life into a pattern, especially when it comes to swimsuits. Update a color-blocked, one-shoulder design with three design options; a solid one piece, a two piece and a one piece with a front cutout.

Island Time SAMPLER • Create a hand-embroidered tropical wall hanging or transfer the design to store-bought items, such as a pillowcase or hand towels, for embellished beach décor.

MINDFUL MEASURING PT 2: UPPER BODY • Learn to take good measurements and make smart woven bodice pattern adjustments.

Paperless Sewing • Getting Started with Projectors

COMMON PROJECTOR QUESTIONS

SEW ALONG MAY/JUNE/JULY OSO TANK

Sew Organized:Sewing Pattern Storage Tips

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