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.

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The Pattern Pages

EDITOR’S LETTER 41

ON OUR RADAR • THINGS WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW…

ELEVATED BASICS • Choosing a pattern that elevates basic garments adds incredible versatility to your wardrobe, making it easier to create stylish, effortless looks with timeless appeal that you’ll wear time and time again!

Polished and PUT TOGETHER • We talk to the sewing community about their favourite ways to elevate a garment

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STYLISH KNITS ON TOP • Take your knit sewing to the next level – it’s all in the detail!

GUY STYLE • A round-up of patterns to create the trends inside this issue!

NEW PATTERNS • The latest sewing pattern releases hot off the press!

THE Cocoon Dress

BALLOON SLEEVE CROP TOP • Annie Phillips turns two plain T-shirts into a romantic top

THE Piper Blouse

THE Juliana Bag

DIARY OF A PATTERN COLLECTION • We go behind the scenes with Finnish pattern designers Saara and Laura Huhta from Named Clothing in the lead-up to launching their latest collection

WE SEW The Blackwood Cardigan • Carol Bentley makes the Blackwood Cardigan from Helen’s Closet

ADÉLAÏDE LOMBARD DE BUFFIÈRES • We chat to the founder of AinaSewingPatterns about her life as a designer, patternmaker, and seamstress in the high-fashion industry

GET TO KNOW YOUR KNITS • Knit fabric is a broad term that includes a wide range of fabrics so it can be quite confusing. Here is our guide to choosing the right one for your project.

PIPING • How to add it to any garment seam

SEW BEAUTIFUL LONG LASTING KNIT GARMENTS • Brianna Ooms from Forget Me Not Patterns shares her top tips for choosing the right knit fabric for your project!

SHOP for fabrics • These pretty fabrics have the Spring written all over them!

YOUR WARDROBE, YOUR WAY! • Are you on the hunt for free stylish pattern for knit fabric?

COLOUR EXPRESS! • We’ve teamed up with Hantex UK pattern distributor to discuss this year’s top 10 Pantone colours and what to make!

A GOOD READ • A good book is great for the mind and you could also learn a thing or too…