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30+ DRESSMAKING ● HOME DECOR ● TOYS ● QUILTS JOYFUL PROJECTS OCTOBER 2022 *U I S SUE 167 K s iz e s o n ly. P a 10 ttern s iz e SUITS-ALL s m a y v a ry STAPLES SPEEDY RAGLAN TOP LAID-BACK MIDI DRESS SNUGGLE-UP DUFFLE COAT PLUS, MUCH MORE INSIDE! 2-in-1 Make outfit Your First JACKET Meet our WINNER! Sew a Dress ANNIE tonight! reveals her Sewing Bee highlights Welcome to our OCTOBER ISSUE S Meet our eries eight of The Great British Sewing Bee has come to EXPERTS an end, and my goodness, what a gripping competition it was! Our congratulations go to all the talented bees, but especially newly crowned winner Annie, who took the title after 10 intense weeks of pattern challenges. Super woman RUFFLED HEADBAND, P40 or what! Turn to page 37 to hear all about Annie’s experience on the show and what’s coming up next for her. Picturing yourself as the next winning contestant? Well, you’d better get started on our latest dressmaking collection. Debbie Shore Inside your pack, you’ll find New Look 6678, a coordinating shares her top and trouser set, plus New Look 6655, which offers two tricks for crafting a lining midi dresses with a unique ruffle skirt detail. As we approach the autumn months, it’ll soon be time to make a start on crafting a coat, so we’ve paired up with Tilly and the Buttons to offer the Eden pattern worth £13.50 – you can find the instructions on page 20. We’ve also packed this issue with plenty of other cosy makes, including a hot water bottle cover on page 46, a polar bear quilt on page 48 and a snuggly Juliet Uzor felt bunny named Leonora on page 44. HEART WALL HANGING, P42 reveals her top pressing tips for And before I sign off, don’t forget that time is running pro-made clothes out for you to vote in the British Sewing Awards. 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TO SEW 42 Heart hanging 85 Next month Learn English Paper Piecing RECEIVE* THREE Our Xmas Special issue is out on 15th September 2022 44 Leonora Bunny ISSUES FOR ONLY Little ones will adore this bunny £14.99* 4 sewmag.co.uk 2 92 PATTERNS INSIDE! 40 COMPLETE YOUR AUTUMNAL WARDROBE WITH OUR GIFTS! PACKED PAGES OF PATTERNS & PROJECTS 21 26 Maisie dress 22 Create a versatile maxi dress 28 Debbie Shore Find out the secret to lining a skirt with ease 30 Indie news Don’t miss out on these independent brand picks 32 Fashion forecast Look fantastic in patchwork 33 Juliet Uzor Juliet reveals the true power of pressing 34 Dear Sew… Discover top tips on using projectors Juliet shares her latest stitch tricks on page 33 k Dressmaking Stac 13 14 mes 11 Simplicity Sewing School a ns / J Bthoiso smt oyonuthr ’sw eanrdcrloosbeed w giitfhts o cti du 20 Eden coat and jacket o Pr Make next season's outerwear e C / Lov 24 Harper blouse B Discover your dream top B Chosen for you... 52 Giveaways Enter to win over £1,000 of prizes! 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Use antique black and silver thread to create a wispy If you are a novice cobweb shoe adorned with black stitcher or want cats, a pumpkin, and golden to tempt a newbie autumn leaves. Available as part crafter into the of the Bothy Threads Summer world of sewing, you ‘22 launch and on sale 23rd are going to love August, this hauntingly this stuff-and-stitch good project costs project kit from £28.49 from Apples to Pears. bothythreads.com Even little ones can join in the fun, using the plastic needle to make up a pre-sewn adult hedgehog and hoglet. As if that wasn’t enough, the metal tin doubles as a hedgehog home, so the prickly pair will have their very own digs to enjoy. There is even a hedgehog quiz included in this kit, making it a brilliant gift for the nature lover in your life. £12.99, applestopears.com 6 sewmag.co.uk If you buy New Collection Alert! one pattern… Our top tip for transeasonal dressing is to fill your wardrobe with pieces for layering. Just take this What better way to celebrate the soft trench and jacket from Simplicity 8554. change of season than with the Available to sew in short, mid and long lengths, Awesome Autumn range from Riley these classic cover-ups would look great when Blake Designs. Featuring all of your paired with basics, such as a casual jeans and favourite fall colours, this fabric t-shirt combo. Featuring side slits, plus an optional collection is a delightful display pocket and ties, it can be stitched in fabrics such as of plaids, pumpkins, acorns, and challis, crepe and linen. There are also sleeve styles to foliage. We can just imagine these explore, including a gathered design. This pattern can be prints transformed into placemats, made in UK sizes 8-24. £12, jaycotts.co.uk table runners, tote bags and more. For stockist information, visit rileyblakedesigns.com Zest is Best k u o. Take a peek at the luscious fabric designs from c n. family-run business, Lemon Lane. Proudly designed a m and manufactured in the heart of Derbyshire, the o fabric brand is dedicated to bringing you quality, 8, r 3 innovative designs, all of which are perfect for £ creating home furnishings, gifts and keepsakes. et, k Suitable for every level of sewing experience, the ac extensive array of stunning prints have all areas st j ai covered, including fabrics by the metre, printed w cAuvsahiliaobnl ep aant ehlisg,h plaigtthetrcnr apfatcsk.cso amnd more. ge tie a S V I R T U A L L E A R N I N G l Lucy from Blossom & Friday is a guest host on The Crafts Channel – dropping in to show you how to sew an adorable elephant toy. l One of the most important aspects of toymaking is perfecting the features of your cuddly creations, and Corinne Bradd will help you to master this skill. l Treat your little one to a set of stacking rings. Easy to sew and the ideal stashbuster, this project and more can be found at youtube.com/TheCraftsChannel Let’s Get Looming 20% 20% Take a step back in time with the traditional craft of frame loom weaving. Author Fiona Daly will guide you through every step of OFF OFF the process – from setting up your loom to finishing techniques for professional results. Once you have mastered the essentials, you can use natural materials to create five stunning pieces. Although Viscose Crepe at The Nomi Dress you will be exploring a classic art form, MINERVA.COM SEWOVERIT.COM the projects themselves are chic and contemporary, ideal for adding interest Use code: CREPESEW Use code: MADABOUTNOMI and a pop of colour to your living space. 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Flick through and you’ll also discover a Nano Iro dress, raglan sleeved top and, to finish your look, a marbled headband from designer Zeena Shah. 2 Designs 2 Styles 8 sewmag.co.uk DRESSMAKING sew 13 Your 22 Exclusive Designs FREE TEMPLATE DOWNLOAD All the patterns you need All of our patterns are available to get started are available from sizes 8-24* and already to download at sewmag. include seam allowances. Remember to make a toile to co.uk. Simply register or ensure the best fit for you. log-in to get started! *excludes covermounted gifts 2 * 8-24 Sizing 40 24 21 Designs 14 YOUR SIZING CHART (CM) 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Bust 78 83 88 93 98 103 108 113 118 Waist 59 64 69 74 79 84 89 94 99 Hip 85 88 93 98 103 108 113 118 123 Back neck 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 to waist 9 sewmag.co.uk