SEWING BEES - ESME YOUNG - STUART HILLARD « LAUREN GUTHRIE Beautiful summer quilt ” 1? wane < ¢ EE ee ackat your side + Dict al food foot ‘orn erg ia 0 + Uira Sonic pen frp SentoSCW Style&Home ‘remem mes ey eaee Fert sotne ‘inthis Stayer bitin eco en deme aes Han tg ramanangatecouk acta serasisney rasitzoyaneieck tesa Seon sesame co ‘oases ove westnmsterncaak ‘ese piece ‘saestens a eran Sere fase) maven eee ee oe, eel cs a ein aaah Scien rate sewoseenleesk etbedty eee ee 7 vores Get in touch! write in and share your creations, ~. and views... sutcrotoe BeZA\ Ser Meso2ine,1 Phoenix Cour, 592967 rae, OSE @sewha WEEE essex, cO2 BLY. editoriala) sewmaa.co.uk sew welcome a and Thave done lots of that this month as ‘Sew turns the grand age of seven. nd wow have we grown! Lenuld not he pronder of what \wehaveachieved, and we wllalways keep on jing to make Sew even better foryou! So, expect lots of great patterns you cant wait to stiteh in thisissue and many more to come! 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Things we're coveting in the world of stitching this month SIMPLICITY SEWING CHALLENGE RETURN The These wil be [udged by May Martin, Lauren Guthrie. Cate: ‘ouise Hardie, Rachel Pinheiro plus our very own Sew ecttor, frraine Luximon! For full detals, visit Simplicty’s new ~ _webste at www.simplicitynewlook.com/sewingchallenge Wing Portofino bun onpg2! rm GOTERMANN CREATIV | ReMNANTKINGS CELEBRATES 70 YEARS WITHLIBERTY he Remnant Kings teem are celebrating their 70th PORTOFINO FAT QUARTERS, £18.90 : Italian air and Meciterranean zest for life are the hallmarks of the new PORTOFINO Collection from Giutermann creatv. The renge features striking patterns with stylish feathers. opulent roses and hydrangeas in a new, invigorating palette. Avaliable {2s fat quarter bundles in three bold a ea including pink, blue and beige. 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For the whole month of August, Makery will play host to a ster line-up of international seviers, bloggers and designers shoring their take on the Challenge to get the Inspiration flowing, For full detais visit ‘www.makery.ukSponsored by Minerou Crafts @ wwwsminercacrafts.com What youre saying... OER LA) hear from yor See Editorial Assistant Share your crafty makes and stories with us to bein with the chance of winning a fantastic prize! Thank you so much for this project. inissue 84, My daughter, aged seven loved embroidering, stuffing, and ‘gathering to create her own Sleepy Kitty! 1 had been saving the fabric fora patchwork quilt but it was worth the sacrifice to spend some ‘time making it together (something loved doing with my mum as a child). We are both very proud of ‘ur joint effort! Alexandra Ram You both should be very proud, Alexandra! We love your version's cute tutu. Find the pattern at © wewe.sew mag.covul “My granddaughter peso loves this mum and daughter combo!” ‘Sandra Dowson Upeyeling duvet covers is a great way of stitching unique garments, and we love this mother-daughter combo, Sandra! “This summer fabric was calling out to be a bag” Lrecertly found some summery, beach hurt eanves, hin was ealing out to\be made nto a messenger 030, ladded 2 21pped pocket onthe flap and a couple of Useful pockets on the inside: | finished it off with a detachable strap, which i easy to attach but also makes the bag easier towash! Lorna Abrahams This beachy fabric was the perfect choice for your messenger ‘bag, Lornat “Twas looking for a top to keep me cool inthe sun” When my new isuc of Sewarrived at the ‘weekend Iwas haskingin my garden wishing haul acottonsleeveless top ta keep mecool in the sunshine. Then yonrfive pattern arrived anal within 10 minutes | was nape of fabric way. used cotton from Minerva Crafts that I purchased ages bt was waiting for the right pattern. Ithinke worked well Angela Cooledge What great timing, Angela! A sleeveless top is perfect for the warmer weather. seaomargico.uWIN this bumper selection of fabrics! ‘This month our Star Letter winner will receive bumper selection of fabries from Minerea rafts icorth £50. We also have £10 orth for the runners up. For morestitehing goodies, visit wiew.minervacrafts.com “Tturneda vintage bed sheet \% into pyjama trousers!” Peebeen attending years now and love ol fabric. With the fantastic sewing te a vintage ed sheet bought ata ear boot sale into pyjama trousers for ryselfand two daughters! [hope Alison Talbot What a great use of vintage textiles, Alison. 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Full-skirted frocks in four style variations Your FREE New Look 6262 pattern offers a variety of style options No wardrobe is complete untiit is home to a sweet dress that's perfect for any occasion, and New Look’s 6262 patter isa gorgeous summer make ‘The gathered waistband is Fattering for allgores anciwith four design Variations youre sure to find a style to Sut Whether youre new ta sewing or 2 ro. this cress fs a mustestitch fora (7) Choose astyle that suits. you! 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THESE CUTE ACCESSORIES ‘ARE PERFECT FOR A NEW SEASON L ‘worm askhan.cok sexomagico.uksew style Sew your style! Make an overlay style inan airy fabric Ta x JUST FOR YOU! te faterna shape of New Look 6262 abs yout you ofa Simply 2444 of £408 (RRP E55) ps Bp W244 t wir siplctynewiook.com cho Ofer aaa rom Jue to uy ile outfit combo usir 5 pattern. With your ehot variations, and two stylish ja perfect for anyoceusion. Onsale Ist July. —_ i as, Fatten Exclusive style advice nase New ook 6280 cra om ‘Sizes 8-20 yylexs with May Martin Halterneck style na figur han undefined The eye i Grawn to th naulders - one assets regardless o ge of shape! Th mmoufiaging round tum SHORT DRESS OPTIONS New Lock 6372, Sees 68 ‘STOCKIST INFORMATION For New Look pattems, visit ‘www simplicitynewlook.com, ‘0161 480 8734, For Pat Bravo Maxi Dress pattern sit www.trsielse.couk, (07432 408508, ew style Our expert columnist May Martin writes exclusively for Seweverymonth ‘axi dresses are relly versatile whatever the \ / [ season, [have mentioned a walking foot before anthis would be the perfect time to use one again, The teth onthe underside workin coniunction with the feed ddogior teeth on the sewing machine, so on long seams, both layers of fabric being joined wil tart and finish together, Without puckerng Updating needles Change your machine neece each time youtara nen project and dont mix used and new ones. you feo that needle i not ight for your new garment buts capable of more mileage, put tina ream pice of fabric and write deals beside it with pen, Keeping track Tarememiber the sizeof neelein the machine rte the umber ona sticky label and attach tote font. This eliminates guesswork asthe sizing ante shat isin! Put broken or blunt needles nan empty mit tin or sila, so you don't use them by mistake. Needle sizing Diet vs eats need sa nmol beaut oes ngridanibeotat crete etree Rafe eee ee eae Ee teal caer aeuaincst Spee Until next month, SNC For more dressmaking advice piek up May Martin's Sewing Bible: 40 Yeursof Tipsand Tricks (25, HarperCollins),Wownload pattern online Essentials + Printed mid-weight ‘cotton fabric + 30.5cm polyester coil zip + Coordinating thread Dimensions Ages 2514 ae . 9 JOSIE DRESS Sew Jennifer Paganelli’s pretty girl's dress for a party or other occasion. You can mix up the fabrics to makea more whimsical design or use just one for a sophisticated look. Download and print the pattern at ‘worn sewmag.co.uk/templates. Cut out the desired size pieces. Fold the front skit in half lengthwise and clip a mm natch at ne fend for he cantre front waist aga, Lay the back skirt pieces, nght ses together, and ‘along one long side clip a enn netch forthe 2p through both layers, IScm down from the Upper edge. This isthe centre back seam. Mark em from this point on the upper edge and ipa Brom notch through both ayers forthe back waist edge, Fic a strap in half lengthwise, ight sides together. in and press. Sew the long rew ‘edges with a Gmm seam allowance Turn right ‘sd out and press with the seam along one edge. Repeat for the other strap Folia waist tein haf lenathwise, right sides together and press. Mark 6om from ‘one ond, aiona tha long raw edge. Draw 3 ‘tight Iie from this point tothe and of the folded edge and cut along it. Sew along the long raw edge from the pointed end with mm seam allowance leaving the straight short end open Trim excess allowance atthe ‘comer and point Turn nght sce aut and press Repeat forthe other wast te. ‘On the bodice front, add gathers between the notches at the neckline and waist seam Wien right sides togeter. align ana inthe lower edge ofthe bodice front with tho upper edge ofthe wast front. Sow with a l6cm seam allowance, clip the curves, and press toward the wast Front. Lay the bodice/wais front right side up. Place one waist te at the sce cigs of the waist front, aligning the folded edge with the bbodice/aist Front sear. Pin and tack fem from the edge. Repeat withthe other tis Pin ‘one bodice back tothe front slong the side ledge, Fight sides together. Sew the side seer vith a 16cm allowance and press open. Repeat forthe opposite side Pi the bodice front lining with a backining along the side edges. right sides together. 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Every day is an opportunity |= to be creative... from one off oourses to weekly ‘workshops, there's something for everyone, young or old, complete ‘beginner to expert crafter.Stocking a wide variety of dressmaking, craft, upholstery and quilters fabrics and a large stock of haberdashery accessories. 22 and 24 Melville Street, Lincoln, LNS 7HW ‘Open Tuesday - Saturday 1Oam-Spm For more information about our sewing classes, workshops and clubs, please visit our websit MUSE Colla soli a Tere aA Reraete ieee Moen ge Oioottien Wager En eer og * Liningshe Bridal Wear * Satins * Suiting Gf Sneha PUM eS CL Lee | Mobi: 07969 681709 We offerworkshops and courses for childrens BERS ernest ts ERG pwccioy odin Stockists of Simplicity, New Look, Butterick and MeCalll Patterns. Workshops and Classes for Everyone! Dressmaking, Gra, Home Dee. 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Well be giving participating stores exclusive patterns to use for fun Make & Tokes and workshops, plus we'll be tveling our new mascot! 7Wel alco be proving retailers with tasty cake recipes, | including tis show-stopper Make sure you grab a slice! ne you're a store looking to get involved, call Hannah Suttling on (01206 505495 or Anna Spilsbury on 01206 505932. Alternatively, email saturday®isewmag.co.uk Plus, stay tuned for updates in future issues of Sew!Learn pattern making in minutes with ,,The Golden Rule". It's easy and fun to use! Watch free video online: www.i-love-dressmaking.comWin! a JANOME coverstitch machine Weveteamed upwith our friends at Janome togive four luckyreaders the chance to win anincredible coverstitch machine The Janome CoverPro 2000CI KEY FEATURES ¥ LED lighting v Automatic tension release ¥ Double chain looper v Pressure adjustment Y Differential feed v Tension level control 2ooocex How to enter Create professional — r=#nem“"™ finishes at home! Bee aot 2 orssew learning WORKSHOPS & COURSES Brush up your sewing skills and learn something new this spring workshop of the month MASTER YOUR OVERLOCKER Julia Hincks, author of The Overlocker ‘Technique Manual (£1299, Search Pres), demonstrates how to use these machines at Fabric Godmother, Hove, Sussex, Discover achine, adjust the tension dials toereate the perfect stitch, how tooverlock cornersand curves, and much ‘more, before ereating a snood or skirt he workshop is priced £60, Fnttedl to sixpeople including refreshments, use of overlockers f needed, anda 10% discon at Fabric Godmother on theday: Bring your coverlocker(ifyou hs threads, st how to thread your selection of| MAKE ADRESS 4 LEARN TO SEW THE BETTINE DRESS ulthe ‘rilly Learn how tosew your own dresses with Zax ¥awarttsof So Zo, making Tilly an the tons, Landon, Buttons Bettie design. 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The nest available date is nd July, from 10am to ypm, priced nl to book, visit orcall 07903 713293.Come along to this cesarean) Pre er acatiog Peco eae Peete) perry Recuvityhoteloreaks\coruld osofessfossa @ tailor’s dummies and more. morplan.com 0330 4455 666 3 regional stores woomageouk ThThis season visit the ultimate crafters poradise! ‘ * the show EventCity, Manchester - 8 - 10 September et fabres direct to your door for over 40 years Its easy to buy and it all delivered to your door Buy online ot www.eroftmil.co.uk or via Our Mail Order Catalogue Telephone 01282 859281 | WECroftMillFabric | Klfacebook/Croft-Mil-Fabric Please contact us to request your fre or visitus online, | | | 72 cumageosksew people STUART HILLARD “Tl be bringing you a weekly Sewing Bee blog!” tummerishere nel alongwith ante weddings, vended tofietorin ne.dutiesanel a couple of television viewing. 'm not usually agreat ane for TV, but when, ‘The Great British Sewing Beeison, Tm heoked This year Fveteamed up with Seartobringyou. ‘aweekly log and Ube siaring my thoughts ‘on wharthisyea's Bees have een making, ‘who went and wy, and most importantly, the stateof Parick Grant's facial air, Moustache? Pullbean!? Who cares, Fin just glade hasnt shaved tal oM Join meevery week at wageoak blog “The key to successful sewing on the go is all inthe preparation!” Weall kero get ou ner micnthssnd Lam hueky Lget to travel allover the British Isles teaching sewing, quilting and home décor aswell stalking abot myexperiences ancl work.fe'sa wonderful part of what 1doand ove totake some sewing orerafting with me when [travel either to Drak upalongtrain journey orto work onin my hotel. Bnaish paper picing (EPP) is very ortablesmd hase a hnge resurgence in popularity thanks tothe internet. Hand embroidery isfim ton andthe key success sewing onthe spis preparation: get afew patches tacked nel dreppad into pouch with a neelle thread and scisonsand take them everywhere yougo. Machinesewingis certainly faster ut why not try hand sewn project and see for yourself how much yoean achieve inthosestolen tithing moments! Stuart x Style Advice When you'r traveling alt or simply ‘going on holiday and want to take your sewing with you ts important to be prepared! Much as like to hook my ‘sewing studio up tothe back of my car that isnt going to happen, but I still ‘want to take all the essentials with me when 'm onthe road. An old plenic basket can easly be converted into a workbox and has the advantage of being larger than the average sewing caddy! Lined with fabric and filed with all your favourite notions and tools, it will keep ‘yu crafting even when you are far from home. Don’t forget to pack a notepad ‘and pencil for sketching anything that mightinspite you, take some pics and allow your new surroundings to inspire ‘your next craft or home dec project! , oa Stuart’s Stash Sroveeostoaut HOME INSPIRATIONS Ever since people left their homelands ‘and walked into the unknown thet was the rest of the world, we have been taking inspiration from other countries ‘and cultures and bringing them home to ‘decorate and enliven our homes. Since the days of the Grand Tours of the 17th and Tath centuries people have been voyaging to far flung destinations and taking a little piece back with them, We all enjoy bringing home e litle reminder of our trips to inspiring places, but our purchases often seer lass attractive when we put them in our homes! Avoid the kitsch and go for ‘authentic if you want your holiday prize to look more stylish than souvenir. Look far statement pieces that epitomise the region ‘and buy quality whenever you cen. Textiles, trims, buttons and beads are easily portable ‘anc can be stitched up when you return For lasting memory of your trip that’s as far froma battered sombrero as you can get. Preece ectsBeautiful blush Blush tones of ros right now.’T ‘Cut and Trace Pink LAUREN GUTHRIE, GUTHRIE & GHANI “this fabric would be ideal for making accessories for the seacing ared in your home, such asa sewing machine dust cover or ecen ironing boardeaver: ANNIE BARKER, THE VILLAGE HABERDASHERY “Fd lovea hand quilted whole eloth quilt made with Monatuna’sbrand new Wanderlust range. The organic cotton lawn is lighticeight so it ould be perfect for summer: a pink paired with flecks of gold and grey are filing up our Pinterest boards LISA COMFORT, SEW OVER IT “Because of the pate background this brie weould be lovely for alampshade. The ight would shine through beautify. Iesalso the perfect ceight for sexmpluons pilloceases’ ae 2 aks - , . pe eee eu igs es ae . s ; s Gat af oe ara aoa ee e gas : et ee a ee a ae te oe ’ eae * : ae ’ a “ : << . . wed e 2 ALICE SYNGE, BACKSTITCH sisqorgeons Atelier Braneite print isa lavely summery blush with a cheeky metallic sparkle. ita fiviry fine laxen so would make some lovely enfé curtains” sexomagico.uk Sion baceatteh Socky Te =: Createa gallery wallwith coordinated prints Add textui . 2%, with throw cushions and blanketsHERE AT SEW HQ WE HAVE SECURED 20% OFF 1! ALL DMC PRODUCTS, AT POLLYJANE YARNS. iH ‘Add to your eraft stash with beautiful yarns, threads, cross-stitch and crochet patterns, books, and a vast array of beautiful haberdashery items! PollyJane Yarns specialise in a full range of DMC. products, so whatover you need for your next craft project, you'll be sure to find something at www.pollyjaneyarns.co.uk that you'll love. Bro AnseQuiblers Corner “Hand sewing outside is areal pleasure. And you get an added dose of vitamin D!” Corinne explains the pre of quilting during si and con: mer ummer's approaching and the need bul past experience has taught me that for a couple of quits on top of the unless you have a shady spot, a completely duvet wil hopefully soon be a distant fat lawn and a long extension lead, it can be memory. Although, at the time of more traumatic than you ever thought : writing, 'm stil sleeping under several possible. Especially in high winds Corinne layers because my frugal daughter masntlet Hand sewing outdoors sa real pleasure neg. me put the heating on since April! though. The light is perfect, the gentle Cutting perfect fabric Quilting does seem to be something that __—breeze keeps yourhands cooland youget —_Gyrjecdbe'beconee so we do during the colder half of the year. your necessary dose of vitamin D into the much easier withthe Anyone who's struggled to stuff aful-sized, bargain! Whenever Ihave an English paper __ ingenious Trimts compass 40z quilt under their machine during August piecing or embroidery project, | get cutter. It comes with six can see why. Sewing everything ina (precision blades and to Spare pencl leads, priced and warm hands bag, ready toleap 460 email groves ddoest't always mix into the great stocklstenuilesco.uk This presents a outdoors when the for stockist. problem for someone rain stops like me. Not only do! Stitching is an have deedines to integral part of my meet whatever the camping activities weather, | have ideas in now, mich tothe my head that need amusement of my futfiling, Sometimes fellow campers! summer is the only Vl be off to the chance | get to find the wilds of Suffolk the time. Stitching at this wookend with night is cooler but my my zip-lock bag ‘eyesight sutfers after of cotton and to0 long under embroidery thread artificial light. 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Tape 2 CCutfabric forthe dress and embroidery with the interfacing {Gesign to alight box or 3 shorts about 2mm larger all ubpermost. ‘window, place the fabric on round than the shape you are Stitch across the top edoe, em top and trace the design, covering. Pin the fabric in position from the edae through all avers, Using an erasable fabric Threod the neadie witha single __then sew along the bottom edge ‘marker pen or pencil Make strand of thread! and bring it through Turn right sides out. Bina the two ee Sure the design fits well within tothe front, close to the edge ot lang side edges with bias binding this way along the the seam allowance the fabric. Tuck the ram edge under At the top edge, turn dem to the Se Secure the catton in an BY 2mm, then sipstitch the edge in. wrong side and stich in place to for embroidery hoop. Ifthe Place. Continue in ths way, witha casing for the dowel whole image doesn fit inside, Smell net sttches, unt the whole Using a single strand of red cotton iRtdoesnt matter because as Shape/ias been secured yar, work blanket stitch along the ‘you Fish one area, you can Press the finished embroidery lower edge, spaced lem apart, Cut 90 emove endrepostion it, With on the reverse, then tim to strands of yarn, 25cm lona, to make a two orthroe strands of red 27emx 40cm and place face up _—_fringo. Take three strands and loop thread. depending onhow on your wark surface Place lining thar through the frst blanket sith, thick you want the design to fabric face downon top, flowed taking the ends through the loop andl bbe, embroider lines instem by interfacing. fusing fusible puling firmly to make a knot: repeat shich.Youcan also use back interfacing ion thisento the back along the ine seaomgico.ulsew tutorial FIND CAKE DOWELS, PRICED £2.49 FOR FOUR, AT WWW.CRAFT COMPANY.CO.UK | | “You can work this stitch without an embroidery hoop, but using one helps to maintain an even tension”"Download template: Essentials + Assorted cottons, fat quarters * Decorative woven ribbon Dimensions em x66 sew a two-tone basket Go to www.sewmag.co.uk/templates to downoad the templates, Place ona folded piece of paper, then unfold and cut horizontally into two pattern pieces across the marked line. allowing an extra Sm at booth sides for the sear. Omit the darts for this basket. Mark the top ad bottom of each piece Checking thatthe templates ae the right way up cut ane base trom ereen fabric {and top from a pate pink spotty print Pin them rght sides together and stitch with a Sm seam, Press the seam open. ren on the reverse and trim into the sight curve with Ss0isors or pinkng shears, Cut wadding the same size and lay te fabric piece right sides facing up on top. Pin them together and machine stitch three random wavy ines across the bottoms Using green thread. Quit straint lines across the pink spotty fabric n bright eink thread “Trim away any excess wadding. Cut a em ‘ameter fabric eice for the bottom anc, ‘wadding the same size. Pin together vit the fabric rt side uo on top, and stitch with a ‘5mm sear, Take the two aulted pieces and Start pinning the lang bottom edge ofthe basket right sides together arcund the edge ofthe circular botter. Pin athe way ‘around leaving the sight overnang of both fonds unsttched, Pin the two short ends right sides together ‘and stiten 5mm sear, Go back to the base ana finsh stitching across the cottom (of the seam you have jst stitched. Trim off any excess wadding close tothe stich ine fond set ase, To make the lining, cut a Mer diameter rte trom fabric, anc.a main Fabre piece Using the complete template provided. Stitch together inthe same way 2s before. To assemble the basket tum the outer basket inside out and piace the Ining with tensile {cut so that they are right sas together, ancl the back seams ae alana Pin together around the top and starting Sem from the back seam, stich a Sma sam all the way around, stopping again Sem from the back seam. Turn right sie out by poling the basket and lining back through the ‘ap, Push the lining back side, Make 3000 from ribbon 6 folded bias binding and insert the raw endls in between the hning and outer atthe backe seam Machine stitch n place to the outer ony. To insert boning atthe back, stitch two 25cm deep vertical nes Ser at ether side ofthe back sear and jon them across the bottom with a oem norizantal Ine, nsert@ ‘dem piece of paste boring through the gap online po tv Tidy up your sewing space with pretty and practical storage Ke pall your important bits and bobs to hand and colour coordinate your sewing room with these fabulous fubric storage baskets by Carolyn Letten, A great way to organise your haberdashery stash, the boning in the back of each cleverly soalov inpretty fabrics, the: Yr yare al sot sits in che nes ust stitched, To finish fold the remaining raw edge in and topsttch all the way around stitch adarted green basket Use the complete template to cut one main panel from green fabric. Mark the points of leach dart on the wrong side of the fabric with ‘2 water-soluble pen. With te fabric wrong Side up inch each dart in turn Pin in plac {nd sew from the edge to the point Press teach dart facing outwards. Make the bottom as forthe two-tone basket, and pn the green fabric righ sides together with the edge ofthe base circ Stitch as before, including the short ends and trim any’ excess on the curve. Set aside. Cut ‘out your chosen lining using the same template and stitch the darts in place, Thm sexomag.co.uk ops them tipping forward. Made y way to present a gift. ‘wadding the sare size, but cut out each cart. Pn {histo the lining, making sureto pin the sides oF the darts together in the wacking as you go. Machine stitch random quit ines. Cut outa crcular base as before and stitch the julted lining to it ight sides together. With the ‘main baskot right side out, place the lining inside it ‘rong side out, pushing the lining bottom fri down Trim ff any overhang atthe top and pin together al tre way around Leaving a gap of dem at either side of the back seam unstitened, stitch a Siri soar all the way around. At aach and of the Ine ust sewn, stitch a 250m vertical ing, then sew {cross to jin them up atthe bottom. Insert 7em Cf boning then stitch across the top edge of the Dbaskat to sea) in Machine stitch pink bias binding tape around the top to cover the raw edge, inserting a loon cof ribbon into the back es you stitch. To complete, pullthe loop the right way Un angi mand stitchsew home Dd aN MG AN Weed, We used the Chalk & Paint range by Sew Caroline for Ar Gallery Fabrics. For stockists, visit www.hantex.co.uk/agtPowntoad templates online Handy sening— =. travel bags “Senos we Make packing a breeze by keeping your Dinencions clothes organised fm 300m x38em ‘These handy zipped travel pouches by Cheryl Owen are perfect for onganising your oo clothes while on holiday this summer. Stitch two coordinating bags; one to neatly Seite thee tats store your favourite outfits, and the other to hold your washing for when you get home. Add a decorative touch with appliqué letters and motifisto make storing your laundry a fun and easy task! USE LEFTOVER SCRAPS FROM OUR ISSUE 84 COVERMOUNT DRESS TO STITCH YOUR BAGS! make alid Go orn to www.sewmag.couh/templates to download the id tormplote an panto paper tna corpse orn a oscm Gdometr cle on pope nd cutie ou Place the ord on one corner ofthe patter and Sarvs Cut two rosanates hom lnen ftfochg and patomed ottn Tackth Tectanglar ove willbe tol ard the other wrong side of te gusset Sich the shor wallbe the base. sew abag tedges Tuan right side out and pres the seams Trace tho kd tempt centred onto the Cut two 75cm x 97cm rectangles of foward the back Pin thelong eae of tr lettering and mot tp. Trace the design ont fusible webbing, Rough {and bikin and press to scraps of plan fabri Press the remaining fusible webbing to the ‘wrong side of patterned fabric. Cut out al the places and peal of the backing oapers, Lay the linen lid right side up on an ironing ‘board, place the trecina right side uo then tum wrong side | pattemed fabric and one of interfacing for back together, and topstitch the back, 6mm With ight sides facing out, fom the seams Mark the centre of th ong ledges of the back mith a pin. 3 Tocktne patemes rectangles oh ersioe of th id and ase, sandwiching the interfacing in between. with right sides facing, pin the 2s and upper edge ofthe back s ether sideof the centre pinand the to thelid matching the centres atthe front 2c edge close to the teeth. Cut off the and back. Snip the seam allowance of the zips op, and in the unper edge, Sip the ltt Tevel with the short edges ofthe to lay flat on the curved corners Stitch the id ‘end clothing under the tracing Liftthe tracing USSet Stitch close tothe pressed edge, tothe zip with a 2p Foot toppress the pieces in place. Draw the kini Cut two Bem x 27cm strips of patternedl (Open the zips Pin and stitch the lena raw trans and washing ine onthe ld witha sharp fabric and one of interfacing forthe back 5096 of the gusset and back tothe base, HB pencil Remove the tracing Outine the inthe nferfacing tothe underside of one shipping the seem allowance ofthe gusset to letters and stitch along the drawn ines wth back With right sides together. and matching fithe curved comers. Neaten the Id and base € LSmm wide 2 a9 stich. Use a double the short adoes, in the interfaced back to seams with az zag stitch Lightly press the length of sowing thraad to stitch a V'shape atthe zigped gusset Pin the other back tothe id seam toward the ld. Turn the bag right the top comers of the clathing as lathes pegs. gustet. matching the right side of the back to side out. sexomagico.uksew home i Hil -_ the haberdasheryWurn to proofor templates Essentials + Cotton pints, two fat quarters + Tos filing + embroidery thread, black Dimensions sew amonkey Go to p100 to trace the pattern, or covininad at www.sewmag.co.uk/ templates. Draw erouns the body template onto the reverse of lighter arnt Fabri, taking care to centralise any print for best results. Mark the head, tal anc! limb positions. Cut aut twa Body pieces, acting |'Smm seam allowance, Fold the darker print fabric in half, draw around and cut ut two heads, two tails, four ars, Four fears and four legs. Roughly cut around the ‘main outline of the tal, avoiding the spiral {25 this willbe cut out properly later. With right sides together, sew the two pairs of ear pieces, leaving the fat edge ‘open, Clip the curves and turn right side ut, Stuff lgntly with toy filing and tack ‘across the open end. Lay the ears onto the right side of one head piece, so the streight section falls within the seam dllowence. Pin the second head piece on top, right side down. Sew around the head, leaving the neck open. Clip the curves and tum right sides out so thet the ears extend from either side of the head. Firmly stuff the head. Pin the arms, legs and tal pieces with right sides together. Sew alona the guide lines, leaving the lat ends open fon each piece. Stitch along the spiral butine For the tal, then cut out Smm from the seving line. Clip the curves, and turn out the places. Use a blunt ended kitting needle to push out the ends completely. Firmly stuf all the limbs and hola the stuffing in place with a couple of tacking stitches. Pin the body pieces rignt sides together and stiten betwean the mb positioning marks, Fold in the fabric at the ‘Gaps and tack to create hemmed holes in the body before clipping the curves and turning out through the head hole. Fit the legs into the hemmed holes at the bottom fof the Dody end oversew all around to hold ther in place, taking care not to stitch through both layers of Fabre at the top of the leg, Remove any tacking stitches and insert more stuffing if necessary through the tailhole Fix the tail and arms into Fat quarler make monkey toy Sew a cute companion for your little one stiteh your little monkey an adorable soft toy that will keep them entertained for hours. This plush companion by Corinne Bradd is perfect for play dates and nap time. His fun features include a spiral tail, contrasting body and felt face. Your child will treasure their fabric friend, so why not stitch it in their favourite colours? position in the same way, adding extra Stuffing tothe tops of the imbs before filing the whole body piece through the neck hole Pin and oversew the head to the neck Cut a face shape from coloured felt and mark the position of the eyes, nose and mouth with a soft pencil. Embroider the features with black thread and stitch small buttons on as eyes. Pin the felt to as for the limbs. Before stitching the fast 2em of the seam, add more stutfing to ensure the head doesn’ flop on the neck. Complete the neck seam, the head and oversew al arqund, adding alittle filing beneath it to pad out the face before finishing the seam. the haberdashery Petal Red witha ed nelson sexomag.co.uk 6) 6 e, Ladybug Pink ceo ste Bug ene in BF pincans massa 6 2,sewkSY justtick | ne boxes! aa Thang eae ES ae — Enter now for ‘your chance Bron towin these amazing prizes! Obarrerws Ohaw her. 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