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FEATURES

People Watching – A fine Art
Louise Gardiner is well known for her quirky textile art. Kate Hopper found out what inspires her and how she goes about creating her work

Sewing for Pleasure
As the next bout of exhibitions are approaching, we preview Sewing for Pleasure at which Sewing World has a big presence

Sharing Sewing
News of the next creative sewing weekend in September

Fun with Fundraising
Our new Brother promotion is aimed at those who sew for charities or run worthy causes

Reportage – Eastern Region Textile Forum
Wendy Gardiner reports on a new forum for all textile enthusiasts, practitioners and educators about to be launched.




TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Machine Embroidery Masterclass – Borders
Ruth Cox continues her series on machine embroidery with a look at borders and how to twist and tweak them

Fitting Problems, part 4 - Shoulders
More useful tips from Lynne Williams on how to fit patterns perfectly

Creating Fashions, part 2
Having taken accurate measurements, Betty Foster explains how to plot the pattern to fit you

Style File – Getting into Print
Prints are in for Spring so Sue Locke explains how to mix and match them into your wardrobe

Tarty Tucks
Turn simple tucks into decorative detailing using Jennie Rayment’s clever twists and turns

Fabric Paint Effects
Betty Barnden shows how a dabble of fabric painting can be the basis of some creative stitching

Top Tips
Wendy Gardiner and Jennie Rayment share their three favourite sewing tips




THIS MONTH'S MAKES

Box Bonanza
Using a double sided fusible interfacing you can create fabric boxes for trinkets, loo rolls and more! Jennie Rayment provides the know-how

Twist inTime
Create this vintage style bag with twist turn clasp by Lisa Lam. Add a strap or leave it as a clutch

Inside Out Jacket
Continuing our theme of recycling, Alison Spanyol turns a denim jacket inside out and creates a great new style

A Gem of a Jacket
Lorna Knight takes a fuller size pattern and turns into a fluid jacket with silky lining

Aquarium Cushion
Combine Betty Barnden’s easy painting techniques with a little machine stitching and create a painterly cushion cover

Revamped Voiles
Jackie Ebdon gives plain voile curtains a new lease of life with a little additional appliqué, covered buttons and sparkling tieback

Belting Out       
Kate Hopper provides the easy steps to create a fashion belt with decorative ribbon trimming

Warhol Fabric Art
Quick and fun, make some no-sew wall art in the style of Andy Warhol



SPECIAL READER OFFERS & COMPETITIONS

Sewing Essentials - great value giveaways

Book Shelf – copies to win

Fun with Fundraising

Showtime – ticket offers

Sub Club – exclusive offers for subscribers




REGULARS
   
Editor’s Letter
A run through of what's in store this issue
   
Sew Essentials
Wendy Gardiner provides news on what’s hot and what’s new plus some glorious giveaways

Home Style
In pick of the patterns this month, Ruth Cox chooses great makes for the home

Book Shelf
A selection of new books reviewed by Ruth Cox that are great for us sewers. Plus some great giveaways

Showtime
Julie Bonnar previews the forthcoming shows around the country

Learning Curve
Julie Bonnar continues to review workshops and courses throughout the country

Giveaway Coupon
Tick up to five boxes on the coupon for a chance of winning a fabulous prize.

Sub Club
We’ve some great giveaways exclusive to our subscribers

Sites to Surf
Four more great sites are reviewed by Ruth Cox




LET'S HEAR FROM YOU

Where in the World
Connor Richards has been hard at work to find answers to your queries

Hall of Fame
We turn the spotlight on more talented readers

Points from You
Your views, your news and a chance to win a fabulous prize




FOR YOU REFERENCE

Diary Dates
What's on and where in the up-coming months

Who's Who
Contact us with your news, views and queries

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Coming Next Month
We preview April – on sale 25 March – don’t miss it