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FEATURES

Once Upon A Time
Kate Hopper talks to Corinne Phillips, a fairytale maker who using textiles, creates whimsical characters, which come to life with a mix of vibrant colours, luxurious fabrics and tempting embellishments

Smart Separates, part 1 – Tops
Ruth Cox has scoured the catalogues to find the best tops for the coming season

Your Life in Style
A recent retiree, Hilary needs a wardrobe of smart casual clothes to suit her still active lifestyle. Sue Locke obliges

Postcard from India, part 2 – Siliguri
Continuing the diary of the 2009 Textile Tour of India, Wendy Gardiner reports on sari-tying, Indian cooking and a trip to the market

Going Soft
We are always keen to encourage children to have a go and sew, so Kate Hopper reviews three new sewing kits with kids in mind

Reportage – Razzle Dazzle Competition Results
In October last year we asked you to make something for a special occasion or to wow us with your restyling and recycling prowess. 22 finalists did just that. Wendy Gardiner provides the report

From Across the Pond
June McCrary Jacobs shares more news from the sewing scene in USA



MAKES

Relaxed Linen Trousers
A staple must have for every woman’s wardrobe – a pair of comfortable and stylish white trousers. Rosemary Simpson provides the pattern and easy steps to make

Fantasy Flowers
Use the new stitching skills learned in Embellishing Prints to create these artist flowers – they are waterproof and will stay in bloom the whole year through!

Pretty Prom Dress
Tamsin Seed has turned a pretty prom dress into something extra special with some machine embroidery and a full net petticoat

Book Bags and Story Sacs
If you like to sew in a group or have a few moments to spare, consider making some book bags for your local school or nursery. Lorna Knight provides the very easy steps for completion

How Does Your Garden Grow
Isabel Manson has designs on men! Make a Father’s Day gift of a gardening apron and kneeling mat and you’ll be in his good books all summer

Contrast Cushion
Our youngest contributor ever, Esmee Richardson’s school art assignment has turned into a passion for sewing. Here she shares her homework which will hopefully inspire other+ youngsters

Hello Dolly
Have fun sewing with your little girl and create this cute cloth doll and clothes. All are simple to make from easy shapes by June McCrary Jacobs



TECHNIQUES

Adapt a Blouse
If you’ve a favourite blouse pattern but would really like something a little different, take a look at Lynne William’s simple steps to alter the style. It’s a great way to beat the credit crunch!

Fitting Issues – High Round Back
Like it or not, our posture isn’t always as upright as we’d like to think it is! A common problem as we get older is a high round back, which can cause fitting problems so Janet Moville provides the fitting tips to conceal the fi gure fault

Embellishing Prints
Betty Barnden continues to look at simple stitch ideas that can creatively turn the commonplace into works of art!

Creating Fashion, part 15 – Questions and Answers
Betty Foster is frequently asked questions so provides the answers to the most common queries in this series fi nale




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