Contents...

REGULARS

Who’s Who
contacts at Sewing World

Editor’s Letter and Diary Dates

Sew Essentials
what’s new

In the Club
special offers for subscribers only

Book Shelf
new titles reviewed

Sewing 101
your queries answered

Learning Curve
courses and workshops

Sew Write
your news and views

Showtime
exhibitions previewed

Surf and Sew

Giveaway Coupon

Coming Next Month
preview of January, on sale 18 December 2009




MAKES

Boned Basque
Rosemary Simpson makes a little cracker for the Christmas party season - glam it up with a pencil skirt or dress it down with jeans

Butterfl y Bustier
Make your own fabric and then overlay it on a bustier to transform the ordinary into something a bit more special following Rachel Hyde’s tips

PJ Parcels
June McCrary Jacobs provides a project to make with and for children. These pretty pj cases will help keep the bedroom tidy and teach budding seamsters some sewing techniques

Raw Edge Rosette
Julie Bonnar starts a new series of makes for teens to try. This month is a simple corsage that can be added to hair, top or bag

All Square, Take Two
This stretch knit top idea from Betty Barnden couldn’t be easier – just two squares of fabric cleverly combined into a top or jacket

Trio of Tunics
Get three different looks from Sue Locke’s fl attering tunic pattern just by making some simple alterations

Nifty New Decs
Isabel Manson has created some simple felt decorations to sew with your youngsters. They can be hand or machine stitched so age needn’t be a problem




FEATURES

Unfolding Words
Kate Hopper caught up with Angie Hughes, a textile artist with a passion for words and landscapes!

Satin and Lace
Ruth Cox picks the perfect patterns for special occasions, evenings out and dirty dancing!

Textile Tour of India
Find out what you will see and do on this exclusive tour for Sewing World readers

A Weekend of Sewing
Have a weekend away, learning new skills, making something special and sharing your hobby and laughter with other like-minded people

2009 Index
A complete listing of features, projects, tips and techniques plus alpha listing of books and sites reviewed

From Across the Pond
June McCrary Jacobs shares her latest musings




TECHNIQUES

Machine Embroidery Masterclass – Size Wise
Ruth Cox provides a detailed guide on how to increase and decrease embroidery designs successfully

Red Carpet Gown
Prepare to wow your friends in your beautifully embroidered and professionally fi nished gown following the hints and suggestions from couture expert Janet Moville

Fancy Flower Fun
Lorna Knight shows how to use the fl ower stitch attachment, which fi ts most sewing machines, to create decorative surface detail

Stitches for Stretch Fabrics
Stretch fabrics are wonderful to sew and wear, particularly when armed with tips and techniques to make sewing easier! Betty Barnden provides the know-how

Winter Rose Scarf
In the second of her series on using an embellisher, Lynne Willaims shows how to create cabbage roses to decorate a simple plain scarf

Take Up Tips 3 – Trousers with Cuffs
In the fi nal instalment of her take up tips, Judith Turner provides the steps to shorten trousers with turn-ups