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REGULARS

Who’s Who
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Editor’s Letter and Diary Dates

Sew Essentials
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Book Shelf
new titles reviewed

Learning Curve
courses and workshops

In the Club
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Sew Write
your news and views

Showtime
exhibitions previewed

Surf and Sew

Giveaway Coupon

Coming Next Month
preview of July issue, on sale
18 June 2010

Sewing 101
your queries answered




FEATURES

Tiny Togs for Tiny Tots
We introduce the start of our partnership with Bliss, the charity that supports premature babies and their families with the launch of their campaign to make clothes for these tiny babies

Bespoke Style
Kate Hopper talks to a men’s tailor with attitude! Sir Tom Baker turns traditional tailoring on it’s head to create suits of distinction

Wrap Up!
Keep early summer breezes at bay with the latest stylish jackets and coats. Ruth Cox has picked the best patterns to sew this summer

Touch of a Button Competition
For a chance of winning a neat and nifty computerised sewing machine from Janome’s newest range, just unscramble the sayings! It couldn’t be easier

Desigual the Unequal
Wendy Gardiner reports on an unusual and fabulously unique designer that’s been a well kept secret for far too long

Reportage – Jersey Textile Showcase
Every year Jersey hosts a stunning array of creativity in an exhibition of textural art. Linda Parkhouse reports on the show, workshops and atmosphere

Shop Watch
It’s time to celebrate in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire as the successful draper’s shop Needlecraft, has been open thirty years this Spring reports Wendy Gardiner




TECHNIQUES

Perfecting Pockets
Betty Barnden explores different methods of patch pocket application, shapes and styles

Digitising Masterclass
Manual digitising provides the creativity to make a machine embroidery design truly unique. Carolyn Clark shares her tried and tested step-by-step tips for mastering the technique

Developing Designs 4 -  Collars
This month Betty Foster adds collars to dress and top designs

Downsizing Dad
In keeping with Father’s Day celebrations, Judith Turner provides timely tips to decrease the shirt size to suit a smaller Dad!

Add the Wow Factor, part 2
Janet Moville completes the look, adding designer detailing with diamond pin tucks showing how to make something that will stand out from the crowd

Collars, Cuffs and Continuous Strip
Top and tail your shirts and blouses with confi dence following Lynne Williams tips to successfully sew collars, cuffs and a continuous strip opening on sleeves

Shaping Up
What styles fl atter us changes as we mature. Sue Locke explains the body shapes and styles that suit each



MAKES

Retro Apron
Play the perfect housewife as you prepare a Father’s Day supper wearing this retro-styled pinnie with love heart pocket by Betty Barnden. She’s added a tea-towel for the grateful guy to wash up with!

Bliss Baby Jacket
Make this tiny jacket for the new Bliss Tiny Togs for Tiny Tots campaign. A pretty cotton print is ideal and this simple project can be made in minutes

Victorian Velvet
Make Rachel Hyde’s militarystyle jacket in soft velvet, finished with bold brass buttons. It’s great to wear with jeans or smart trousers

Manly Makes
Isabel Manson’s used appropriately printed fabric from Makower to make a simple apron (for him indoors) and recipe book cover. Both make great gifts for Father’s Day

3 Summer Slip-ons
One pattern, three looks – an easy styling mini dress in softest satin, top with cowl neckline and a variation with contrast banding at hem. Sue Locke provides the pattern

The Perfect Present
Father’s Day is fast approaching so now is the time to master tie-making! Lorna Knight unpicks one to show how it is constructed and provides the pattern to make your own personalised versions

Fold-up Shopper
Keep this nifty shopper by Clare Youngs in your bag and you’ll always be prepared for those unplanned purchases

Car Tool Roll
Make Dad a gift that he’ll be pleased to carry around! This easy to make car tool roll from Julie Bonnar holds all the essentials