Last updated:
03 April 2012
Contents...
REGULARS
Editor’s Letter
Hello from the editor
Go Shopping!
Latest products for you
News
Tips, shows, websites and courses
Handmade for you
Lovely readymade gifts
Sub Club
Our exclusive competition for subscribers
Bookshelf
Latest books for you
Giveaway Coupon
Enter our prize draw
Coming next month
Sneak a peek at June’s issue
Sewing Surgery
Learn to use a rotary cutter
TECHNIQUES & FEATURES
Pro-series – Jet Pocket
New technique series starting with sewing Jet pockets
May Showcase
New patterns to tempt you
Vilene Interfacings
Learn all about Vilene with our feature and useful chart
We meet… Lisa Lam
We talk to Lisa about her work and her new book
Course Review – Upcycled Denim Bag
Julie Briggs reviews Ineke Berlyn’s course
Social Sewing
All about blogging
MAKES
Henry shirt
Great shirt for your little boy
Boho bag
Faux suede and fringes to take you back to the 80s
Whimsy hoops quilt
Beautiful quilt for a cot or child’s bed
Storage pockets and coat hanger
Make these useful hanging pockets
Square dance wall hanging
Make this lively wall hanging from scraps
Maxi skirt
A flattering jersey maxi skirt to suit all shapes
Piece of cake pincushion
A fun and delicious pincushion
Stripy shopper
Use 8 Jelly Roll strips for this useful bag
Terrific tri-fold wallet
Make Lisa Lam’s lovely purse
Doris pinny
A 50s vintage inspired apron
Tweet needlecase
Pretty little birdie needlecase
Jewellery roll
Pack your jewellery to take away with this lovely accessory
Rock revival
Cushion for a rocking chair
Shell top
A very useful lightweight top for your early summer wardrobe
Cupcakes kitchen
holder and tea towel Make a useful kitchen holder and tart up a tea towel