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TECHNIQUES & FEATURES

Getting the best fit in your garment –
Focus on fi tting sleeves

June Showcase
Fabrics all in the pink

Delightfully delicate darts
Learn techniques for how to sew darts

Small sewing room
Set up a small sewing area in a corner of your home

We meet…Alistair
Macdonald of House of Alistair

Altered Images
Raising shoulders on a lined dress

Social Sewing
Find out about Pinterest

Sewing Surgery
Take a look at useful hand stitches




REGULARS

Editor’s Letter
June’s letter from the editor

Go Shopping!
Latest products for you

News
News, shows, websites and courses

Handmade for you
Lovely readymade gifts

Sub Club
Our exclusive competition for subscribers to win a sewing machine

Coming next month
Sneak a peek at July’s issue

Bookshelf
The latest books reviewed

Giveaway Coupon
Enter our prize draw




MAKES

Linen dress
Practice sewing darts with this elegant dress

Denim bag
Make this bag with strips of denim

Material Memories
Store some memories and create your own special journal

Stop and go holdall
Treat a boy to this practical toy car carrier

Girls shorts, top and hat
A cute trio of items for the girls

Cake tea cosy
Brighten your afternoon tea with this useful make

Kindle Case
Practical oilcloth cover for your treasured Kindle

Union Jack cushion and bunting
Celebrate in style with this pair of patriotic makes

Go – to top and dress
A flattering dress or top in soft jersey

Pink pom – pom bag
A pretty in pink bag for a summer occasion

Baker boy hat
Make this fun peaked cap to keep the sun out of your eyes

Linen teddy
Loveable bear in soft shaded linen

Organza bag
Delicate gauze bag with machine embroidery techniques

Woodland scene
Create your own stitched picture of a woodland scene