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REGULARS

Editor’s Letter
Hello from the editor

Go Shopping!
Latest products to spend your pennies on!

News
News, shows, websites and courses

Handmade for you
Be inspired by these readymade goodies

Bookshelf
New releases in print

Sub Club
Subscriber exclusive to win a beautiful Oakshott kit

Coming next month
A quick preview of September’s issue

Giveaway Coupon
Enter our prize draw




TECHNIQUES & FEATURES

Masterclass
Sew perfect patch pockets and practice on linen trousers

August Showcase
Blue-belles – lovely blue fabrics

Getting the best fi t in your garment
This month we focus on skirts

Putting on the Poppers
Behind the scenes at a theatrical costumiers

Buying fabric online
We look at the pro’s and con’s

Altered Images
Reverse a collar on a blouse or shirt

We meet...
Michala Gyetvai

Sewing Surgery
Sewing with linen




MAKES

Zig-zag rag cushion
A fun cushion by Tula Pink

Summer scenes
A pretty camera case for your compact camera

Perfect pleats tote
A gorgeous bag taken from Bags, Beads & Brooches

On the go
Girls’ tote bag, shoulder bag, apron and crayon roll

Creative cuffs
Machine embroidered wrist cuffs to wear

Beach baby
A pull-on poolside cover-up

Bollywood clutch
Beautiful machine stitched clutch purse

Travelling companion
Convert an old diary cover into a lovely travel sewing kit

Happiness is… H-Block quilt
Make this simple H-Block quilt

Stylish seat
Sew this practical box cushion for a garden bench

Camden café chic
A girl’s panelled dress and pretty hairband

Beach huts bag
A roomy bag to take all those essentials to the beach