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MAKES
A Handy Bag
Jennie Rayment has created a fun and practical tote that is a great make for everyone. Choose the easy version with felt appliqué, or get stitching the reversible fabric option – your choice
Trim Trousers
Take a pair of old trousers or jeans and restyle them with new pockets and co-ordinating belt. Lorna Knight provides the pattern and know-how
Puff Ball Skirt
Rosemary Simpson provides the full size pattern for a party prom skirt with bubble hemline
Princess Purse
This pretty little handbag from Lisa Lam looks gorgeous in pink raw silk and it's easy to sew too. Whilst the glam handles make it ideal for special occasions
Summery Butterfly Jewellery
Now you know how to make textile beads and work with Pavelpol, follow Betty's tips to create an unusual stitched necklace and matching bracelet
Tiny Tutu
Fashionistas this one is for you. Tutus are all the rage for young teens so Wendy Gardiner and Esmee Richardson made one in an afternoon
Beach Baby
Isabel Manson shares a project that's a great make to share with your children. This handy beach mat/bag has simple appliqués that can be drawn by youngsters and stitched by you
Animal Lover's T-shirt
Make it unique, make it yours – Kate Hopper shows how to add some simple appliqué shapes to a T-shirt as well as iron-on motifs
Put on a Puppet Show
June McCrary Jacobs has designs for little hands! Make a set of Goldilocks and the Three Bears hand puppets and then sit back and watch the show. Again the designs are easy so that young seamsters can help too
FEATURES
Art ThroughTextiles
Kate Hopper talked to Linda Bellinger and Jo Owen to find out more about this exciting group and the variety of work that they create
Smart Separates, part 2 – bottoms
Ruth Cox has scoured the catalogues to find the best skirts, shorts and trousers for the coming season
Postcard from India, part 3 – Darjeeling
Nearly 7000 feet above sea level, Wendy Gardiner shares more of the textile tour of India, as the group visit Darjeeling for some fabulous shopping, sightseeing and interesting tours
Reportage – sock it to me!
Julie Shortland decided to do something a little different when she retired! She now makes monkeys out of socks and sells them on a dedicated website!
Shop to sew – Giesse Scampoli
A fabulous fabric source in Birmingham should need no introduction, but just in case you've not heard of them, we put them firmly on the map
Confessions of a Sewing Junkie – the fabric stash
As dedicated seamsters we all have a secret stash – Glenda researched many and found hers was bigger than most!
TECHNIQUES
Adapt a Skirt
In the second part of our Adapt A… series, Lynne Williams shares how to turn a straight skirt into three different A-line styles. It's a great way to beat the credit crunch!
Machine Embroidery Masterclass – T-time!
Brighten up some T-shirts with machine embroidery ready for carefree summer holidays using Ruth Cox's tried and tested tips and techniques
Making Beads
Get creative with textiles and make some pretty jewellery following Betty Barnden's tips to sew, soak and wrap fabric into decorative beads
Style File– A Bohemian Rhapsody
Sue Locke shares how to recreate the Russian theme that has been influencing a number of fashion designers who have created a whole new trend called Haute Boho
Style Clinic – Flabby Arms
Sue Locke continues her style clinic, this month looking at ways to successfully conceal 'butterfl y wings'!
Lacy Knits and Pattern Repeats
Stretch lacy knits are a great staple for summer wear, so this month Janet Moville provides some tried and tested techniques for sewing them with professional results
Baggy Trouser Alterations
It can be diffi cult to fi nd trousers that fit well, so here are some alteration techniques from Judith Turner, which will improve the fi t of baggy trousers
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