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MAKES
Hanky Hem Skirt
Get ready for spring with this refreshing fl irty hemmed skirt from Rosemary Simpson. It's easy to make and fl attering to wear
Seminole Skirt
Betty Barnden uses the Seminole technique to add a decorative panel to a very simple skirt shape
Refreshing Knitwear
Delve into your wardrobe or search in charity shops to fi nd a plain cardi and then restyle with fl owers and a frill following Lorna Knight's tips
Wheat Treat
A wheat bag is the new hot water bottle. Rachel Hyde has made one with a pretty fl oral cover that looks stunning but is quite simple to sew making it a great gift too
Animal Magic
This is a great project to make with and for children. June McCrary Jacobs provides the pattern and steps to sew
Noughts and Crosses
Lynne Williams has recycled denim into a commodious tote fi nished with a quirky design applied with an embellisher. Use pennies to wile away the hours when travelling!
Ladies who Lunch
Rose Ragnall shares a successful project with us all – a nifty lunch bag that's the perfect size for a snack
Salty Sam
Author and illustrator Christina Simpson wrote the book, drew the pictures and made the character! Here she shares how to make the lighthouse keeper who stars in the story
All Tied Up
Isabel Manson has recycled some old ties into a decorative fl ower for a bag and plaited more into an unusual belt. Raid your hubby's wardrobe and have a go!
Bejewelled Belt
Add a little glitz and glamour to a plain outfi t by making a sparkling belt following Julie Bonnar's tips. This is ideal for a teen new to sewing
REGULARS
Who's Who
contacts at Sewing World
Editor's Letter
and Diary Dates
Sew Essentials
what's new
Book Shelf
new titles reviewed
Sewing 101
your queries answered
Sew Write
your news and views
Learning Curve
courses and workshops
In the Club
special offers for subscribers only
Showtime
exhibitions previewed
Surf and Sew
Giveaway Coupon
Coming Next Month
preview of February issue, on sale 15 January 2010
TECHNIQUES
Tactile Twiddling
Turn a cushion cover into a work of art! Jennie Rayment provides the steps to twiddle and fi ddle with fabric to create a textural masterpiece!
Working with Boiled Wool Jersey
Couture expert Janet Moville shares her sewing secrets working with this fabulous winter fabric that's so comfortable to wear
Seminole Patchwork
Betty Barnden explains this interesting and effective patchwork technique in easy steps
Style File – Fashion's Coming Home
Working or staying at home needn't mean jeans and T-shirts, you can still dress well in casual comfortable clothes picked just for the occasion by Sue Locke
Style Clinic – disguise a crepey neck
If you are not planning to use Botox injections or plastic surgery follow Sue Locke's style tips and pattern suggestions that can help disguise the problem
Downsizing Dresses
If you are lucky enough to have lost weight, or just have a dress that's too big, don't discard it yet! Judith Turner shows how to alter it to fi t perfectly
FEATURES
Whimsical Flair
Kate Hopper talks to Kristen Doran, an Australian designer with a fl air for creating whimsical designs
Prints and Plaids
Ruth Cox picks the perfect patterns to show off glorious prints and cheerful checks!
A Weekend of Sewing
Have a weekend away, learning new skills, making something special and sharing your hobby and laughter with other like-minded people
Pattern Supplement
Over 38 patterns picked exclusively for you and available at one low price
Holiday on Ice
Wendy Gardiner reports on the costume design for this annual spectacular show
Confessions of a Sewing
Junkie Glenda Harvey shares a common problem – so many ideas yet so little time to sew