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NEED-TO-KNOW STITCHES WITH THE THRIFTY STITCHER
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Flower POWER
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Dressmaker's DILEMMAS
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Stars in your EYES
We hear from Toyah Willcox, following her experience on this year’s The Great British Sewing Bee Celebrity Special
Keeping cosy
Face the winter in style with this collection of stunning coat patterns
SILVER LININGS
Take this month’s Simplicity dress to the next level by drafting and sewing your own lining
Keep in CHECK
Discover this classy collection of tartan fabrics
MACHINE REVIEW
This month, we explore our favourite sewing machines from Brother
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