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Michelle Rowley Michelle is a sewing tutor and

Love Sewing Loves…

The patterns, people, fabric and finds getting us sewing this month

Stacey's CORNER

Stacey Stacey Chapman is a renowned textile artist

IN THE GOOD BOOKS

We take a closer look at Claire Wellesley-Smith’s fascinating new textile title Resilient Stitch

SEW OVER 50: Two Years On!

Two years since 10 members of Sew Over 50 joined us for a photoshoot in the Love Sewing studio, we catch up with the movement’s leading lights to find out what they’ve been up to

Reader Review M8090 dress

Lisa Kwok reviews this month’s terrific tiered dress pattern

SEWING WITH NATURAL FIBRES

Get to grips with natural fibres this summer

MATERIAL MOVES Scarborough

We caught up with Carol Eves to discover what makes her sewing shop and studio well worth a visit!

ALL SEAMS perfect

Wendy Gardiner, Brand Ambassador for The McCall Pattern Company, reveals easy-to-do seam finishes that can also be used as an edge finish on facings and hems

SUMMER lovin’

Rachel Walker and Kate Underdown, co-founders of The Fold Line, reveal their favourite sewing patterns for summer!

THRIFTY STITCHER

Claire-Louise Hardie talks us through how to transfer toile adjustments onto your pattern

Made LABEL

We catch up with Sarah-Jane O'Hara, founder of Aussie-based Made Label, to discover what sets the brand apart from other pattern houses

Cotton ON

Celebrate the versatility of cotton with these striking 100%

MASTERCLASS TERRIFIC TROUSERS

Wendy Gardiner, Brand Ambassador for The McCall Pattern Company, reveals her top tips for perfectly fitting trousers

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY in a haystack

Monthly digital sewing subscription service In a Haystack celebrates its second birthday this month with the launch of a brand-new audio version

The Dressmaker's DIARY

This month, Elisalex takes us through her summer sewing and how you can start dressing for both comfort and joy

Labour of LOVE

Would you sew your own wedding dress? Michelle Rowley chats to four dressmakers who took on this exciting creative challenge to see what it taught them

Brilliant bra-making

Alison Smith MBE kicks off a new three-part series on how to sew your very own bra

For the love OF LACE

Introduce a little lace into your me-made wardrobe this summer with our pick of lacy fabric

Shows you how to... READ A PATTERN

Claire-Louise Hardie PATTERN CUTTING LINE Each line relates

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This month 1'm making FRIDAY PATTERN COMPANY Westcliff Dress

Jeanette shares her take on this summer jersey knit dress. Check out her latest makes on Instagram netty.hayes.sews

Top tier STYLE

Make this loose-fitting dress with tiered flounces in a length and fit to suit you!

Beautiful BLOUSES

From boxy top to billowy blouse, whatever your style – we have you covered!

JUMP to it

Summer patterns don’t come more versatile than this stunning faux jumpsuit, made up of a fun halter top and co-ordinating wide-legged cropped trousers

COCKATOO softie

The sulphur-crested cockatoo is an iconic piece of Australiana. In Australia, cockatoos are known to be highly intelligent with mischievous tendencies and loads of character – this toy would make a great gift for a friend or little one

TAKE A walk

Ease yourself into sewing jeans with this simple jeans-style legging complete with topstitching, mock fly and lots of pockets!

Sorja cami DRESS

This loose-fit midi-length dress features dainty spaghetti straps and the beautifully curved neckline is adjustable too!

Birds of a FEATHER

Enjoy simple raw-edge appliqué and scrap busting with Collette’s quick make – perfect for a last-minute gift or simply injecting a pop of colour into your home

Sew HANDY

This stylish handbag is a great size for everyday wear, with inner and outer pockets for all your essentials! Use the remnants to make a matching glasses case

Pressed FOR TIME

If space is at a premium, why not whip up your own bespoke ironing mat?  This no-assembly-required mat can be used on any surface and is easy and compact to carry and store