Love Sewing Magazine Issue 125 Back Issue

We’re all going on a summer holiday here at Love Sewing HQ with this bright and cheery collection of clothes and projects, certain to keep you smiling come rain or shine! We have 11 gorgeous patterns to help you get the perfect-fitting summer wardrobe. Plus, if you’re looking for some interesting reading to relax and unwind by the poolside, we have plenty of
interesting reads to recharge with – my personal favourite being the history of fashion in film
on page 10.

Simplicity 9742 is our first pattern this month, a lovely 3-in-1 button-front dress pattern that
is perfect for boosting your dressmaking skills. This pattern incorporates a range of
techniques, from princess seams, to inverted pleats and side-seam pockets. With length,
collar and sleeve variations, this versatile pattern is perfect all year round. Take a look at
page 14 to see our inspiration using this pattern.

Our second pattern this month is the stylish Simplicity 9101 2-in-1 pull-on dress pattern.
This pattern includes variations for either a drawstring waist or a front wrap tie belt, so you can modify your dress to suit your style. Turn to page 35 to see how we put the pattern to the test, as well as our top tips for sewing channels.
We also have plenty more inspiration from our designers this month to help give your wardrobe a boost! We have a beautiful shirred maxi dress on page 76, a frilled jersey top on page 68 and a trendy all-occasion skirt on page 22. If you’re looking to try something new, why not give our floral embroidery a go on page 28.

All this, plus our panel of industry experts deliver their usual hearty dose of advice and inspiration. Elisalex shows us how to get the perfect fit and avoid gaping necklines and armholes on page 18 and Claire-Louise Hardie talks us through her step-by-step guide on sewing welt pockets for trousers and skirts on page 64.