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Lena King shares her top 10 tips for sewing garments to be proud of, all with fewer than two metres of fabric
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A simple shift dress like the Coco from Tilly and the Buttons is one that can be easily colour blocked using up smaller pieces of fabric. I had 1m each of the polka dot and plain navy
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Reader Review B6727 dress
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PERFECT PIPING
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Let LOOSE
Say hello to summer with our lovely loose-fitting kaftan dress and everyday top
ALL ABOUT VISCOSE
Here are our top tips for sewing with viscose
THRIFTY STITCHER
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ALL SEAMS perfect
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Here comes THE SUN
Welcome back a little sunshine into your wardrobe with our pick of yellow fabric
MACHINE REVIEW
This month we take a closer look at the latest Janome sewing machines
Choose from 13 different variations! SKIRTING the issue
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The Dressmaker's DIARY
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PROJECTS
Press the BUTTON
Dress up your wardrobe with these fabulous faux button front styles
COVERED BUTTONS
Julia Claridge shares how to create gorgeous covered buttons using a handy kit
Sew RETRO
This vintage tablecloth easily transitions into a three-quarter sleeve top with floral pockets. Try it with your favourite pattern tonight!
JOG ON
Make these great fitting and comfortable joggers your own with fun colour blocking, and team them with last issue’s hoody!
BACK IN business
Wear your heart on your sleeve with this fun button-back blouse
Bright as a BUTTON
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PEPLUM power
Transform this month’s Butterick 6727 pattern into a striking peplum design with puff sleeves using Miranda’s creative hack
Roll up, ROLL UP
Roman blinds are easy to sew – requiring little more than a straight line on the machine – but look fantastic. With a little maths under your belt, you can revamp your windows in no time
Going on SAFARI
Use the quilt-as-you-go technique and transport yourself to sunnier climes with this tropical trio of bags
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