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Prepare your house for spring on page 46

CONTRIBUTORS

Amy Scarr Amy is the UK Brand Ambassador

CHECK THIS OUT

For a professional finish, follow our expert guide on plaid, checks and tartan

SEW CUSTOMISABLE

Bring the spirit of timeless style to life with these neckline and sleeve variations

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Welcome to issue 130 of Love Sewing!

A s we usher in the dawn of

Love Sewing loves...

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

The HARLEM RENAISSANCE

Today we’re looking back at a ground-breaking cultural movement which is still influencing fashion today

ENDURING TRENDS

1 Rich fabrics and bold patterns During the

Sewing with TAFFETA

Create a glamorous garment using these tips for sewing taffeta fabric

Show us your MAKES

We take a look at Instagram for inspiration using this month’s pattern!

NEED-TO-KNOW STITCHES WITH THE THRIFTY STITCHER

Claire-Louise Hardie talks us through the most used hand-sewing techniques, and when to use them

Flower POWER

Get stocked up on floral fabrics in time for spring

Dressmaker's DILEMMAS

Elisalex shows us how to make the most of our overlockers

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

BEADED BEAUTY

Discover our introduction to couture beading

Simply Perfect

There’s no better time to get inspired and try a new pattern than with this brilliant discount

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This month, I'm making SIMPLICITY 9701

This month we are loving this beautiful take on Simplicity 9701. See more makes from rxforstyle on www.minerva.com

Spiced EMBERS

This is the layering piece you’ll throw on over everything this season

Ruffle some FEATHERS

Dress up or down – it’s up to you with this lovely 3-in-1 dress pattern

Daisy DUO

These handy pouches come in two sizes, have a variety of uses and are great for storage

Two to TANGO

This pattern is the perfect co-ordinating set, with a playful boxy silhouette and clever hidden pockets

Cathedral Window CUSHION

Take a look at these rainbow windows to brighten up even the dullest of days

Take a BOW

The Betty dress is a V-neck, button-down dress with a shirt-style hem, optional tie-belt and two charming patch pockets

Smock 'n' ROLL

Create a stunning smock top to co-ordinate perfectly with any spring outfit

STRESS-FREE STITCHING

Whether you’re struggling to fit sewing into your spare time, or want to learn some clever tricks to stop problems in their tracks, we have the tips to help!

Pretty in PINK

With raglan sleeves and neckline details, this dress is perfect for trying something new