Love sewing CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Welcome … to issue 112 of Love Sewing!

Autumn greetings! I hope you’re sitting somewhere cosy

Love sewing loves...

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

JUMPSUIT Queen

Jen Legg shares her love of jumpsuits and offers some handy tips on sewing her favourite garment

Sewing for the AUTUMN-WINTER STRETCH

As we approach autumn and winter, an Overlocker or Coverstitch machine are perfect for sewing cosy fleece and comfort-knit fabrics

TREAT yourself!

Win a Brother sewing machine from Frank Nutt!

Reader Review Butterick 6446

Michelle Hiscock shares her take on this month’s beautiful wrap bodice dress

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HELLO YELLOW

Sew yourself a boost of sunshine with our pick of happy yellow fabrics!

THRIFTY STITCHER

Claire-Louise Hardie reveals how to adjust trouser and skirt patterns for a full or flat bottom

Brilliant bows

ASK THE EXPERTS 

Dressmaking DILEMMAS

Elisalex de Castro Peake shares her tips & tricks to solve your dressmaking dilemmas

DESIGN IT YOURSELF

Dreaming of your ideal wardrobe? Why not learn the basics of pattern cutting and design to create your own perfectly-fitted garments?

Preserve your PATTERNS

Learn how to make your favourite patterns last longer with Amy Scarr, Brand Ambassador for Simplicity Ltd

In full SWING

Mini to maxi, here’s our pick of the most stylish skirt patterns from McCalls

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This month, I'm making

WRAP UP!

Dress to impress with this month’s beautiful wrap bodice dress

JUMP IN

Use your threadcount P ATTERN

Turn up the style TROUSERS

Sew these comfortable but chic trousers for an all-season staple

Gore-geous SKIRT

Swish into the new season with an elegant 4-gore crepe skirt

Retro TEE

Get set for cocktail hour with this classic jersey top with a dash of mid-century glamour

Gingerbread House CUSHION

Get ready for a cosy festive season with this heart-warming cushion

DRAFT EXCLUDER

Autumn leaves

Amazing GRACE

With capped sleeves and wide pleats, this timeless dress is perfect for any occasion

Contemporary CLUTCH

Carry your essentials in style with this chic pleather and tweed clutch