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… to issue 117 of Love Sewing!

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

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PART ONE

Reader Review Butterick B6849

Regina Fox-Galassi shares her take on this month’s classic cocktail dress

Dressmaking DILEMMAS

Elisalex Jewell has the answers to your topstitching, overlocking and lining dilemmas

Strike a pose

Get ready to swoon with our favourite new issue Vogue Patterns

VERSATILE VISCOSE

Reinvigorate your wardrobe with our pick of viscose fabrics from AchooPachoo

Perfect Peter Pan collar

Alison Smith MBE shares how to sew a perfect Peter Pan collar onto this month’s beautiful Butterick dress

AFRICAN WAX PRINT

Lena King tells the story of the history of Ankara and the interesting tales that can be found within this beautiful fabric

Clever coat COLLARS

Amy Scarr, brand ambassador for Simplicity Ltd, shares five styles of collar to try on your next outerwear project

THRIFTY STITCHER

Claire-Louise Hardie guides us through how to best adjust your sewing pattern fit, and in what order you should do it

Sewing for BEREAVEMENT

Philippa Sturdy walks us through how sewing helped her find peace and connection on her bereavement journey

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MCCALL’S BROOKLYN DRESS

Annette shares her vibrant take on this versatile stretch dress. See more of Annette’s makes at Annette Art on www.minerva.com

TWIST & Shout

This wardrobe-builder pattern from Butterick is a must-have for any dedicated sewist. Choose from a dress or jumpsuit with matching jacket

PRINTS Charming

Get the perfect fit with this classic sheath dress pattern using the Palmer/Pletsch tissue fitting method

Cotton candy TOP

Wear this pretty romantic top for a delicate spring look!

Full of PEP!

Get even more from your B6849 pattern as we show you how to transform it into a dramatic peplum top

Fresh as a DAISY

Everyone needs an easy-to-throw-on skirt, and this button-down style ticks all the boxes with its midi length and bold, fresh print

Keep your COOL

These insulated lunch bags are perfect for packing your lunch to take to work. They fit most containers and close with a hook-and-loop tab

Into the BLUE

Add a pop of colour over comfy wardrobe basics with a simple pullover V-neck dress

Keepsake CUSHION

Turn pre-loved or recycled shirts into a patchwork cushion

TIE The Knot

Use small amounts of your most precious fabrics to add a final flourish to any outfit