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Welcome to issue 99 of Love Sewing!

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time

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

IN THE GOOD BOOKS

This month, we take a closer look at 5 sewing books for the festive season

Reader Review McCall’s 8138 dress

Ava Parsian, a lover of eveningwear and glamorous dresses, reviews this issue’s McCall 8138 dress pattern

New season STYLE

Step into autumn/winter with our pick of gorgeous new fabrics from Dot to Dot Studio

THRIFTY STITCHER

Claire-Louise Hardie guides us through five ways to fix broken zips

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CUT THE CORD

Follow our expert advice to master sewing with corduroy

Fall for CORDUROY

Dive into the luxurious world of corduroy with the must-sew selection from Bombay Stores

GATHER ‘N’ SEW Bourne

We caught up with Leanne, the owner of Gather ‘N’ Sew, to discover what makes this sewing hub well worth a visit

10 TIPS for kids' sewing

Making clothes for children is an absolute joy – not only can the projects be quick to make because they are small, designs are often simple and easy to make, even if you are a novice dressmaker. Wendy Gardiner, Brand Ambassador for The McCall Pattern Company, provides her top tips

SEW SUSTAINABLE

Wendy Ward shares how to make sure your sewing practice is more sustainable

The Dressmaker's DIARY

Elisalex explores the different types of sustainable fabrics and how you can make the most of these as sewists

ALL-IN-ONE

We take a closer look at the fun range of dressmaking kits on offer from Sew Ab Fab

Three cheers for TIERS!

Enjoy this season’s must-make trend with our pick of tiered patterns

ANKARA appreciation

Lena King shares her favourite ways to transform six yards of Ankara fabric into beloved wardrobe favourites

Singer HD6705C Heavy Duty

We take a closer look at Singer’s latest heavy-duty machine, the HD6705C

JULIA CL ARIDGE

Pour yourself a cuppa and join our catch-up with Julia, the designer behind some our best-loved Love Sewing patterns and owner of fabric and pattern haven Bobbins & Buttons

Shows you how to... READ A PATTERN

Claire-Louise Hardie PATTERN CUTTING LINE Each line relates

Stretch your skills

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This month, 1'm making VOGUE 1618

Elaine shares her take on this floaty blouse pattern, which she has hacked into a stunning silky dress! See more of Elaine’s sewing on Instagram laineemakes

Neck and NECK

Get set for cooler weather with this month’s chic zip-neck dresses

Join the COSY CLUB

Smarten up your sweatshirt collection with our sophisticated cowl-neck jumper

Thank the CORD

This chic pinafore dress has a deep V-neck design, making it perfect for autumn-winter layering

Sweet DREAMS

Sew up this snuggly fleece dressing gown in time for Christmas – and why not make a matching miniature version for little ones too?

Cosy TOES

Make your own perfect-fit slippers using our easy-peasy DIY tutorial – ideal for pairing with our dressing gowns on page 40

Get shirty GIFT BAGS

Upcycle unwanted shirts to create gift bags to suit every occasion

Daydreamer BAG

Create a chic, convertible backpack made from print canvas, great for everyday essentials

Top TIER

Colour block your way into the party season with this on-trend tiered dress

Snow & ice CUSHION

Begin with a foundation square and adorn it with strips of folded, overlapping fabric to create this pretty patchwork cushion