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to issue 101 of Love Sewing!

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

IN THE GOOD BOOKS

Give the planet a little hug with these fabulous books focused on sustainable sewing

NO LIMITS

Caroline Beacon, owner of Sew Ab Fab, shares how sewing has helped her to find a new purpose when a difficult diagnosis threatened to change everything

Reader Review Butterick 6705

Butterick Brand Ambassador Amy shares her review of this issue's pattern

The Dressmaker's DIARY

Elisalex reveals how to move and manipulate darts to fit your shape

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TRAILBLAZERS

Smarten up your wardrobe with our selection of stylish blazers and chic co-ordinates to sew

A brief history of BLAZERS

Michelle Rowley looks back at the prominence of blazers and how you can use them to elevate your style

THRIFTY STITCHER

Claire-Louise Hardie explains the nuts and bolts of pattern drafting linings for unlined garments

Bubble hem DRESS

Featuring a demure high scoop neckline, gathered sleeves and bubble hem, this dress combines drama and comfort in equal measure!

CRAFTY Sew and So

We go behind the seams with Love Sewing designer duo Sarah and Freya, owners of My Handmade Wardrobe Patterns and haberdashery Crafty Sew and So

DOT TO DOT

East Hoathly

Cosy on DOWN

Give your me-made wardrobe a snuggly makeover with our pick of stunning knits

LOOK sharp!

Discover the best needle to use for your project with Amy Scarr, Brand Ambassador for Simplicity Ltd

Walk the line

Alison Smith MBE has created a step-by-step guide to adding a lining to this month’s stunning B6705 cover pattern

Shows you how to... READ A PATTERN

PATTERN CUTTING LINE Each line relates to a

ESSENTIAL STITCH SETTINGS

ACHIEVE THE PERFECT FIT

BUST ADJUSTMENTS First, you need to work out

MACHINE FOCUS

baby lock Euphoria

BOMBAY Stores Fabrics

We catch up with Samir Kader, Business Director of fabric superstore Bombay Stores, to discover more about this well-loved family business

READERS' MAKES

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This month, 1'm making LEMPI DRESS by Named Clothing

Emi shares her beautiful version of this buttondown winter shirt dress. See more of Emi’s makes at chickpeasewinglove on Minerva.com

TURN UP the volume

Bring some flare to your me-made wardrobe with this month’s sophisticated dresses

Stretch your SKILLS

Uniting comfort and style, this month’s McCall’s jersey dress is one for all seasons!

City break BAG

Treat your essentials to a stylish new home with this chic cross-body bag

Heather TROUSERS

Treat yourself to a timeless pair of tailored trousers in a luxurious wool for instant winter glam

No SWEAT!

Miranda shares how to transform this month’s McCall’s jersey dress pattern into a wonderful winter sweatshirt

Home COMFORTS

Inject a little Scandi style into your home with a co-ordinating draught excluder and doorstop

Mellow YELLOW

Everyone needs an easy-to-throw-on skirt that makes them feel fabulous, and this pleated style ticks all the boxes with its midi length and bold, fresh colour

Freja DRESS

This dress is easy to make and wear. It boasts a neckline with a slit – there’s no need for a closure zipper or buttons – bust and back darts and belt ties at the waist for the perfect fit!

Winter wonderland RUNNER

This is a really versatile and multi-purpose project and can be used as a festive topper for your bed or as a stylish table runner