Welcome to issue 104 of Love Sewing!

With a sniff of spring in the air,

Stacey's CORNER

Stacey Stacey Chapman is a renowned textile artist

Love Sewing loves...

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

Spring fling

Try something new this spring with the stunning

BOOK OF THE MONTH

There are few people who know more about

TIE-DYE TRENDSETTERS

With big collars and funky colours, there’s n

Grow your sewing CONFIDENCE

Amy Scarr, Brand Ambassador for Simplicity Ltd, shares five sewing projects to improve your sewing and develop your skills

ABERDASHERY Aberystwyth

We caught up with Jennifer, the owner of Aberdashery, to discover what makes this sewing hub well worth a visit

Reader Review Butterick 6676

Lisa Bates shares her take on this month’s chic shift dress

THRIFTY STITCHER

Not sure which thread to use when? Claire- Louise Hardie gives us her expert guide to which sewing thread to use when!

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The Dressmaker's DIARY

Elisalex de Castro Peake takes us through a day in her life

The Royal WEAVE

Michelle Rowley travels to Sudbury, Suffolk, to explore the home of Gainsborough Weaving, an institution in British textiles for over 100 years

Altering necklines and shoulders

Alison Smith MBE reveals how to achieve a fabulous fit across your shoulders and neckline

MACHINE REVIEW BERNINA 735

We take a closer look at the advanced BERNINA 735, featuring the latest machine precision technology

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Sewing the SCARY STUFF

Lena King tries three traditionally ‘trickier’ fabrics and shares her dos and don’ts for sewing with these slippery substrates

Go with the FLOW

Use your exclusive Minerva discount for 20% off viscose challis

Meet your WINNERS

Congratulations to the winners of the first-ever CraftWorld Awards, voted for by you!

Easy guide to overlocking – thread and threading

Not sure where to start with threading your overlocker? Jan Wright, baby lock UK Educator, shares her expert guide

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This month, i'm making CASHMERETTE ROSECLAIR DRESS

Kim shares her beautiful version of this super wrap dress. See more of Kim’s makes at Adventuring Sewist on Minerva.com

Step into SPRING

Get set for sunnier days with this month’s chic three-in-one shift dress

Maximum IMPACT

Make a statement with this month’s fabulous flowy maxi dresses

Wrap it up SKIRT

This project is great for beginners – learn to sew ties, make a waistband and construct this timeless 2-in-1 wrap skirt

See the SUNNY side

Practise working with floaty fabric with this lovely blouse that goes great with jeans!

Gold Coast RUG

Inspired by Australia’s Gold Coast, and memories of sun, sand and waves, this coiled rag rug is a great little stash buster

Picnic days DRESS

Draft your own day dress, ideal for sunny days outside

Three of a KIND

Inject some fresh spring colours into your home with this jazzy trio of geometric cushions

Funnel neck JUMPER

This boxy jumper featuring bell sleeves, side splits and a neat funnel neck, is a stylish and modern take on a cosy spring layering staple!

Log cabin POUCHES

Dive into your stash to create this perfect pair of project pouches

Ruffle hem SKIRT

Add a little volume to a pencil skirt with this chic ruffle hem design