Welcome

to issue 105 of Love Sewing!

love Sewing loves…

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

Show your COLOURS

Elisalex de Castro Peake explores colour theory and how we can all benefit from it when choosing what fabric to sew with

I can sew a RAINBOW

Brighten up your wardrobe with our pick of colourful fabrics from Midland Textiles

Butterick 6722

Tammy Silver shares her take on this month’s summery Butterick tiered dress

To top IT OFF

Build your capsule wardrobe with our exclusive discount on Butterick top patterns

KOALA KREATIONS Bristol

We caught up with Lianne, the owner of Koala Kreations, to discover what makes this sewing hub well worth a visit

THRIFTY STITCHER

Claire-Louise Hardie shares her top tips and ideas for tailoring boxy or oversized clothes

SPRING SEWING, SORTED

Update your home décor with Janome’s superb selection of heavy-duty sewing machines

Denim days PLANT POTS

Salvage offcuts of denim to create these charming stash-busting plant pots

Perfect PLEATS

Pleats are a fun and creative method of sewing you can add in lots of different ways. Here, Amy Scarr, Brand Ambassador for Simplicity Ltd, shares the basic types!

The DRESSMAKERS of Auschwitz

Michelle Rowley explores the hidden sewing history of Auschwitz with best-selling author and historian Lucy Adlington

MASTERCLASS TOP QUILTING 5 TIPS

New to quilting? Focus on these three areas to keep you on the right track

Couture tips for darts

Alison Smith MBE explores how to use darts to give your garment a couture finish

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She’s ELECTRIC

After a lifetime battling with static, sewing turns out to be the only way to properly beat the cling

NINA LEE BAKERLOO DRESS

Marta Tortajada Santiago shares her take on this popular dress pattern. See more of Marta’s makes at Cosmia on Minerva.com

Top TIER

Get set for summer with our stunning tiered dresses, complete with waist ties and pockets!

HOW TO ADD MORE TIERS

Fancy making your dress a little longer or adding a tier to an existing garment? Read on!

High-low SUNSHINE!

Great for days out or evenings in, this month’s McCall’s high-low dress is packed with fun details to sew

SNAP TO IT!

Snaps are a great fastening to when you want a neat finish. Claire-Louise Hardie explains how and when to use them

Show your STRIPES

Prepare for summer with this classic cotton poplin dress and its fabulous frill hem

Pretty plisse TOP

The key to creating garments in textured fabric is to keep it simple. Gently fitted at the waist and hips with a biasbound v-neckline, this simple style really lets the fabric do the talking!

SHIFT pattern

Transform your B6722 dress into a stylish everyday garment with this simple tutorial

SUNNY side up

Try the quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) technique to create this stunning patchwork sunbeam block, which can be framed, turned into a cushion or used as part of its very own quilt

Lottie BLOUSE

Inject some timeless style into your me-made wardrobe with this pretty pussy-bow blouse

Unicorn MAGIC

With its glittery mane and mythical horn, this plushie is a must-have for unicorn fans. Add some more sparkle with ribbons and jewels and it's sure to win Best in Show

Folk PURSES

Sew up a duo of striped purses using the quilt-as-you-go technique

WELCOME

to your extra-special Bettine pattern book!

ABOUT TILLY AND THE BUTTONS

Tilly Walnes first started blogging 10 years ago

BETTINE DRESS

This classic dress, designed for beginners and beyond, can be made with or without the pockets

Cut your FABRIC

Wash and dry your fabric before cutting in

ME-MADE MAGIC

We take a closer look at the latest patterns from Tilly and the Buttons

EVERYDAY STYLE

Explore our pick of light to medium-weight drapey fabric that would work perfectly on your Bettine dress

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT

Tilly reveals how to adapt the length of your Bettine bodice, skirt and sleeves to really make this pattern your own

DATE NIGHT DRESSES

Enjoy five fabulous dresses we think you’ll fall head over heels for!

STRETCH YOUR SKILLS

Tilly shares her guide to making your Bettine dress in jersey fabric!

SEWING LINGO, EXPLAINED!

Tilly explains the sewing terms you need to know to make your Bettine dress