Welcome … to issue 115 of Love Sewing!

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Love Sewing Loves ...

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

Sewing SUCCESS

We all know that sewing is an exceptionally rewarding hobby, but sometimes it can be too good to keep all to yourself!

Reader Review Butterick B6850

Rachel Adati-Kumi shares her take on this month’s gorgeous fit and flare dress

Dressmaking DILEMMAS

Elisalex Jewell has the answers to your dressmaking dilemmas

WIN A JANOME AIRTHREAD 2000D PROFESSIONAL

Enter our exclusive competition to win your own AirThread 2000D PROFESSIONAL worth £1,149!

TERRIFIC TERRY

Keep warm in style with our pick of exclusive french terry from Minerva

Making it ease-y

Alison Smith MBE shares her expert guide to adding ease to a jumpsuit

Stylish SEPARATES

Sew up a range of versatile wardrobe staples with our pick of Butterick separates

SATIN & SILK

1 Make a toile (test garment) from an

Sewing Jacobite FASHION

Emma Murphy explores the growing passion for Jacobite fashion following the popularity of period dramas Bridgerton & Outlander

Sew a spectacular COAT

Create your dream coat with tips from Amy Scarr, brand ambassador for the McCall Pattern Company

THRIFTY STITCHER

Claire-Louise Hardie shares how to elevate your garments with hand-sewn fastenings

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SEWING TREASURES in the Thames

Unearth London’s sewing past with mudlarker & author Lara Maiklem

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SIMPLICITY 8843 HOODED JACKET

Amy Scarr shares her take on this stylish drop-shoulder jacket. See more of Amy’s makes at Amy-Almond Rock on www.minerva.com

Full of FLARE

Achieve the perfect fitting dress with this month’s elegant princess seam dress

Dream DRAPE

Dress to impress with this month’s beautiful buttonfronted dress and jumpsuit

Sophie sweater DRESS

Sew a sweater dress in soft brushed jersey for a quick and cosy make

Juliette BLOUSE

Sew a quick and easy wardrobe staple with this flattering tie blouse

Bryony BOW BAG

Sew a classic little bag to match a beautiful dress in co-ordinating fabric

Planting PLANNER

Organise your seed planting for the year ahead with a pretty planner

BUTTON IT

Whip up a slimline 50s-style button-down skirt with this simple self-draft tutorial

Square delight PYJAMA CASE

Keep your pyjamas handy with a case that doubles as a throw cushion