Welcome to issue 139 of Love Sewing!

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

MACHINE FOCUS

We take a closer look at high end overlockers from baby lock and Singer

Appliqué ACADEMY

Mitch guides us through the art of appliqué

CURTAIN CALL

Mitch talks us through the history of theatre costumes through the ages

Show us your MAKES

We turn to Instagram for inspiration using this month’s patterns!

Crafting CURVES

Discover all about the history and art of sewing corsets

10 minutes with PATRICK GRANT

Ruth Brown caught up with Patrick to talk about his new book and find out why living by a mantra of ‘less but better’ can make our world a better, happier place

Stash-busting POUCH

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STRESS-FREE STITCHING

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Colour me IMPRESSED

Fabric shopping

BOUND TO SUCCEED

WITH THE THRIFTY STITCHER

Dressmaker's DILEMMAS

Elisalex reveals how to inject a little pizazz into your winter wardrobe using sequins

Calling all sewing enthusiasts!

The time has come to find the crème de la crème of the sewing world – who will you choose?

Patterns Made Perfect

Josie Hawes talks us through the process of designing patterns at Fabric Godmother

CAFFLE CRAFTS

We sat down with Jane and Tina of Caffle Crafts to discover what makes this company unique

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This month, I'm making LAWRENCE DRESS

This month we are obsessed with this gorgeous Lawrence Dress using the Savanna Daisy EcoVero fabric See more makes from SewEmieSew at www.minerva.com

Join the Crew DRESS

Be ready for any occasion in this striking midi dress

Glitz and GLAM

If you’re looking for an absolute showstopper, look no further than this 3-in-1 dress pattern

Under the SEA

This fun and stylish bag is perfect for taking out on your next adventure

Top-tier CHIC

Meet the versatile V-neck pullover top! Choose your length and style with puff sleeves, sleeveless or long sleeves options

Botanical HOOP

This small hoop uses lots of decorative stitches to create a colourful design inspired by nature

The Everyday DRESS

This will be one of the most versatile pieces in your wardrobe – for sunny days, pair statement sandals and sunnies, and for the colder months, a long-sleeved top with a knitted vest

Sew 'n' Go WRAP

A perfect storage solution for carrying your sewing tools when you are travelling or on the move

Cute as a Button TROUSERS

These sophisticated button-up trousers are the perfect wardrobe staple

JANOME SEWING ESSENTIALS

STASH-BUSTING POUCH PATTERN Step-by-step tutorial WIN! THIS MACHINE!