In-seam POCKETS

What are in-seam pockets and how can you use them?

Welcome to issue 145 of Love Sewing!

Recreate this drape blouse on page 10

Sew, what's new?

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

Egg-stra Special Finds

We have gathered some of our favourite Easter décor pieces, inspired by this stunning display

Collar Craze

Have you been seeing big over-the-top collars everywhere like we have? Well, we are a huge fan of this trend and thought we would bring you some inspiration

Collar COUTURE WITH THE THRIFTY STITCHER

Understanding collar patterns: what exactly are the differences between styles?

Seamlessly INVISIBLE

Give your garments a professional finish with our expert guide to inserting concealed zippers

Simplicity Unstitched

Ever wondered how Simplicity Patterns became a household name for the sewing industry? We have all the answers

Season to Season

Ashley Cramp is here to help you transition your wardrobe between seasons!

WINTER WARMERS

Marco check wool coating £7.50 per half metre

SUMMER LOVIN'

Beryl flower linen and viscose £7.50 per half

Made for the meadow

This month, we want nothing more than to put on a full and floral dress and run around in a meadow. These patterns are a must for this spring!

Love & LACE

Delicate, intricate, and endlessly elegant – lace has adorned everything from royal gowns to vintage gloves. But where did it all begin?

FABRIC GUIDE

We gathered some of our favourite lace picks to get you inspired!

LACE THROUGH THE AGES

Victorian Era: the height of romance and mourning

Fruitful Stitches

We love these stunning fabrics from Liberty London and think they would make the perfect choice for the McCall’s 8553

Your MAKES

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

Inside Silversaga Patterns

We sat down with the amazing indie pattern brand that is taking over Instagram – Silversaga Patterns

MACHINE REVIEW

Get ready, sewing enthusiasts! This month, we're diving deep into the powerhouse that is the Brother PQ1600S straight stitch sewing machine. From speed to precision, we’re uncovering everything that makes this machine a game-changer!

This month, I'm making a POLYNESIAN DRESS

This month we are shining light on this incredible take on a vintage 1960s Polynesian pattern 181, made by the amazing Katie Kennedy over on www.minerva.com

Fierce & FLOWY

Unleash your wild side with this chic leopard print buttonthrough blouse, blending bold style with effortless elegance for any occasion

MASTERCL ASS Button IT

Wendy Gardiner is here to help you perfect your buttonholes so you can have an expert finish on your blouse

A Little LACE

Ever wanted to add a little lace to a garment? Follow Amy’s expert guide to step up your skills

Useful Tools

Here are some of our must-have tools for sewing with lace

Teal TWIRL

The Keira skirt is a stylish little staple, perfect for showing off those sun-kissed legs!

SEW IT your way!

We are showing some fabric options to change

Unpicking with PRECISION

Your two paper patterns this month are beginner friendly, but if you are still finding your feet, we have an expert guide to unpicking

Let's Have a GANDER

With some careful basting and stuffing you’ll have a gorgeous new doorstop. Now you just need to decide on a name – will it be Goose Willis or Geese Witherspoon?!

Fashion Upcycling

We are obsessed with Ysabel Hilado’s incredible book Fashion Upcycling; we are all trying to be more mindful of staying away from fast fashion and discarding unwanted clothes, and this book offers endless inspiration for upcycling your wardrobe

Bunny BUNTING

A delightful garland of bunnies with adorable fluffy tails ready for your Easter decorating

Twist & SHOUT

Creating a wardrobe staple has never been easier with the Simple Sew Lena pattern, we’ve created one for a casual look and one perfect for an event

What's the Dress Code?

Your Simple Sew Lena dress pattern is perfect for a formal occasion, or you can dress it down for a summer garden party

Abstract ELEGANCE

Ruth shows us how to create this stunning round-neck jersey maxi dress – perfect for spring!

If pigs could SEW

We have another adorable pattern from the incredible book Sew Your Own Nursery Rhyme by Little Woolly Vision

Golden LOOP

This stash-busting bracelet bag is not only a great way to use up scrap fabric but is super stylish and unique

Power of LOVE

Brighten up your home and share some love with this charming appliqué wall hanging

The quilter's toolkit

We have gathered our top 5 essentials for first time quilters