Welcome … to issue 94 of Love Sewing!

Summer is on its way – and what

Love sewing loves...

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

IN THE GOOD BOOKS

Our pick of this month’s new sewing  and dressmaking books

The winning FORMULA

We delve into Series 7 of the Sewing Bee and explore what it takes to be crowned the winner!

Reader Review Vogue 9292 dress

Vintage enthusiast Helen Smith shares her take on this month’s vintage Vogue dress

IT'S A SNAP!

Claire-Louise Hardie reveals her top tips for successfully using snap fasteners on your next project

Couture underwear

Alison Smith MBE shows how to give this month’s V9255 bra-style top a couture finish

Kickstart your CREATIVITY

Lost your sew-jo and not sure how to get it back? Read on for our 10 top tips on how to build your very own creative habit for sewing success!

Summer DREAMING

Get set for summer sewing with viscose crêpe and challis fabrics  from Minerva

The Dressmaker's DIARY

Elisalex shares her expert advice on sewing with luxe fabric

SUMMER sewing, sorted!

Start your summer sewing in style with an exclusive discount on these stunning Simple Sew patterns

STITCHING SUCCESS

Master the basics of embroidery with Amy Burt’s essential skills

Suits you, SIR

Michelle Rowley chats with Savile Row tailor Daniel Kozyra to explore what goes into his highly sought-after work and why high-quality tailoring really is a timeless profession

BUTTON swoon

Self-covered buttons can the saviour of many sewing sessions! Wendy Gardiner, Brand Ambassador for The Mcall's Pattern Group, shares her tips for simple success

Lisa COMFORT

Sew Over It celebrates its 10th anniversary! We catch up with founder Lisa Comfort to find out what’s next for the much-loved brand

Ray of SUNSHINE

Transform your summer wardrobe with some lovely lightweight rayon/ viscose fabric

Shows you how to... READ A PATTERN

PATTERN CUTTING LINE Each line relates to a

Sew TIDY

We catch up with the founder of Storage 4 Crafts Jo Venison to explore how the company continues to help crafters around the world keep their stashes organised!

My first QUILT

Queen Elizabeth // complete with crown and sceptre!

READERS' MAKES

Star make Karen Threadcount 2101 jacket from issue

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This month 1'm making CASHMERETTE Upton dress

Tai Hicks shares her take on the popular Upton dress. See more of Tai’s makes on Instagram basmashimmies

Dress to IMPRESS

Stand out from the crowd with these beautiful Vogue dresses

WHAT IS A DICKY?

Discover all about this fashion feature commonly found in vintage patterns

Beside the SEASIDE

Set sail for summer with this bold vintage bikini set and beachy cover up

TO THE POINT

Also known as 'singlethread darts' this is a clever trick for avoiding the unsightly bulk of thread at the tip of your dart

GOT IT covered!

Turn this month's V9255 beachy cover-up into an on-trend Sewing Bee-inspired buffet dress with this simple but striking dress pattern hack

THRIFTY STITCHER

Claire-Louise Hardie shows how to hack this month’s V9255 woven bikini into a stretch version

Totally TROPICAL

The perfect summer motif, this palm tree conjures up beach-holiday vibes. It can be worked on any T-shirt using fly stitch and chain stitch

Summer DREAMIN’

Bright and breezy, this beautiful dress is a guaranteed winner in warmer weather

Belle wrap SKIRT

Sew this classic wrap skirt in a mini, midi or maxi length to suit you!

Cotton candy TOP

This pretty and romantic style in a lightweight fabric is the perfect way to get set for summer

DAY tripping

Keep your essentials close at hand with this snazzy duo of beautiful bags

Something to SELVEDGE

Spruce up your bed with this scrap-busting runner project

Bakers gonna BAKE

Whether you’re a Star Baker or more of a novice, look the part with this stylish pair of oven gloves and co-ordinating pot holder