The Marvelous MRS MAISEL

Welcome

to issue 103 of Love Sewing!

Meet the TEAM

Bethany SENIOR EDITOR Bethany loves to stitch, crochet,

CONTRIBUTORS

Amy Scarr Former Love Sewing Editor Amy returns

Love Sewing loves…

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

Stacey's CORNER

Stacey Stacey Chapman is a renowned textile artist

Dress to IMPRESS

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Reader Review

Butterick 6723

It’s a TIE

Discover how to add perfect loops and ties to your garments with Amy Scarr, Brand Ambassador for Simplicity Ltd

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How to use tailor’s tacks

Top tips for transferring markings to your fabric

The Dressmaker's DIARY

Elisalex de Castro Peake shares how she learned to love gathering

Fashion at THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

Michelle Rowley goes behind the seams with Amanda Hall, head of the costume revivals department at the Royal Opera House to learn more about her unique role

MACHINE REVIEW

Brother Innov-is F420

Bias-bound armholes

Alison Smith MBE explores how you can create bias-bound armholes for a couture finish

THRIFTY STITCHER

Ever wanted to add pockets to an existing garment? Claire-Louise Hardie shows you how!

FABRIC FOCUS

Why not try a ribbed cuff and collar in

7 STEPS TO sustainable sewing

Charlie Bradley Ross, Founder and Director of Offset Warehouse and The Sustainable Fashion Collective, explores how you can become more sustainable in your sewing

MASTERCLASS SLIPPERY SATIN

We've rounded up the expert advice you'll need for sewing silk and satin fabric with success

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LOVE NOTIONS MELODY DOLMAN SHIRT

Katie Kennedy shares her floral take on this charming shirt pattern. See more of Katie’s makes at KatieKennedy on Minerva.com

Spring into ACTION

Bright and beautiful, this two-in-one dress is an instant spring favourite!

Tip TOP

Try our trio of peplum tops to add to your 2022 me-made wardrobe

Chic shift DRESS

An ideal beginner dress or a quick weekend make, this throw-on shift dress teaches dart sewing, neckline facing and how to neatly finish a back neck opening

Chelsea SKIRT

Whip up a classic knee-length A-line skirt in denim or mid-weight cotton

Dear DIARY

Keep your notes away from prying eyes or store your bedside reading in style with this sweet book pouch

Wash DAY

Sew this quick-make patchwork peg bag in time for your next laundry day

Waterfall collar COATIGAN

This is the layering piece you’ll throw on over everything this season. It can be constructed almost entirely on an overlocker making it a super-quick make!

Cosy cocoon DRESS

Use a lightweight sweatshirt jersey for a lovely throw-on dress, which is great for dressing up or down

Colour-block BAG

Use bold fabric to create this fun colour-block tote bag