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Welcome
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Meet the TEAM
Bethany SENIOR EDITOR Bethany loves to stitch, crochet,
CONTRIBUTORS
Amy Scarr Former Love Sewing Editor Amy returns
REGULARS AND FEATURES
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Stacey's CORNER
Stacey Stacey Chapman is a renowned textile artist
The Marvelous MRS MAISEL
Donna Zakowska, the designer behind the hit series’ iconic 50s and 60s costumes, reveals what makes the eponymous Midge Maisel’s coats such important garments
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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
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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
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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
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