ISSUE 3 NOVEMBER 2017

THE FIRST DIGITAL MAGAZINE JUST FOR

Top tips to help you work with winter fabrics The best coat patterns around

AMY SINBALDI, designer behind Art Gallery Fabric’s first festive fabric collection MIMI GOODWIN, successful blogger and designer for Simplicity Patterns PLUS MARIE-EMILIENNE, founder of the French indie company, I AM

Tips to help you Prepare to party master the PDF Sew for the workplace pattern! WWW.THEPATTERNPAGES.COM

Hello Winter

With winter well on the way and the days getting shorter, this issue comes to you at a great time when you’re thinking about sewing for the colder weather. We would never have thought that The Pattern Pages was going to be the success story that it has been over the last Julie Bonnar two issues, so firstly we want to thank all our amazing supporters for this as without them it would not have happened. So here it is, issue 3. What’s in this issue you may ask? We’ve everything you need to update your wardrobe for this season in our winter wardrobe feature! The lovely couture Jane White lays out her top tips to working with seasonal fabrics. We also catch up with some great names in dressmaking, Marie-Emiline the creator of I AM, Amy Sinbaldi one of the designers from Art Gallery Fabrics and the successful blogger and pattern designer Mimi G! This time, our sew the look features include party and officewear so we’ve put together some great patterns for you to make, love and show off your sewing skills.

Hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we’ve enjoyed writing it!

Emily Bonnar Julie and Em

Julie Bonnar Emily Bonnar

FRONT COVER Our beautiful cover features Simplicity 8439, we love this THE PATTERN PAGES pattern as it doesn’t matter what size or www.thepatternpages.com shape you are as you can make it in Twitter: @ThePatternPages sizes up to 28W. Pinterest: www.pinterest/thepatternpages Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepatternpages Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepatternpages

The Pattern Pages is an independent digital dressmaking EDITORS DESIGNER magazine that’s full of fashion, dressmaking, style and fun Julie Bonnar Sarah Barnes things to make Emily Bonnar [email protected] [email protected]

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CONTENTS REGULARS

Winter edit… T’is the season to sparkle The best outerwear sewing patterns to6 Silver is a favourite colour for the 28 up your game this cold spell! festive season

On our radar Hooked on books Things we thought you might like 9 Sewing books that you’re going to want31 to know…. to have on your bookshelf

We heart Christmas gifts Pattern preview What sewing treats would you like 20 New sewing patterns hot off the press39 this year? Hot fabrics 60-minute make The latest fabric for this season’s sewing42 Quick and easy weekend handbag 26

4 www.thepatternpages.com MEET & GREET

Maker’s in the spotlight Marie-Emilienne, the founder of the 22 STYLISH SEWING French indie pattern company, I AM Winter wardrobe Designers in the spotlight A look at what’s trending on the high15 Amy Sinbaldi, designer behind Art Gallery34 street and ideas to sew Fabrics first festive fabric collection, TECHNICAL TALK Little Town Sew the look – partywear Prepare to party with gorgeous patterns32 Working with winter fabrics 10 minutes with…. to take you from Christmas into the Jane White, couture dressmaker, lays18 out Tatiana Anninskaia from Dressy Talk 37 New Year her top tips for working with the most wanted winter fabrics Passion to profit Sew the look – Mimi Goodwin from the successful 46 Dressed for the office PDF Patterns blog MimiStyle.com, and designer for Make your wardrobe work hard for those44 10 tips to start using digital sewing 25 Simplicity patterns days at the office patterns at home

www.thepatternpages.com 5 Sew work chic This lovely double- breasted full-length jacket is sure to Cute ‘N’ Cosy show off all your Complete your winter warm look with this dressmaking cute pom pom hat and mittens. skills. The coat features beautiful topstitching on the lapel and collar, is fully lined, has patch pocket detail and notched collar. What more could you want in a jacket?

Oliver Bonas - Wool Blend Pom Pom Hat and mittens

The best coat sewing patterns to up your game this cold spell!

Cooler weather staple Chic and warm all in one. Bell sleeves all This glamorous coat pattern the way from Closet Case Files Coat pattern 8469 features raglan sleeves and ticks all the boxes an elegant unstructured with its on-trend A-line silhouette. Pair with bell sleeves. Go bold some jeans and a pair of and make in your ankle boots for a warm favourite wool fabric. winter look. A great coat for keeping warm during just about any occasion.

Closet Case Files – Clare Coat Simplicity - 8469 6 www.thepatternpages.com SUMMER edit

Become a crusader Definitely a pattern on the list to sew this winter. Make Designer ’s Kerry Capelet in a cool check, plaid or in one of the on-trend winter colours.

Fleurine’s version of the Kerry Capelet, from sewmarie.com Kerry Capelet – Designer Stitch

Wallis, wallis.co.uk Simplicity - 8218

Velvet luxe Velvet is showing up everywhere – we love these red velvet ankle boots from Wallis, pair with one of the fab new coats you have made.

Stress-free shearling Sew this beautiful shearling jacket. What is great about this pattern it can be made in two different styles, a gilet or a jacket and it’s not that difficult to make!

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The shirt on your back

Liesl + Co has three new sewing patterns. The Recital shirt has pretty princess-seams, and lots of elegant details, such as tower sleeve placket and semi-fitted back with darts to give a great fit. It also includes separate pattern pieces for A/B, C, and D bust cup sizes. The Chai tee may be simple but this stylish pull-on top is much more than a basic tee. It has an easy fit and will become your favourite comfy T-shirt in no time at all. It will bring a touch of style to every day with its shoulder yokes, pleats and shaping. For the men, they’ve also added the All Day shirt, which will become a staple for the guys. This shirt is versatile and features professional details like separate collar, collar band, tower sleeve placket, and collar and cuff facings to make great looking shirts. To find your local stockist click here

Be quick! Stitching, Sewing & ALL THE SEWING ESSENTIALS Hobbycrafts comes to London! FOR DRESSMAKERS

Janome’s 230DC is a that grows with your sewing skills – it’s suitable for beginners and more experienced sewers, and is fully computerised. It has 30 stitches, 3 automatic one-step and a jam-proof , as well as an automatic , maximum speed control, programmable needle up/down and foot pressure adjustment. What we really love about this machine is that, it has an extra wide table and a hard cover making it perfect for sewing on the go! £299,

Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s a season with a lot of crafting, decorating and present-making to be done. The place to prepare for it is Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts at ExCeL London on 16th to 18th November. This show will help you stay top of your Christmas crafting and holiday handmade game. You’ll find top trends, ideas, inspiration and all the fabric, patterns and haberdashery supplies you could dream of. Discover new products, watch demonstrations and take part in workshops on a range of techniques to make sure that your next project truly shines. Use code PP3 to claim your 2 for 1 ticket from ICHF Events.

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BRAND NEW FABRIC RANGE Loving Meadow

BOLT FABRIC & FAT QUARTER BUNDLES AVAILABLE

SEE THE COMPLETE THREADERS RANGE ONLINE AT WWW.CRAFTERSCOMPANION.CO.UK Introducing Piers & Palace

Piers & Palace is a brand new indie PDF pattern company with its feet firmly fixed in fashion and head in technique. Pier & Palace was born in Brighton, and their first pattern is a lovely panelled, modern take on the biker jacket. The Kemptown pattern encourages makers to be creative and bold with their choices of fabrics and colour. It features a constructed interlined body, Hong Kong seams, fully-lined sleeves and a faced back neck and front panel. The pattern is aimed at sewers with a good level of experience that want push themselves. It isn’t a quick make, and has true stages of construction, which makes it easy to pick up and put down. Focusing on hours to make versus hours of wear – the jacket is a great investment. Kemptown jacket pattern, £12, Piers & Palace Unmistakably Liberty

Liberty, of course needs no introduction, being the quintessential picture of British design. Liberty Fabrics has been creating original and inspiring fabrics since 1875. Each season its design studio creates new prints, adding to the vast archive of iconic florals, paisleys, graphic geometrics and colourful conversationals. Famed for its stunning range of lawn cottons, Liberty is now extending its fabric collection to classic craft/quilting weight cotton. While all the designs are new, Liberty is drawing from its library of 47,000 past fabrics, whihc dates back over 160 years. The new English Garden collection is unmistakably Liberty but with a scale that will suit all sorts of projects. It comes in three colourways, and always follows the design theme that one expects from the brand. The POP UP AND ROCK THAT FROCK launch consists of just one carefully constructed Destiny is the latest pattern from collection of 23 pieces, and there will be a series of vintage pattern company, Sew accessories, which are all made using fabric from La Di Da Vintage, and is the first the collection. Further ranges are planned, and the in its new Heritage collection. second in the pipeline is The English Cottage. It’s a classic off-the-shoulder Click here to find your local stockist dress, with a waist , lined bodice and skirt lining, and two hem options including a full- length and a dipped hem. It’s perfect to make in satin, silk, crepe, brocades and damask for special occasions, but can also be made in tartans and linens or why not use lace as an overlay. Sew La Di Da Vintage is offering a special deal of 2 patterns for £35. Click here to buy

Sew La Di Da Vintage is also organising a series of pop up two-day sewing workshops for 2018 through out the UK including the counties of Norfolk, Bath, Kent, and in Wales with more locations to come.

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Frocks that Rock! • Sewing School • Indie Pattern Designer • Workshops Year-round

• Weekly classes • ‘complete beginners’ to ‘rusty returns’ welcome

The Town Mill, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU, T: 01297 443205 www.sewladidavintage.com Appy new from Maven Patterns

It’s all go for Maven Patterns as they launched the new paper patterns at The Great British Sewing Bee Live and now, they’ve just released the Maven App. The app has been developed as a practical and functional tool for sewers. It’s a handy when you’re out and about and want to check on what you need for any of the Maven patterns. Each pattern is listed on the landing page, click the style to see an overview, and continue scrolling to choose your version as well as all the materials you need to sew. To find out more about the app or buy patterns, go to Maven Patterns

ENGLISH COTTAGE GARDEN AND FOX IN THE WOODS

These are two of the latest fabric ranges from the brand Threaders. Cottage Garden is a 100% quality cotton-based fabric range, which includes nine designs inspired by beautiful blooms of rose blossom and English country house patterns alongside complementary crosshatch-patterned fabrics. All in a pretty colourway of navy, pink, blue and grey. The other collection will add a whimsical touch to your latest sewing projects. The Fox in the Wood collection features nine fabric designs which you can mix and match including designs with hints of silver and gold foiling to add a luxurious touch to your makes. If you’re looking for project ideas to use the Draft your own patterns range, sewing expert Lizzy Curtis has produced a CD that walks you through seven wonderful projects to try, inspired by the Fittingly Sew is a programme for people who want to draft collection’s fox theme. their own patterns, and it has some very powerful tools to Both ranges are perfect for an array of projects, and you can start you off. It includes a set of basic sloper patterns and buy it by the metre or as fat quarter packs, it’s also available in templates, which you can use as a starting point for your a 6in 24-piece charm pack and fabric strip roll plus there’s a own designs and you can also draft your own patterns matching six-piece box to co-ordinate perfectly with starting from rectangular blocks, just as you would with each collection. pencil, paper and ruler. See the full ranges at Crafter’s Companion You also have the ability to trace pattern pieces from background images, which may be photos of existing garments, scans of patterns from other sources, or even screen captures of other pattern design software. Fittingly Sew’s emphasis is on freedom to design rather than on readymade garments. The built-in pattern and body blocks in Fittingly Sew are all for women, but you can adapt any of them to use for men or children’s clothes. Download a free demo here

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To find your local stockist visit www.eqsuk.com or call 0116 271 0033

Catching DREAMS

To find your local stockist visit www.eqsuk.com or call 0116 271 0033 We love this ruffled sweatshirt from Dressy Talk with its raglan long sleeve, round and front and back yokes. The PDF pattern includes an option for sweatshirt and dress, and comes with a size chart, fabric requirements, printing guide, cutting instruction and step-by- step sewing tutorial.

Modelo terry sweatshirt fabric, 150cm wide Find local stockist here

RUFFLES ARE A MUST Jersey fabrics are perfect for WEARING showing off your sewing skills, and detail is key for this season such as ruffles. Oliver Bonas has it nailed with the latest winter WINTER pastels, oliverbonas.com The hottest styles on the high street and how you can sew them for your wardrobe

EMBELLISH WITH EMBROIDERY Plaids and checks are classic but why not mix them up with some bold embroidery. This tailored coat definitely has the wow factor, missselfridge.com.

This loose-fitting, open-front Chateau coat pattern from The Sewing Workshop features dolman sleeves, front slit pockets and lap seam construction. Pick a medium to heavyweight no-fray Add a hand-embroidered fabrics such as wool look with this Elegant melton, felled wool, Expressions multi-coloured neoprene, scuba, suede embroidered iron-on floral or faux suede, and add vine and blossom appliqué. your own embroidery or It’s great for adding instant appliqué designs. colour and style to all sorts of garments. They’re £10 each For UK stockist from Simplicity. click here

www.thepatternpages.com 15 QUILTED FABRICS ARE BACK! We love them! New Look is using them not only for outerwear – doesn’t the quilted fabric look great on these skirts, newlook.com.

Quilted cotton fabrics, Fabric-Dreams

This is one of our favourite easy skirt patterns. It’s such as a flattering and gently flared skirt, which sits just below the waistline. Designed by Clothkits in-house designer and pattern expert Maria Pulley.

FAUX FUR GOES TECHNICOLOURED Faux fur will make you feel cosy and luxurious. This multi-coloured jacket is perfect for throwing on for a night out, tkmaxx.com.

We found this great faux Long pile fun furs, fur jacket tutorial from CRS Fur Fabrics See Kate Sew which also includes a free pattern download and is perfect for making a fur jacket in the latest multi-coloured furs.

16 www.thepatternpages.com 16 MAKE A STATEMENT WITH NEW LOOK. IT’S ALL ABOUT SLEEVES THIS SEASON.

CREATE YOUR STYLE THE WAY YOU WANT. WHETHER IT’S A D-RING, BELL, BOW, OR FLARED SLEEVE WITH TIES - DRESS PATTERN 6524 HAS IT ALL.

ONE SIZE PATTERN REALLY DOES FIT ALL WITH ALL SIZES INCLUDED IN EVERY NEW LOOK SEWING PATTERN!

PATTERN 6524

New Look patterns available nationwide. For local stockist information Tel 0161 480 8734 or browse and buy online at www.simplicitynewlook.com Working with WINTER FABRICS Jane White, couture dressmaker, lays out her top tips for working with the most wanted winter fabrics

There’s so much gorgeous fabric to choose for your winter sewing but working with them can be a bit daunting. Jane makes it easy with her top tips.

GENERAL SEWING TIPS

The machine needle size must match Use natural sewing thread for natural the fabrics: fabrics, polyester for mixed or • 70 for fine fabrics synthetic fabrics. Use a walking foot or reduce the • 80 for medium Use heavier thread for very thick pressure for thick, slippery • 90+ for thicker fabrics fabrics, fur and leather. Two threads on or plaid fabrics. Use a shorter machine stitch length the top of the machine threaded through For fabrics with a nap such as for fine fabrics, and longer stitch for one needle is a good alternative for corduroy and velvet, use the nap thicker fabrics. strength and topstitching. layout instructions on the pattern to If the thread, needle size and stitch prevent shading. length match the fabric you shouldn’t Sew napped fabrics in the direction of have to adjust the tension unless using the pile. very fine or very thick fabrics. Always do Always test and press on the wrong a test sample on the garment fabric. side of the fabric. Ask for the fabric care label for the laundry and ironing instructions when I know it’s a bit old school but tacking buying fabric. really does help save time and unpicking!

18 www.thepatternpages.com Jacket and coat wools

Pre-treat pure wool fabrics by rolling in a damp towel overnight to shrink and lift out natural oils, which can leave hand and iron prints during construction. BE BOLD WITH Use a 80-90 standard point machine needle. Corduroy and cotton velvet WINTER Press with a damp cloth and dry Use a 80-90 standard point iron on the wrong side of the fabric. Always with the nap going down. machine needle. Leave to dry before handling. Cut out on the wrong side of the fabric Press with a velvet board. Test a range of interlinings to protect the pile. Use sew-in interlinings. and tailoring canvas for strength and support. An underling of Domette will Pvc and Leather add warmth. Cut out on a single layer. in the seam allowances or use weights Faux fur fabrics and a rotary cutter.

Choose patterns with simple style lines and no darts. Raglan sleeves work well on thick piles. Cut on a single layer of fabric with a 2.5cm Slide the point of the lower scissor Matching plaids and checks blade through the backing only and snip Match the seam line rather than the – avoiding cutting through the pile. edge of the pattern. Use a 90-100 standard or Draw the plaid placement onto the denim needle. pattern pieces. Shave off the pile in the seam Decide which line you want down the allowances to reduce bulk and centre front of the garment. herringbone stitch down. The same plaid should be at the centre Use fur hooks instead of buttons. back as the centre front. Don’t use , instead choose Either pin the fabric together matching paper clips or quilting clips. the check every 10cm or you may find it Use a standard, denim or leather simpler to cut out each piece separately. machine needle. Trace off extra pattern pieces. Try using a welt seam. Ensure that the plaid matches Knitted and jersey fabrics PVC is very slippery so use a horizontally too. (including PVC, velvet and metallics) walking foot, Teflon or roller foot. If the PVC sticks to the machine, 1. Use an overlocker, narrow cover the base plate with a layer of Quilted fabric or use a built in stretch stitch. non-stick cooking liner or use tissue 2. Choose a 80-90 ballpoint or paper under the fabric. Use wider seam allowances. jersey needle. Stitch once! Choose a pattern with simple style 3. Use fusible nylon tricot interlining as it Don’t tension or stretch through lines and no darts. supports but retains flexibility. the machine. Select a longer stitch length and a 4. Select a cover stitch machine or twin Seam allowances can be glued 90-100 standard or denim needle. needle for the hems. down after stitching but do a test Use tissue paper on top when 5. Select a zigzag stitch for elastic casings. patch first. machining, it can help prevent puckering. zips in place with small stitches.

Jane White, City & Guilds Fashion Adv. & Cert Ed. is a couture dressmaker by trade, a qualified teacher by profession, and enjoys teaching dressmaking, pattern cutting and design to sewers of all ages, experience and skill levels. With a particular focus on technique and practical skill, Jane’s own brand of inclusive and supportive tuition has launched as many wardrobe re-vamps as it has professional sewing careers! She can be contacted at [email protected] or telephone her studio on 01652 662 053.

www.thepatternpages.com 19 Gin and tonic candle Felt bucket advent calendar £19.95 from Oundle Candles £36.50 from Felt So Good Create a beautiful atmosphere Fill this beautiful handmade felt bucket in your sewing room with this advent calendar with sewing treats to make luxury candle, complete with the lead up to Christmas sew special! little blue detailing.

What sewing treat would you like this Christmas? Leave this page open on your iPad and hopefully your family will get the hint!

Mixed button box £6.95 from Annabelle James A handy and cute stocking filler, this lovely tin of mixed buttons is sure to come in useful.

Golden mug £16 from Studio Sophie There’s always time for a tea break when you’re mid-making.

Sew Lets Stitch sewing essentials From £2.95 at Dotcomgiftshop Boxed gifts with sewing essentials make the perfect little stocking fillers for you or your loved ones.

20 www.thepatternpages.com Ray clutch bag £12 from Neema Crafts This lovely handmade clutch is perfect to keep all your essentials safe whilst celebrating the holidays.

White spool holder €19.90 from KAM Snaps This great spool holder holds 30 reels, and is perfect for keeping your sewing threads in an orderly fashion.

Sewing subscription £20 - £65 from SewHayley Jane Sign up to receive a monthly sewing surprise of fabric, buttons, ribbons, trims and more.

Dressmaking journal £12.95 from Sew Crafty Keep your dressmaking notes stylish in this practical craft journal.

Canvas tool carrier $120AUD from Hands On Workshop We love this crafted tool carrier made in Japan. It’s sure to keep all your dressmaking tools organised and stylish when at workshops.

www.thepatternpages.com 21 I AM We catch up with the creative butterfly, Marie-Emilienne, the founder of the French indie pattern company, I AM

Tell us a little bit about your background and how you got into sewing As a kid, I used to stay for hours in my bedroom alone and come out with clothes sewn for my dolls. Since then, I’ve always been interested in making my own garments. When it was time for me to choose a career path, I went on to study on-measure garment making. The school prepared me for French Haute Couture, but I chose to continue learning and went on to study pattern making for the ready-to-wear industry. After graduating, I worked for a few designers. I also went to teach at Shanghai University in China. It was such an amazing experience, and when I came back to Paris, I worked as an academic director in an international fashion school. That’s when I realised that I’d like to share my passion and knowledge of sewing with everyone, and not just with professionals of the fashion industry. It’s important for me that everyone can create their own garments and express their own personality.

22 www.thepatternpages.com MAKERS in the spotlight

Tell us about what sewing patterns are currently available? There are currently more than 20 patterns available both in paper and PDF – A4 print at home and A0 to print at a copy shop. The first collection was I AM A GODDESS with six patterns. Then came I AM IN LOVE, I AM A STAR, I AM IN AFRICA and we’ve just launched the new one I AM WILD. The style is modern, casual and chic. I love the idea of making clothes that no one else will have, and are like designer pieces that you can wear every day. I’d love everyone to be able to make their own garments, most of of our sewing patterns are really easy and aimed at beginners, but confident seamstress that like to make nice clothes that are timeless and chic, and easy to wear will love them too. A few other patterns are using more advance techniques. We’re currently updating our website to make sure there’s a step-by-step guide with photos for all our patterns.

Do you have any favourite pattern you’ve designed and why? It’s funny because the patterns I design for myself turned out to be the one I wear the least. The three patterns I sew and wear the most are Pan, Apoolon, and Hermes. I realised they’re all classics, which I can sew in so many different fabrics and styles. Usually I alter Pan to make the simplest T-shirt from it. It’s too early to say if they’ll become my favourites, When did you start the I AM patterns brand? but I’m really in love with three from my I started I AM patterns in 2015, and launched the first collection in newest collection – Colibri (meaning autumn/winter of that year. I didn’t expect the huge success it has hummingbird), Chouette (meaning owl) had, and I’m very thankful for the support I’ve received from the and Lion. Recently I wear these three sewing community. designs all the time.

How often do you release new sewing patterns? Who do your patterns We’re currently releasing one official collection every autumn/ appeal to? winter with four to six new patterns. The rest of the year, we release My patterns appeal to a patterns as the creation takes us! So, it could be three new patterns wide range of people, but it one month or one every two months. But looking to the future, we’d seems that modern urban like to release a pattern every month. women are the ones who seem to cherish our Where does your inspiration for each collection patterns the most. come from, and do you have a particular type of style in mind when designing? My biggest inspiration is everyday life. I guess because I see life as a great adventure, and every day is a new one. It can be anything from a painting I saw to a sentence I heard. It comes to me and then it’s stuck in my head until the creation comes alive! Then I work like I’m in a Haute Couture house, this was my training, and I make a muslin (toile) on the mannequin, using traditional French draping methods. If I like it, I continue and make a real garment from it. But if the result of that first toile isn’t as ContactI AM patterns expected, I explore a different way. Iampatterns.fr/en I don’t have a particular type of style in mind when I create, but it seems that I like loose cuts these days.

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PDF patterns

We explain how to start using digital sewing patterns at home

We love digital patterns, and there has been a real increase version for obvious reasons – there’s no printing or in demand for the PDF sewing pattern over the last few packaging costs years. These provide sewers with instant access to allsorts of Some dressmakers would like to try using digital patterns, patterns, some of which are only available this way. Digital but feel intimidated by the number of sheets of paper that patterns are often a little cheaper to buy than its paper pattern have to be stuck together to make up a full-size pattern.

Here are our top 10 tips for printing out, assembling and tracing your sewing pattern downloads:

ASSEMBLY START WITH SIMPLE PATTERNS off any excess blank borders and cut If you’re new to digital patterns, start with a roughly around the pattern pieces. Don’t worry simple pattern that doesn’t have too many about trimming to size - this is easy to do when pieces and will be easy to put together. pinned to the fabric.

Pattern sheets are usually numbered to help PRINTING you put them together. Use tiny pieces of Printing your pattern correctly is key. Patterns can transparent Sellotape to stick pattern pieces be viewed in the Adobe Acrobat Reader. together making sure you put them together as accurately as possible.

PDF patterns come with a test square. Print this Make sure you transfer all the usual notches and out first to make sure other markings in the normal way. you have the pattern scale correct. If it isn’t the correct size, go back and check you printed at TRACING 100 per cent or actual size. Some PDF sewing patterns contain Ravenna, Designs overlapped pattern pieces, so tracing is necessary. Go around each pattern When downloading your pattern, remember piece with a different coloured pen to save and store it somewhere safely on your so each piece is easily indentifiable. Burda do a range of computer. We have a folder on our computer gridded papers that can be purchased here Simplicity New and save by company and pattern name so they Look or you could just use brown paper. are always easy to find. ON THE PLUS SIDE We recommend printing your patterns in draft to If you want to make more than once, you can simply print it save on ink. They’re still readable but print out much out again. quicker and the ink dries sooner too. All the patterns can be stored digitally saving on sewing room! To avoid any guilt, make sure you recycle paper scraps when cutting out. Some PDF patterns are interactive, which means you can PDF sewing patterns will choose your size before printing the pattern pieces out. include a pattern layout, illustrating how your DISADVANTAGES OF PDFS printed pattern pieces It does take time to piece together. should fit together – it As there’s no pattern envelope, you need to find ways probably isn’t necessary to print to store your cut-out patterns. We store in a large brown these out as you can refer to them envelope but if you have a dedicated sewing area, we’ve seen on your iPad or computer. some sewers clip to a coat hanger and store on a rail.

www.thepatternpages.com 25 60-minute make Quick and easy weekend bag

Make this bag in no time at all. All you need to do is throw your purse, phone and a lippy inside, and it’s off to meet a friend for coffee or a spot of fabric shopping!

26 www.thepatternpages.com 60 minute make Materials Repeat this process for the lining. Place the lining fabric inside the main (outer) fabric right sides together. Stitch around the top6 of the bag, leaving a gap of approx 3 4cm for turning.

Turn the bag the right side round, and push the lining into the bag. Press and around the top of the bag – this helps the lining from 7moving and closes the opening used for turning.

Main fabric – 2 pieces of 40cm x 30cm sparkly denim Secure the handles. We Lining fabric - 2 pieces of Arrange the 3-layer flowers on one of the cheated and glued them on 40cm x 30cm cotton fabric main fabric pieces – this will be the front first, it makes hand stitching Scraps of leather fabric of your bag. the handles must easier and Bag handles you’re finished! Matching thread and hand needle 8 Using a leather or jeans needle stitch and secure the flowers Where can I buy Steps to make from the centre to edge of each petal to create a ‘wheel effect’ Cut out your main and with the stitching. Lining fabric came from lining fabric. Ours measured 4 Art Gallery Fabrics a rectangle of 40cm x 30cm For stockist information click here but you can make any size 1 you want.

Bag handles (Clara) were from Prym £11.83 from amazon.co.uk

Leather scraps came from Designer Sofas4u, £5.50 for 2kg of scraps, available from Amazon

With the main fabric right sides together, stitch one Download a free flower of the shorter sides and template. Print off the both long sides. As we used template, cut the shapes out denim, which frays we used and draw around them on to to neaten the Flower card template from the back of the leather. Cut edges.5 Pinch the bottom corner together, mmmcrafts. out2 with sharp . We made two and stitch at right angles to create the You can download it free here 3-layer flowers but you could make more corners.

www.thepatternpages.com 27 Stylish and practical Get silvery with Simplicity Keep all of your sewing essentials safe on the Be sure to make a statement at go with this lovely any event this winter with this silver and teal pouch. gorgeous dress pattern, which features on this issues front cover. £29, Penelope Hope Got a formal dinner or dance then look no further. This pattern is available for sizes up to 28W.

£8.95, Pattern 8439, Simplicity T’is the season to

Silver is a favourite colour for the festive season. Here’s a selection of our favourite accessories for you to buy and try

Buckets full of storage

Keep your sewing room tidy with this giant tidy. Like us you might need two, three or even 100 of these to organise your creative space!

£10, Red Candy

28 www.thepatternpages.com Go geo! Get comfy in your sewing room with this lovely geometric print cushion! We love this cushion and probably should make our own but we’re a sucker Silver storage for silver, and geo patterns. You’ll never have to £30.00, Pignut rummage around again, keep all of your treasured dressmaking materials in one place and on show.

£67, Shabby Store

Go large We love this giant silver safety pin, it’s ideal for storing your ribbons and washi tapes.

£5.75, Papermash

These lovely oversized silver decorative Beautiful button scissors measure a Show your love for sewing with this pretty silver whopping 60cm long, button necklace. and are perfect for hanging on the wall as £145, Silverdashery a statement piece.

£74, Artisanti

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30 www.thepatternpages.comWWW.THEPATTERNPAGES.COM The latest sewing books that you’re going to want to have on your sewing room bookshelf on books

Sewing your Perfect Pattern Cutting: The Capsule Wardrobe Architecture of Fashion By Arianna Cadwaller & Cathy McKinnon By Pat Parish 978-0857833938 978-1474272384 This book is both inspiring and practical Not available until the end of the year and seamstress Arianna Cadwallader but well worth pre-ordering. Pattern and designer Cathy McKinnon present a cutting is an essential yet complex skill set of sewing patterns and instructions for every sewer/designer to master. for five key pieces that will make up a Pattern Cutting: The Architecture of capsule wardrobe. Fashion demystifies the pattern cutting The Savvy Seamstress The patterns include a great shift dress, process and clearly demonstrates By Nicole Claire Mallalieu well-fitting trousers, simple yet stylish pattern fundamentals, enabling you to 978-1617453113 skirt, light blouse, and jersey vest. Their construct in 2D and 3D, and quickly get Transform garment patterns, one small focus is on quality and fit, and all patterns to grips with basic blocks, shape, sleeves, detail at a time with this book. Add can be adapted to suit you perfectly, collars, trousers, pockets and finishes. pockets, adjust the neckline, or swap a whether you prefer long, short or cap This popular and inspirational zipped back for a button front! sleeves, high or low waistbands, and sourcebook has been updated to reflect With step-by-step instructions, clear slim, straight or wide-legged trousers. new directions in construction design illustrations and how-to photos, learn Once you’ve created the garments, and techniques, and to include more to make and sew endless variations you can mix and match them to create a advanced patterns, such as the Magyar on your favourite sewing patterns to a variety of looks and styles. sleeve and the jumpsuit. professional finish. Whether you have This book is aimed at advanced With handy tips, shortcuts and tricks basic sewing skills or are a confident beginners, and guides you through of the trade, the second edition is a dressmaker, you can learn how to make how to measure yourself and all the must-have sewing room resource. the most of your clothes. techniques you will need.

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It’s time to Prepare to party with gorgeous show off your patterns to take you from sewing skills Christmas into the New Year when it comes to special celebrations. Here’s what to sew with this season’s top fabrics.

ACCESSORIES

Vogue 9249 - sewdirect.com

Make one of the four beautiful embellished wrap designs from SILKS AND Vogue as a cover up SATINS Dorothy, Sew La Di Da Vintage sewladidavintage.com

What’s not to love with the VELVET off-the-shoulder V neckline, figure-skimming bodice and slight 8259, Simplicity - simplicitynewlook.com fishtail skirt, Dorothy is a vision of ‘40s showgirl glamour. Velvet is definitely a must-have fabric for this winter. In three-quarter length, Dorothy is This beautiful button-front dress with full skirt perfect for parties and other special and options to sew a scalloped neckline with half events, and silks and light satins will sleeves, or sweetheart neckline with long sleeves give this dress a soft and light feel. will look fabulous in this rich fabric.

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Shirtdress, Dressy Talk - From Etsy store

The shirtdress is very popular this season, and this PDF sewing pattern from Dressy Talk features a gorgeous gathered circle skirt and looks stunning in JACQUARD and bold colours. NOVELTY print

6413, Butterick - sewdirect.com

Based on the wiggle dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in the film Niagara, this gathered-front dress with keyhole detailing just under the bust is sure to turn heads! CHARMEUSE

8413, Simplicity simplicitynewlook.com

This pattern pack is a must have for any party wardrobe. It includes this slip dress in two lengths and versatile kimono by designer In K

LACE

4070, Simplicity simplicitynewlook.com

Cocktails anyone? We love the lacy look but don’t want to show off too much flesh then this pretty dress with overlay lace will be right up your street.

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Amy Sinbaldi is the designer behind Art Gallery Fabrics’ first festive fabric collection Little Town. We talk to Amy about fabric, inspiration and what she likes to sew

Tell us a little bit about yourself, and how you became a fabric designer? For more than a decade now I’ve been working with , and I’ve really taught myself as I went along. In fact, with each creation that I’ve made, I learned a new skill from curved binding, appliqué, embroidery stitches, making a quilt, free-motion quilting and simple garments. I’ve enjoyed every step of the way and began working with different fabric houses to help them promote their fabrics. When Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics approached me, I was so excited! Designing fabric was definitely a goal and Art Gallery Fabrics (AGF) was exactly where I wanted to be, so it was great timing. What’s it like working on My first collection was Paperie and I’m now wonderful collections for AGF? working on my seventh range. Do you work to a brief? I absolutely love working for Art Gallery Designed by you, Little Town is Fabrics. You know, every house the first holiday fabric collection operates differently but I’ve such affinity from AGF. The collection for the people and the very strong team features different types of that backs me every time I release a fabric, tell us about them? new collection with them. Yes, Little Town has been printed onto They do such an amazing job several substrates. Besides quilting cotton, promoting their designers and the some of the designs are printed onto AGF collections, which is one of the knit, and the newest substrate, rayon, which biggest reasons why I truly feels as soft as butter. I’m in love with wanted to work with the rayon! them in the first place.

34 www.thepatternpages.com DESIGNER in the spotlight

‘Pretty little things’ embodies for me a thing of beauty, necessary or not, useful or Little Town is unconventional not, but definitely something that brings when it comes to the usual someone joy, even if it’s just me! festive fabrics. How did you As makers, we enjoy the process more choose the colour palette? than anything else, right? That’s why I worked very closely with the AGF art it doesn’t actually matter to me if I’ve directors to come up with a colour palette just created a queen size quilt or a tiny that suited the collection’s needs. It was impromptu art quilt that might be hung a tough one, because we wanted this to on the wall or given away. Creating is the be a winter line for sure, but also to be a most important part. Getting the details collection that could be used not only for right is my favourite goal such as a well- holiday but all year through. So, one of the placed button placket, or in colourways is more traditional and the other an unexpected colour. From inspiration to one is very soft, pastel, and unconventional. finished product… it’s all about the details. make a little baby girl dress and soon I’ll Do you have makes in mind be making one for myself. The Winterberry when you design new prints in quilting cotton are also great for fabric ranges? making dresses, tops and skirts, because Yes! When I design prints I know exactly AGF’s cotton is so fine, and has the best what I’d like to see made with them. For drape out of all the cottons. Twinkle Stars is instance, a small floral, is, in my opinion, fantastic and just about all the prints are so perfect for bias binding, and little girl versatile for garments. dresses as well as quilts and just about everything. If you could collaborate with When I created the magnolia prints in anyone who would it be? Of my Charleston collection, I was definitely course, other than AGF! thinking of garments. And for instance, I’m such a lover of paper goods I’d when I created the graphics for Les Petits (a absolutely love to see my designs printed collection of basics) I was working purely on on stationary. I think Little Town would be a basis of need such as I need a small check amazing as wrapping paper, don’t you think? print for binding and I need micro-dots of It would be perfect! this size to use with the florals, and I really wanted the stripes on the bias because You say you like to make those look good in any sewing project. pretty things. What things influence and get your creative How can this fabric collection juices flowing? Contact work for those who like to make I tend to be inspired by the smallest detail Amy Sinibaldi their own clothes? of a beautiful object such as the way two Fabric Designer for Art Gallery Fabrics Little Town has so many wonderful prints in colours look next to one another or the tiles nanacompany.typepad.com it, which are perfect for making garments. on a café floor. I take that inspiration and Little Town fabric collection from Art I used the rayon Winterberry Pine print to translate it into whatever it is I’m making. Gallery Fabrics

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10 minutes with... Tatiana Anninskaia from Dressy Talk

Tell us a bit about your background and I really admire every single pattern, which you where you’re based? can find in the Dressy Talk store. It’s not about I’ve been passionate about designing and the patterns, it’s about the way they make sewing clothes since I can remember. One of you feel when you wear your own handmade my earliest memories is helping cutting out clothes. my grandma’s dresses. I’m so lucky to have Of course, I have all the Dressy Talk designs turned my hobby into the best job I could ever in my own wardrobe in a variety of different have dreamed of and built a career in fashion colours and fabric, and I want everyone, who industry. sews with my patterns to feel the way I do. I started working in the industry Wearing your own clothes gives you a sense when I was still doing my Bachelor of confident, style and an achievement when degree in clothing development you sew unique pieces of clothing. and production in Saint Petersburg in Russia. After seven years of How often do you create new patterns working in this field designing for your collection? clothing collections for I normally create two collections every independent designers to sourcing year, and launch one or two patterns production overseas for bigger every month. I like to stay in touch brands, I quit my job and moved with the latest trends, and watch with my family to Germany, where all the fashion shows before I I still live with my husband and sketch ideas. our nine-month old son. I also Creating seasonal collections did the Master program in fashion is something, which comes management in Germany, and from my background working then started my sewing patterns in the fashion industry, and I company, Dressy Talk. enjoy following this route.

How did the idea for Dressy Talk What would you say makes come about, and when did you your patterns different decide to start selling your from other independents PDF designs on Etsy? out there? In 2015, while I was writing my The signature style master thesis, I came back to for Dressy Talk patterns is what I tailoring and started exploring like to call transformables. Each the online sewing community sewing pattern is adaptable so lots with all its amazing projects, of garments can be made from talented people, and useful one pattern. It all started with the resources. Shortly after, I 4-in-1 coat pattern, which was very realised there was a need for successful, and set me on the path modern digital sewing patterns, to continue creating modern and and I created my first collection original designs. in late 2015, which turned out to be quite successful. Are there any tips you can share about how sewers can get a professional Dressy Talk patterns have an Contact finish to their makes? unique style, how would you Dressy Talk Yes, I say never stop learning, and don’t describe your patterns? dressytalk.com be afraid of challenging projects! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ DressyTalkPatterns www.thepatternpages.com 37 esigner DStitch .com

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Gemma maxi Lion, I AM dress, Named ROAR! MIX IT UP Another great pattern This fabulous maxi dress from I AM! The Lion would be perfect for any end puffed sleeve sweatshirt of year celebrations. Make is sure to go with just with on-trend fabrics like about anything in your Named in their Earth Science wardrobe, and its super collection to make your comfy. Make sure you garments extra special. check out the rest of the I AM Wild collection too!

QUIRKY AND CUTE This cute little blouse is perfect for wearing with a skirt and Banksia blouse, heels for work or dress it up Megan Nielsen with accessories to take you from day to night. We love version two with its peter pan collar and button placket.

www.thepatternpages.com 39 Rivermont dress, Cashmerette

Mayberry dress, Jennifer Lauren Handmade

PERFECT FOR ALL CLASSY AND CHIC OCCASIONS This fabulous drawstring tie waist This dress is ideal for making dress is great for any season, and the with the latest Scuba/ pattern will take your sewing skills to Neoprene and Ponte fabrics, the next level with an off-centre button and is great for just about any placket, challenging buttonholes, set-in occasion. It may look formal, sleeves and set-in pockets. What’s great but don’t be fooled –you’ll about it is, there’s multiple cup find yourself wearing it all the sizes ranging from A to D so you time! It comes in fab range don’t need to worry about it gaping of sizes from 12 to 28, and in or not fitting properly! three bust cup sizes too.

Chestnut sweater, BEAUTIFUL BOHO Cocowawa Crafts The Frida pattern is another wonderful pattern for all seasons. Wear it bare legged in summer or team it up with boots and tights for winter. It’s a great opportunity to make your dress your own with cute textiles, trims and .

Frida top/tunic and dress, Designer Stitch THAT OLD CHESTNUT! There’s nothing better than a comfortable, cosy jumper. Not only is this a relaxed sweatshirt but also a very stylish addition to your handmade wardrobe.

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HEART & SOUL

Heart & Soul from Blake Riley is a 100 per cent cotton fabric collection, which combines uplifting sentiments with elegant ditsy florals, and has been designed by Deena Rutter. “Since I was a young girl, I’ve always needed a creative outlet to express myself. Much of my inspiration comes from nature, music, and architecture. I’m happy to be making my contribution to the fabric world with my own fabric designs. Fabric is such a versatile medium with the possibilities seeming endless, and I’ve always hoped my designs will inspire creativity in others. I believe we all have a creative spark within us, waiting to be displayed,” says Deena. To view more designs from the collection and find out where you buy click here

42 www.thepatternpages.com BABY CORD

Cloud9 has a wonderful range of baby needlecord fabrics. Spring Quartet by Jessica Jones includes four gorgeous prints, which blend perfectly with the solid needlecord colours also available. Click here to find your nearest stockist of Cloud9 Fabrics

ALL FUR COAT…

Faux fur fabrics are fun to wear, and using Jane White’s tips on page 18 aren’t as difficult to sew with as you think! A SOFT TOUCH Stone Fabrics has a serious collection of fur fabrics Modelo Fabrics has just bought out a beautiful including this gorgeous lace range of fabrics, which is perfect for all brown fox long hair kinds of garments including lingerie. Made (£17.50 per metre) and from a combination of viscose and polyester ochre yellow polyester makes this lacy fabric really soft to the touch. fur (£11.75 per metre) – What we love about it is that it comes in a all faux of course! great selection of colours to choose from. To view the full range, To find your local Modelo Fabrics stockist visit Stone Fabrics click here

www.thepatternpages.com 43 Art Gallery Fabric – Spice Fusion Sew the look Under wraps This classic wrap dress is designed to play up to DRESSED your curves with crossover front, built-in tie and deep V-neck. It’s perfect for wearing to the office. for the office Make it with knits from Art Gallery Fabrics Spice Fusion range suchas Make your wardrobe work Willow Blooms Spices (KF- 700) or Paparounes Spices hard for those days at the office (KF-708).

The new neckline This dress is essential for an up-to-date wardrobe. The dress, tunic and top pattern includes cutting lines for Appleton Dress, petite sizing, and Cashmerette features the trendy choker collar. Styles can be made in long or Amber short sleeves, with pinafore, Named a high-low hemline option and added side slits for better look and fit.

8425, Simplicity

Envy of the office This pinafore dress from the Earth Science collection from Named features an unusual -fastening racerback that will have colleagues green with envy.

44 www.thepatternpages.com Serious sleeve options Not yet released in the UK but we had to share with you. These pretty dresses with raglan sleeves and French darts feature four up-to-the-minute sleeve styles that you ‘ll want to put on your list to make. Create the perfect dress for any occasion using fabrics such as crepe, silk, satin, linen, and velvet.

8511, Simplicity, Available later in the autumn from simplicitynewlook.com

Custom-built

No self-respecting winter wardrobe will be without a sheath dress. This one from Colette is the newest dress pattern, and includes interchangeable design details that give the sewer the option to create a custom dress. All versions of Claudette contain a fitted, lined bodice and fitted, midi-length skirt. The different sleeves, shaping, and details in each version can be mixed and matched to create a dress that perfectly suits your style.

Claudette, Colette Patterns 1552, Vogue Gone are the days of the power suit for It’s all in the drape the office – thank Another great pattern if you like to be comfortable while you’ work. This goodness! Be the talk semi-fitted, pullover two-way stretch knit draped dress has collar and of the office with a sleeves variations that are crying out for a contrasting fabric. dress that expresses We love the shaping, its so flattering your personal style and hides all the lumps and bumps!

www.thepatternpages.com 45 Passion to profit

We’re delighted to catch up with Mimi Goodwin from the successful blog MimiStyle.com, and designer for Simplicity Patterns

Most sewers will know you for your sewing blog, and successful online sewing tutorials. Tell us how your hobby suddenly became the international brand it is today?

Well that is a lot to explain but in 2013, just a year after starting my blog, I quit my job in film and production, and decided to turn my blog into a full-time business. I wasn’t sure what that was going to be exactly, but I knew that I was growing a following very quickly and that my tutorials and DIY projects were trending so I figured if I could continue building those areas of my blog I could eventually create product and grow it into a sustainable business. In the second year, Simplicity asked me about having my own line of patterns and now I have close to 30 Mimi G Style for Simplicity patterns. In 2016, I started Sew It Academy, which is an online sewing school and I’m also currently working on my fabric collection, book and tour.

Why is the purpose of the MimiStyle.com blog?

The purpose of the blog initially was a personal journal. It was a way for me to keep track of what I was making so I could look back on it. When it caught on, I started realised that what I thought was a fashion sewing blog was becoming a vehicle to teach sewing too. Since then I’ve taught thousands of people to sew with my tutorials, projects and of course, through sewitacademy. com. It’s more than just sewing, and Mimi G Style is a safe place for all those looking for inspiration, motivation and

46 www.thepatternpages.com Although Simplicity does all the heavy lifting, I test all my patterns personally and I also sew the final garment you see on the envelope so that I can make sure they look exactly how I imagined.

Do you have a favourite pattern of all-time that you’ve designed? encouragement to do things that make Yes, whichever one I’m working on at the them happy. It’s the chance to learn a new time, lol! I say that every time, I design skill and share it with others who are just as something new but if I had to pick I’d say obsessed about sewing as you are! it’s my dress and fall pattern from this season – Simplicity 8451. Four years ago, you partnered with the Simplicity Creative Group. What sort You’re keen to share your sewing of sewing patterns are you designing know-how and have set up a sewing for them? academy called Sew It. Explain how it works and who can join? I design clothes, which I like to wear. My patterns have been a hit since I did my first Who in the sewing and/or fashion The Sew It Academy was designed to help two patterns in 2013. I attribute this to the industry do you most admire, anyone learn to sew without having a any style and look of my patterns, and also the and why? experience whatsoever. fact that I design for women with curves! Each course builds on the last, so it’s I admire many people for many different not a series of tutorials but more of a reasons, but I have always been a fan of curriculum you follow, and each month Diane Von Furstenberg for her ability to you get a new course with a new skill. You know exactly what women want. She’s work at your own pace, and as long as strong and empowering and such an icon. you’re a paid member you have access to I’m also a fan Nancy Zieman, I had the the courses. honour of meeting her recently, and I was The subscription is $11.97, which makes blown away at how warm and kind she it very affordable. What’s very special is is. She’s a real trailblazer and I’m proud to that we make sure the courses are fun follow in her steps. and full of information, and with one course a month, it allows the student to What sewing patterns are you work through the course without being currently working on? overwhelmed.

I’m working on summer and early autumn 2018. I just finished sewing up the spring samples that we’ll be photographing for the Simplicity front cover. In a few weeks, Contact Mimi Goodwin I will get the test pattern for summer, and MimiStyle.com the process begins again!

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