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DEAR READERS, I’m not sure the phrase “Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have” is still true today. Office culture has changed dramatically over the years as companies have expanded casual Fridays to include “casual every days.” I think women have an even harder time dressing the part, as we take into account what exactly our ensemble might convey. I work in a casual setting, where the employees are all very creative in their thinking as well as their dress. It’s comforting to know I can wear a suit one day and sundress the next, without being judged solely on my appearance. I know I’m lucky in that regard, and many women aren’t. That being said, I do think it’s important to say something with…
DANA BONTRAGER DIY Textiles: Painterly Plastic — page 57 RAE CUMBIE Curve Appeal: Fit for Fall — page 22 fitforartpatterns.com ABBY GLASSENBERG The Common Thread: The New Age of Sewing — page 78 I really only sew stuffed animals, dolls and the occasional quilt, rather than garments. I’m hoping to start embroidering a map of Boston quilt from Haptic Labs, and I’m pretty excited about it. whileshenaps.com craftindustryalliance.org MEG HEALY Pattern Play: Bubble Duster — page 18 I want to incorporate the 80s revival trend that Harper's Bazaar reported on and appeared on the runways of designers Givenchy, Christopher Kane, Marc Jacobs and Versace. Lots of faux leather, big shoulders and jumpsuits — I love it all! I’m going to sew up BurdaStyle’s 80s Jumpsuit 12/2010 #118 pattern to…
1. COPPER COOL Use “As Seen on TV” copper grill/baking sheets as pressing sheets for appliqué and fusible interfacings. The copper sheets help distribute the heat without the worry of the fusible adhesive sticking to them. Teresa C., email 2. BRIGHT IDEA Use an adjustable headlamp when removing hard-to-see stitches. Elaine O., email 3. DOT YOUR EYES When sewing felt animals, use the tip of a seam ripper to poke holes in the fabric for the plastic eye placement. Patricia B., letter 4. STRETCH RECYCLING Sew ends of scrap elastic together to create a band to use as a hair tie, in the kitchen around bags of dry goods, around rolls of interfacing, to secure pins boxes from opening and so much more. Joan R., email 5. ON THE MEND…
Play & Win! What is it? Pictured at left is part of a photo from this issue. When you find it, enter online at sewnews.com or send a postcard with the page you found it on to Sew News, Hide & Seek, 741 Corporate Circle, Ste. A, Golden, CO 80401. Responses are due Aug. 31, 2018. From the correct responses, we’ll randomly draw five winners, one of which could be you. The Aug/Sept ’18 winners will receive a bundle of sewing books. Congratulations to the June/July ’18 Hide & Seek winners! We randomly selected five winners to receive a fabulous sewing prize. Buffie V., Earlville, NY Yvonne C., Liberty, TX Holly C., Orlando, FL Regina T., Oakdale, CA Tommie H., Quinton, AL…
1. The BRYCE CARGO PANTS from Hey June Handmade are a must-have for fall. Make up in stretch twill for comfort and durability.The design features classic cargo styling updated with a slim-fit leg for a modern, feminine feel. heyjunehandmade.com 2. Perfect your hand sewing or hand embroidery with the SEWING NEEDLE POCKET GUIDE FOR HAND STITCHING. This visual guide features a variety of hand-sewing needles with full-size photos, explaining the characteristics that make each needle different and helping you identify which needles you already have and what to use them for. ctpub.com 3. Sip and sew with a group of friends with these SEW CHARMING! WINE CHARMS. These six wine charms will jazz up any wine glass with fun sayings.. If you’re not a wine drinker, add them to a…
SN: Describe your perfect day. EB: My perfect day would start with a run along the river, followed by a hot bath, then a whole day in my sewing room making clothing for myself and listening to podcasts. In the evening, I’d meet my husband for a session at our favorite cocktail bar. SN: What’s the last hobby you picked up? EB: I started loom knitting last spring, and so far I’ve made eight pairs of socks. I still have no idea what to do with a pair of knitting needles, but I’ve got warm feet now and that’s what matters. SN: What’s your spirit animal? EB: I think I’d probably be a cheetah – dedicated and driven, but can pivot at a moment’s notice and still find time for…
