Sew News magazine is a complete resource for sewers of all skill levels. Each issue of Sew News magazine is packed with practical sewing information, how-to guides and the latest on fashion, fabrics, books and new products.
DEAR READERS, The cosplay trend is one that’s here to stay and, if you haven’t noticed, more and more specific fabrics and notions are on the market to support this trend. Unfortunately, many of these fabrics are difficult to sew: vinyl, sequins and satin to name a few. I’m grateful to fabric stores for not only featuring these products so they’re readily available, but also offering the education needed to guide sewists of all levels to handle the tricky materials without much frustration. That’s where we come in handy, too. In the pages that follow, we’re focusing on fall-ready fabrics that take your projects to next-level greatness. Faux fur, suede, leather and wool are all good wardrobe-building fabrics for this time of year that elevate simple patterns into fashion must-haves…
SANDRA BETZINA Clothes Minded: Elevate Your Look — page 30 My very favorite pant pattern is Vogue 1411 (above). I have a tummy and a flat butt and this is the only close-fitting pant that’s actually flattering. The secret is the diagonal placed on the back pattern piece. I’ve made eight pairs in rayon ponte double knit and love every one. DELPHINE COLBEAU Suede to Measure — page 66 Make Waist Pants — page 48 sewingtidbits.com SARA COUGILL Taos Tote — page 34 RAE CUMBIE Curve Appeal: Great Pants that Fit — page 22 My favorite pant pattern is my Eureka! Pants that Fit pattern (at right). fitforartpatterns.com ABBY GLASSENBERG Common Thread: Take Note — page 79 whileshenaps.com; craftindustryalliance.org MEG HEALY Pattern Play: Turtleneck Twist — page 18 My favorite…
1. SMOOTH SEWING Use an emery board to file rough edges on thread spools to prevent the thread from snagging. Eli F., email 2. BUTTON BACKUP When sewing men’s dress shirts, sew extra buttons to the lower inner front placket, mimicking ready-to-wear. When a button’s lost, there’s no need to search for one that matches. Barbara B., letter 3. CLEAVER CLIPS When making a garment that uses boning, use nail clippers to cut and trim the pieces. The clippers are easy to handle and produce a cleaner cut. Barb F., letter 4. BOBBIN RECYCLING Recycle unused bobbin thread for hand sewing. Secure the bobbin to a pincushion using a large-head straight pin for security. As you pull the thread the pin acts as a spindle, making for easy stitching. Gail…
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 Oct 31, 2018. From the correct responses, we’ll randomly draw five winners, one of which could be you. Meet the Ovo 150GT. It’s an iron. It’s a steamer. It’s both! But don’t be fooled by its charm. This portable powerhouse travels light and takes out wrinkles without taking up space. The Oct/Nov ’18 winners will receive an Ovo 150GT. Retail Value: $49.00. Congratulations to the Aug/Sept ’18 Hide & Seek winners! We randomly selected five winners to receive…
1. Rescue your cracked machine or machine case with BONDIC LIQUID PLASTIC WELDER. This hand-held device is used to bond, fill in or even build onto plastic, metal and wood parts. The Bondic comes with a full liquid plastic cartridge, applicator and LED lights to harden the liquid bond, allowing for a precise application. notaglue.com 2. Schmetz’s new SUPER NONSTICK NEEDLE has an extra-large eye that’s suitable for embroidery work. The universal needle has a non-stick NIT (Nickel-Phosphor-PTFE) coating, a slightly rounded point for trouble-free sewing on most materials and a strong conical blade reinforcement that easily handles thick fabrics. schmetzneedles.com 3. Joining OLFA’s family of Emperor Purple and Aqua comes the PINK ROTARY CUTTER, perfect for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October). This 45mm rotary cutter features a high-quality tungsten…
Hi, I’m SN: Describe your perfect day. MF: Puh-lease! How is this even a question? Sewing. Duh! My perfect day includes heading into my office/sewing room bright and early and making a bra, bralette or lingerie set. I’d have no tension issues, the needle would be the exact type and size needed for my project, the thread would match perfectly and so would the seams. All pieces would come together, and the seam ripper wouldn’t appear at any point. SN: What’s the last hobby you picked up? MF: Sewing. Twelve years ago. I’m still hooked. SN: What’s your spirit animal? MF: I’m going to be cliché and say wolf. I’m very intuitive, waking up early every day to run, cycle and/or meditate. I also use my intuition and instincts to…
