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, Though we have a few moments left of summer, I’m looking to fall in anticipation of school activities and cooler temperatures, knowing I’ll need some wardrobe planning assistance. Denim is always a great fabric for fall, especially now with all the different weights, colors and prints that are available. And lightweight chambray makes a sweet transition-to-fall tunic — see page 24 for more details. Being able to make one pattern many different ways is not only the sign of a great pattern but also the sign of a resourceful sewist. Our very own Amanda Carestio shows just how easy simple pattern hacks are, starting with the Linden Sweatshirt by Grainline Studio. Amanda changes the fabric type and weight and plays with fun style elements to create six new…
DANA BONTRAGER (“Unique Technique: Shrink Quilting” — page 42) has made a career of “thinking outside the fashion box,” constantly stretching design and sewing conventions to develop new skills and creativity. danamarie.com MIMI GOODWIN “MIMI G.” (“Mimi G’s Wardrobe Planner: Fall & Winter” — page 82) is a mother, businesswoman, and award winning trend expert and Editor-in-Chief of the popular fashion, lifestyle and DIY blog Mimi G Style. Her blog features DIY sewing, craft, home décor, fashion, beauty, travel, self-empowerment topics and more. mimigstyle.com ANA JANKOVIC (“Pleat & Greet” — page 28) is a computer programmer who expresses her creativity by sewing in her free time. She’s a self-taught sewist and designer residing in Belgrade, Serbia. stepalica.blogspot.com TINA LEWIS (“Pleats on Point”—page 46) designs and sews in the mountains above…
1. LABEL MAKER Iron plain muslin onto freezer paper cut to letter size. Design a label on your computer, and then print the design onto the muslin from an inkjet printer. Cut the labels to size, remove the freezer paper and attach them to any project you’ve made. Susan W., email 2. SPRAY IT When sewing an appliqué project, make your life easier by using temporary spray adhesive instead of pins. Sarah B., Facebook 3. HOLE IN ONE! Stack matching thread and bobbin on top of each other, put a golf tee through the center holes and wrap the ends of the tee with a rubber band for organized storage. Bonnie C., email 4. ON A ROLL When stitching on long borders of fabric for quilts, pre-roll the border onto…
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, 2017. From the correct responses, we’ll randomly draw five winners, one of which could be you. The Aug/Sept ’17 winners will receive a special sewing prize! Congratulations to the June/July ’17 Hide & Seek winners! We randomly selected five winners to receive a fabulous prize. Joan F., Prattville, AL Esther W., Baton Rouge, LA Teri N. Keizer, OR Justine L., Glastonbury, CT Barb P., Celina, OH…
1. Get everything you need in one amazing tool! The Sew Taxi 12-in-1 Sewing Tool offers a wide range of sewing tools in a compact carrying case, perfect for the sewist on the go! The clear, shatter-resistant cover keeps all the tools organized and protected. The compact case includes: thread cutter, magnifying glass, seam ripper, piercing punch, punch needle, stuffing tool, knit picker, tweezers, safety pin, measuring tape and needle-threader. shopsewitall.com 2. The Guidelines Ruler & Connector comes with built-in fabric guides that make your cutting mistake-proof. The ruler also features built-in grips to prevent any slippage from occurring. Pair with other guideline rulers for additional widths by attaching the Open Hand Handle & Multi-Width Connector. guidelines4quilting.com 3. A Consumers Digest “Best Buy” in Computerized Sewing Machines, this Simplicity® Limited…
Saki Jane Saki Jane has been sewing as long as she’s been speaking English, with hand quilting alongside her mother, then teaching herself to use her neglected machine from the 70’s. She’s been making slow fashion for 15 years now. She started her blog, SakiJane.com, to become an active part of the online sewing community and as an outlet to share both her good and her ugly endeavors with textiles. When did you learn to sew? What's your favorite fabric to work with? Where do you find inspiration? What talent would you most like to have? What's your must-have sewing tool? What’s your spirit animal? What’s the last hobby you picked up? What do you consider your greatest achievement? Describe what your perfect day would be. What's your greatest extravagance?…
