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Welcome to another fabulous issue of Australian Stitches. We have a heap of ideas for you this issue, with our tips and technique articles. Also, make sure you check out Eddi’s resort report for 2018. Always a readers’ favourite, you will enjoy this year’s article. We also meet Katherine Tilton who can transform the boring white shirt into an amazing piece that will surely be an eye grabber. We also have all our regulars back with their tips and advice so you will love every page in this special edition. This issue is full of fashion ideas and sewing tips for you to enjoy. Make sure you take a peep at our new product and fabric sec›ons of the magazine. Please send us photos of your latest creations or altering,…

Lesley has asked a question about darts. On her blouse pattern the side bust dart is too high and she would like to know how to fix the problem. Bust darts are there to cause fabric to cup over the bust and of course, as we are all different, sometimes the dart needs to be shifted to match our shape. The side bust dart should finish about 3cm away from the bust apex. This provides a smooth cupping and will not look puckered or pointed. The correct way to adjust a bust dart is to maintain the dart position on the side seam and then swing the point up or down by the required amount. If you try to move the side seam position you will distort the dart or…

Determining your shape Before we begin dissecting the hourglass figure. You can analyse your body by using the measuring techniques and diagrams described below. Measuring the Body While in your underwear, measure in inches across the width of your shoulders, waist and hipline (or thighs if wider than hips), do not measure the circumference of these body parts. To simplify measuring the waist, tie a ribbon or twill tape at the exact location of this body part. See diagram 1. Once you have these three separate measurements in inches, divide each by 2.5. This will give you a smaller number that is in centimetres. These three smaller numbers can now be used to plot your life-size body onto a standard sheet of paper. See measurement chart. To plot your figure…

ENTRENCHED The trench coat has always been the perfect transeasonal topper... but it now has new lease on life in lighter, easier fabrics and in a wider variety of guises. Whether it was cropped like a jacket, fitted into a structured dress or swept into a loose, easy jumpsuit, trench styling came out of the rain to show up all over the Resort collections … but it was never better than when it l took on the long, loose, easy lines of current fashion, (we even show one such long and easy trench to sew yourself in our Wear What When feature in this issue!) SHEER BLISS From delicately printed outerwear (The trench at right is yet another way that classic coat style is being transformed for Resort…) to bright…

So the white shirt is basic and boring? Not in Katherine Tilton’s hands! This multi-talented artist, educator, designer, writer and visionary has a special way of beautifully elevating those reliable staples of any woman’s wardrobe, so that they fully express your individual personality. Because of this scope for individual interpretation in her designs, her patterns appeal to a wide range of women of different ages and body shapes. Working out of rural Oregon in the USA with her equally talented sister, Marcy Tilton, (whom as you all would know, has her own highly successful pattern collection at Vogue Patterns, and even has her own studio nearby,) they also regularly host extremely popular ‘ParisTilton’ design-oriented tours around Paris, which clearly inspire her unique and creative approach to designer detailing. Her new…

A Beginner’s Guide to Machine Sewing By Clementine Collinet This easy-to-follow, comprehensive guide is perfect for beginner sewers who want to get the most out of their sewing machine. With over 15 fabulous projects to make, from the simple to the more complex, including cushions, shoulder bags, soft toys and quilts, you’ll be sewing happily away for hours! You will find full-size, fold-out patterns accompanying the projects, along with 50 illustrated step-by-step instructions. As well as learning how to use a sewing machine to create a range of projects, this guide also provides you with a list of equipment that you will need to begin your sewing journey, as well as a helpful glossary of common sewing terms. Beginners can trust that they are in safe hands with this invaluable…

RUFFLES  Modern fashion now gives you lots of choice… but even with so much ‘fashion’ out there and so many options, all choices aren’t created equal. There are certain ideas or ‘signals’ that effect the biggest changes to your wardrobe when it comes to a new season. The strongest signal of change is in shape;- The direction toward a silhouette that is generally longer, looser and easier started a few seasons ago and reaches critical mass this Spring … We see it take effect with this modern twist on the classic Spring trench on this page; - in its clean, easy lines and longer length, its uncomplicated, simplified shaping and absence of any extraneous detail, it gives a fresh new proportion to anything you throw it over and is surprisingly…

The classic cardigan jacket may still be considered ‘ladylike’, but it certainly isn’t stodgy, staid or matronly … in fact, we see that perennial item in a fresh and sporty new light at left, when its traditional matching knee-length skirt gets switched for a pair of denim shorts. It’s those sort of unexpected pairings that give such classics a fun, youthful spin. Here we see the cardigan jacket growing up fast without looking past its prime. It is the perfect foil for a classic menswear-inspired shirt, another item that is making a comeback for Spring, (let the sleeves peek out for a contemporary feel.) This jacket style also effectively dresses up other basics such as a pair of cropped khakis for a more polished, agelessly elegant look that will look…

SPRING CLASSICS WHAT’S SPRING WITHOUT A DRESS? It’s as essential to the season as green grass, blooming flowers and bright skies … and this year’s bumper crop blooms with soft, classically pretty looks in whisper-weight fabrics and easy throw-it-on styling that are all a joy to wear. Here are three such classic spring dress looks that never fail to delight year after year … The ‘news’ is in an appealing new bareness, especially when it comes to shoulders, and a new sophistication to those classic floral prints, (now scattered on a dark ground for ageless appeal) and gingham checks, (as we showed in our Australian Fashion Week report elsewhere in this issue, now wrapped to celebrate curves, in clean, feminine shapes without any clutter…) GRIN & BARE IT! No,…

Daylight Floor Stand Lamp D23030 White Large Multifunctional floor lamp for all types of hobbies and reading. Daylight technology reduces eye strain and glare. Mix and match colours accurately and see details clearly. - Optimal light direction with the unique 320 degrees easy twist shade. - Powerful 18w Daylight energy saving tube (100w equiv.) - Flicker-free light, work and read longer in comfort. - Strong base with 6 wheels makes it easy to move around. For more information, visit www.spotlightstores.com JA1400 SEWING MACHINE Compact and easy to use; the JA1400 is perfect for sewing and mending. Featuring 14 built-in stitches, 4-step buttonhole and auto set stitch length and width. The free arm sewing surface is easily convertible from traditional flatbed to free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves.…

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There are a number of ways you can use your block to create a variety of designs. Mix and Match As you now know the small alterations you need for your block pattern, you can apply the same changes to all of Connie’s patterns. You can also use all Connie’s Signature patterns and her Butterick line to mix and match the different designs. As they are all drafted consistently you can take the sleeve from one design and add it to another garment, change hems or skirts, swap necklines and collars. See images 1 and 2 for two different collar options for the same blouse. This will give you a much wider selection of styles while maintaining Connie’s signature fit. Playing with Ease Another way to take advantage of Connie’s…

Be it long or short, the upper limbs are encased in high fashion this coming season. Look for styles that flatter your proportion, choosing sleek lines for the short, fuller arm and dramatic fullness for the long, slim arm. Adjust the pattern proportionately to maximise your fashion statement and enjoy the frivolous nature of today’s sleeve trends! Getting just the right fashion look is a matter of more than simple garment silhouettes. We need to look at all aspects of a style to determine its total suitability to our figure. Sleeve style is one such feature, often overlooked by the keen sewer. The length and width of a person’s arm greatly influences what sleeve types, armhole shapes, and shoulder lines an individual can wear to successfully complete a fashion statement.…

NEW SHADES Striking wool and cashmere fabric, suitable for a stylish jacket or coat weight. 150cm wide with a glorious sheen. Astratex Website: www.astratex.com. au Address: 273 Swan Street, Richmond VIC 3121 Phone: (03) 9427 9877 GUCCI FLORAL DESIGN Featuring the Gucci floral design in collaboration with Kris Knight. Cotton canvas weight, perfect for a gorgeous coat or suit, 150 cm wide. Astratex Website: www.astratex.com.au Address: 273 Swan Street, Richmond VIC 3121 Phone: (03) 9427 9877 AMBROSIA Ambrosia features beautiful watercolour flowers and textures in vibrant bright colours. Premium 112cm wide cotton fabric. Emerald Fabric Boutique Website: www.emfab.com.au Address: Shop 3/107 Clermont Street, Emerald QLD 4720 ANTIQUE FLOWER Designed by Lecien, this fabric is perfect for use in clothing, quilting, patchwork, bag making, home decor and other accessories. 100% cotton…