‘th ISSUE 15 JULY 2020 PAGES THE FIRST DIGITAL MAGAZINE. JUST FOR DRESSMAKERS Comfy casuals The latest patterns to sew j for spending time at home y wide am to sew the perfect bu caance STYLISH SWIMWEAR & HOW TO MAKE IT WITH A REGULAR SEWING MACHINE!SEW TO&’GROW PATTERNS THAT FI O FLATTER You unique shape of printed and PDF sewing pat p, learn new skills ial vie a Fit To Flatter workshop. SEWTOGROW.COM.AUFrom the editors. itely here. and even it you are not a sun-wor ripper think oft as more daylight few things people 7 this issue, Do you fancy sewing y f. Tommie Hemander ea SLE TREND planner that yo Happy reading and sewing Check ft out a cores Jule and Emily Bonnar he Pages www thepatternpages.com MAGNETIC ATTRACTION _ Did you happen to see the contestants www.amazon.co.uk Keep in the loop with The Pattern Pages. Email Twitter: Julleathepatternp: Facebook: Instagram: rermpages athepatiernpages: com © erhepatternpages For advertising opportunities: Please get in touch with jLay ye) — @x CONTENT REGULARS On our radar 6 | Hot fabrics 21 | Weheart ‘urban jungle’ 36 Things we thought you might Ike | Make a splash with fabrics for swimwear, | Bring the love ofa lealy design and wild, toknow. | and stay cool with igntweights | prints to the city! Hooked on hooks 15 | Pattern preview 28 | ‘the heat-wave edit.... 34 Sewing books that youre going to want | New sewing patterns hot off the press | Sewing pattems with loose, simple, to have on your bookshelf flowing sihouettes fr hot spelis!MEET & GREET 10 minutes with... 8 420 minutes with Camille Neuvite from Camimace Meet the maker ~ 10 Violette Field Threads We catch up with the lovely Ericka Wright and Jessica Herning about their passion for design Meet the maker - Lenaline 40 We tlk to Lena about how she came to start her patter brand, Lenaine Patterns THE ART of the BLACK DRESS eae Sew the look - Swimsuit 12 season is here! Sew a classic swimsuit or bikin as they never go out of style! Here are some of the best paterns around! Ways to wear - 19 Tailored shorts ‘They're a summertime staple and you ‘can team them up with just about every top in your wardrobe! Sew the look — 24 Casual styling Just because the ‘new’ normal stay at home style needs tobe com, ican stl be styish too! Your wardrobe, your way! 37 8 of our favourite sewing pattems that you can download and sew for free TECHNICAL TALK Making swimwear 16 Swimwear expert, Tommie Hemandez from Sirena Patterns explains how you can make gorgeous swimwear with a regular sewing machine! Seissors ‘vs’ Rotary Cutters 26 ‘The pros and cons of these two euting tools Working with Buttons 30 How to sew buttons and buttonholes wth your sewing machine Make your own 39 sewing patterns Jasmin from Sewing Patterns by Masin shares the right tools for making your own patternsOn our radar Things we thought you might like to know. TIME FORA NEW SEWING MACHINE he 52700 isthe latest computerised sewing machine ‘rom Janome. This \ooks vety ike the 4300GDC machine, however It has some upgraded and refined features, notably ‘knee iter that can be a grest asset, especially when turning comers and sewing at speed. The machine also Includes optic magnites, which are a fabulous feature, especially when sewing at night and wanting perfect placement of stitches, and without ary flicker. Ie has a superior needie threader, large stitch package including numbers, symbols and European letters. We love that it comes with a heavy-duty hard cover. Itretalls at £749 and you can find out more aboutit by Visiting wwwjanome.co.uk 0 PRINT IN THE UK en Proc cca oe CeCe ore ay 6 | www thecaterpages com aot Me 0 PAYS TE Pale fom oun CLOTHING? a ecco NT AT ‘wt op eT eS ‘sunnah nearer ‘THE TRUE COST OF FAST FASHION: \We buy too many ciothes, and we pay oa lite for then is the message of this harc-hiting documentary on the perils Cf the fashion industry. For those of you who lke the idea of slowing down fashion, Andeew Morgan's documentary details the devastating environmental and social eects of the Increasingly pervasive fast fashion industry. Thisisa story about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the Impact the industry is having on ‘our world, The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the hurnan and environmental costs have ‘grown with devastating results! ‘The True Cost fs @ ground breaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to Consider, who really pays the price for our clothing? It's fired in countries all over the world, from the bright lights on the catwalk to the darkest slums, and features Interviews with the world’ leading influencers including Stels McCartney, Live Finh and Vandana Shiva Hopefully more fms lke The True Cost wil mark the beginning of a movernent and not just brie, painfuljourey iio a world we'd rather not know! Jo Shd out more, vist wwwstruecostmovie.comADAPTED FOR MUMS TO BE10 minutes with... Camille Neuville from Camimade Tellus abit about yourself and why you started Camimade? Im Camite the founder te designer behind Camimade. As far as | can remember, | have always wanted to create clothes. When drawing and sewing dresses for my dolls and | dreamt of becoming a fashion designer. started sewing again about 11 years ago. \Whitst studying in France | Joined a sewing club Where we had to sew a dress forthe annual ball | remember, used a sewing pattern for the first time and thought it was realy complicated but this experience revived my interest in sewing was starting to get fed up with shopping clothes, as Id ge with ‘mind and never find what | want, So, started ‘sew ry own everyday wear and became a sewing addict. | became really curt patter making process and decided to take courses, | went to the Lendon College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins whist l was working asa digital project manager in the car industry! Pattem making became such an obsession 3t | decided to create my own patterns and share my vision of the DIY fashion with the world! | finally left my full-time job to focus fully on Camimade last year recise ideas in Does your patterns reflect your personality? Absolutely! When designing patterns, | always think of garments | want to wear, My pattems have evolved at the same pace as my life has Unfolded. This couldn't be truer with my latest collection of patterns, Im going to be a fst 1e mum soon, and although I didn't want to make maternity pattern, I stl wanted the designs to adapt to my changing elegant way. This played a part in the designing process, and as a result we have some nice empires lines and loose ft garments in the collection. Comforts a must for me but | also don't want to compromise on the style. | think my patterns reflect this state of ming was a child, |was always Mandarin collar blouse and dress. Last winter, How many patterns have you released so far? I nave released 10 patterns since | started. Firstly was the Desert collection with three beginners atterns ~ the Dune camisole top, Mirage wrap pants and Dust apron. Dust has been a free download for a year, andit has been by far my most po { lrecently decided to make it £2 so that the proceeds go to ditferer charities every month, Then | launched the the Ecorce high waisted trousers, Feullage tern b ret collection with released The Lodge collection with the Audrey grown-on sleeve dress and the Donna wrap dress, Who or what inspires your pattern designs? Nature inspires me a lot. The Desert and Forét collections are based on my love for nature, [Art and movies also play a big part in my inspiration, Inspiration for the Lodge collection ‘carme from Twin Peaks — one of my favourte TV shows and its strong women characters. Im also very inspired by women who surround me ike my grandmother Tell us three fun facts about yourself? Im French and | grew up on the other side of the Channel, in Normandy! | have lived in tots of afferent places ~ Dublin, Singapore, Paris then finally settied in London, My grandmother, Lucette and my great grandmother Germaine were both seamstresses! My second passion is painting. | had a great-uncle who was a painter, {and was called Manet! (but he wasn't related to the famous one unfortunately) What's is the latest sewing pattern? My latest colle ~ Lucette, Colette and Paulette, under the Anka collection ~ all are madern and feminine ‘dresses and blouses with a slight vintage touch. love the Paulette dress and blouse wnich was inspired by an ola picture of my grandmother that | found. It feat Peter Pan collar, a feminine keyhole opening, ‘cap sleeves, and the skirt gathers into a beautiful empire line, Im so pleased with all the nice feed-back | have received on this pattern, tis really rewarding and encouraging fe three patterns res a maxi dress with a Contact ‘Camimade www.camimade.com: ts a Si The The objective of sewing is not just to PAGES sew, but to feel happy and awesome!Tell us what were you both doing before you started Violette Field Threads (VFT) and where did the idea for the brand come from? Jessica and | were best friends before starting VFT. We both have been sewing for most of our lives, and have always had a passion for design. We had our foot in the boutique side of the sewing world, lolette Fie THREADS We catch up with the lovely Ericka Wright and Jessica Herning about their passion for design We're interested to know where the name Violette Field Threads came from — is it sentimental? We had a mental image of the little girl that would be wearing our designs. We are both southerners and imagined a little girl (Violette) with a bow in her hair twirling in 2 beautiful Tennessee field wearing vintage-inspired designs! and were hosting trunk shows and selling in shops locally. However, it did not take too much time to realise that our hearts were in the design and not production side of sewing. We decided to tearn up and create a brand that would allow us to pursue our passion of sewing and design, plus we're best friends that get to work together! What inspires your designs, and whom do they appeal to? ‘Our inspiration comes from our daughters Scarlett (Jessica's) and Cairo (Ericka's). However, we find other sources of inspiration in our travels as well. We love exploring new places whether tropical or European destinations, and taking in all the culture and fashion they have to offer. We certainly have a signature aesthetic, which is vintage designs but with moder twists. So we 10 | so tepaternpagescom appeal to the vintage-loving crowd and traditional mommas! However, as we've grown and added other designers, they have brought their unique style with them too. We love that because we can now offer modern and retro looks to give us more mass sewing appeal How are your patterns sized? We offer a wide size range at VFT. We have baby patteins sizes 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18 and 18-24 months. Our children’s patterns are sized 27-10 years, and tween patterns sized 10Tween-16. Women’s misses’ patterns are sized 00-20 and we even make patterns for 18in dolls! What are your most popular sewing patterns and do you have a favourite you've designed? The pattern that probably put us on the map was the Emmaline dress. Emmaline came out in 2012 backwhen the chevron was all the rage. The maxi dress photo just ‘went viral on Pinterest and was big catalyst for our patter brand! We both have our personal favourites as well, Isobel, Cairo and Luna ‘topping that list! That is an interesting question, When we first started and for many years, we absolutely hands down preferred sewing for children, That is because our girls were both young, and there's nothing quite like seeing your design on your daughter! However as the girls have grown and reaching tween sizes, we have shifted a little! Within the past year or two, we've been creating more and more women's patterns and it has really been fun! There is so much pride to be had when you leatn to sew for your own body type. too! It can take a measure of fearlessness to take a photo and share it with us, but we love seeing them and hearing everyone's stories of overcoming their fears of sewing for themselves. Hahaha ~ what's free time? Just teasing, we are both home: schooling mamas of our kiddos at the moment. We also love to travel, garden and spending time with our husbands and loved ones chatting, and enjoying a nice glass of wine! It's also very rewarding to watch other women sewing garments for themselves for the first time and Violette Field Threads seeing thelr confidence grow — eo not only their sewing confidence but also their personal confidenceSew the look Sew a classic swimsuit or bikini, that will never go out of style! Here are some of the best patterns around! GABRIELLA, SIRENA PATTERNS. Sizes x-small-x-large (US), 8-16 (UK), $1299) \wwwwsirenapatterns.com Sirena Patterns specialises in swimwear patterns. How cute reversible ‘one-piece (and bikini. It features high waisted bottory that is always very flattering whatever body shape you have, and the searmless reversible top features a lovely ie at the front. 4013, JALIE Sizes xsl, $12.98 www jalie.com Nota of us are sun-worshippers. Get sun protection without having to layer arash guard with your swimsuit! This long-sleeve ‘ont zp swimsuit has a fully ined front. You can also adda pocket ~ for removable swim cups.IPSWICH SWIMSUIT, CASHMERETTE. Sizes 12-32, $16 sww.cashmerette.com fo find your UK local stockist, visit rw.hantexonline.co.uk|ipswich oak up the sun in this cleverly colour-blocked one-piece Swimsuit with a contrast waistband ora high waist bikini ith piping. Both feature supportive straps, and optional inderwired foam swim bra and boning, so that you're -omfortabe lounging by the pool or playing games on the each. I's the perfect pattern to mix and match! SWIM SEPARATES, ‘SWIMSTYLE Sizes 15-31, from $B won. swimstyle.com.au Cant find swimwear with a style you like? Swimstyle has ‘a great selection of tops and bottoms that you can mix and match. Choose from bandeau (featured here with the Tidal high waist bikini bottoms), ane shoulder and halter neck bikini tops to seamless ‘and low waist brie COTTLESLOE, MEGAN NIELSEN Sizes 0-20, $16.86 ‘www.megannielsen.com To ind your UK local stockist, visit wwwhantexonline.co.uk/cottesloe This pattern includes a classic one-piece swimsuits as well as mix and match bikini sets with athletic styling. The swimsuit has a lovely low scoop back, shelf bra support and ties at the back. The bikini sets come ‘with two bottom options - low rise and a high waisted bikini bottom. all of the options can be fully ined too! #7964, MCCALL'S Size s-x, £10.50, www. sewdirect.com ‘We love this new pattern from MeCall’ It features a lovely swimsuit with tons of bodice choices including this deep plunging neckline. It also comes with a loose fitting cover-up that’s perfect for making a trip to the bar or ice cream hut! 1= TATIANA =o SHARON MELISSA & DALILA JULIANA = == = DOLLYS CAMILLE BERNICE = VALERIA ‘Tommie is the renowned designer behind Sirena Patterns, her swim- wear and clothing have adorned the likes of America’s Next Top Model winners and local and international celebrities. She's been specialising in swimwear for the past 20 years and now her patterns are available across the UK and Europe. Learn about ‘swimwear and lingerie construction techniques by using Tommie's patterns and take your sewing to a new place. See the range and find stockists at www hantexonline.co.uk/sirenaHOOKED The latest sewing books that you're going to want on your sewing room bookshelf Wate ara My Capsule Wardrobe Summer Dreaming By Sew Overt This isthe latest eB00k from Lisa ‘Comfort at Sew Over It and features five stylish sewing patterns forthe surnmer. ‘The holiday-inspired patterns are easy- to-wear and will add a touch of sie to your holiday plans! Although there are just fve pattems, Lisa has designed them to expand intoa full capsule wardrobe with twelve variations, ineluding Ravello dress (shown above, Alba skirt tops, Porto trousers and jumpsutt, Siena Too and Sorrento jacket, which all mix and match etfortlessy to give 3 wardrobe packed with summer looks. There is a mixof quick sev-in-an-afternoon projects as well as more satisfying more involved makes. The book contains step-by-step guides to making as well 8s fittng tips and fabric inspiration. This is Sew Over it's first fully 2p-free eBook ~ and all patterns come in the new ‘extended range 6-30 (UK) Where to buy SEW STEP BY STEP Sew Step by Step Design, Make and Mend By Alison Smith 9780241412404 If youlve never used a sewing machine before, of just want to refresh your skills after a break then this book will teach ‘you the essentials. This handy book will bbe by your side whenever you sew! Discover how to read pattems, adapt them to your body measurements, and find the right fabric for every project with an easy-to-use guide to diferent materials. Folow fully ilustrated guides to more than 200 key techniques, Including how to insert colar, sleeves, and pockets into garments, and how to customise them with delicate finishing touches, including appliqué and quilting as well as all the basis. Where to buy ‘The Art of the Black Dress Mlustrated by Libby VanderPloeg 9781784882785 Featuring stunning llustrations throughout by Libby Vander?toeg, this is the perfect read for anyone who loves fashion, and appreciates the power of the black dress, The LBD or ttle black dress’ debuted ‘over 70 years ago by legend Coco CChanet is stil a perennial fashion staple in any women's wardrobe, t's impossible to have a ‘nothing to wear’ crisis with this trusty item on hand! This book celebrates this essential ‘garment, offering ideas on how to get the most from this best-loved piece, and ‘catalogues the most iconic black dresses ‘throughout history. ‘The book explains how to transform your dress from office-worthy to special ‘occasion with a few simple accessory tweaks, Dress it up with heels and Jewellery, or dress it down with your favourite sneakers and fram sexy to timeless, bodycon to maxi ~ there's a LBD for everyone! Where to buy ves thapaternpages com | 15Yes, you can make swimwear with a regular OLE M Ue I ten Swimwear expert, Tommie Hernandez from Sirena Patterns explains how! Many people fear sewing swimsuit fabrics because of previous failed attempts. Others, don't even try it because they think they need expensive industrial equipment. 'm here to tell you that you can sew a swimsuit from beginning to end with a regular sewing machine. eer ecg tegen eam an aioe Merk EOC ecco ce Ror Reng SONS aN To ee ae Rom N see Su el Sea ee coverlocker, simply by using different lengths and widths of zigzag stitches.+ Usea ballpoint needle, For swimwear, | prefer size #80/12 but itean vary depending on how many layers of fabric you have, + There are many types of thread, some people prefer wooly nylon or Elofiex, but | use regular 100% polyester thread, and it works perfect for me (and its inexpensive too!) + Do not use a straight stitch to sew swimwear fabric. the stitches ‘wil break easily. Instead, you can use the stretch stitch that ‘most sewing machines have. | prefer the zig-zag stitch as | can vary the length and the width depending on what part | am sewing sa —— + To join seams use a 25mm tong and 2.5mm wide zigzag, + To attach elastics use 3mm long and 6rnrn wide zigzag or the widest your machine has. cial ot + Tothem the elastics use 2 3mm long and Sram wide 2igza9. your sewing machine doesnt have the option to adjust the stitch width to an exact number, just look for the length/stitc ‘combination that looks similar and make a few tests on scraps cof the same fabric you're sewing Sewing elastics is one ot the biggest challenges because they should be sewn taut but should not gather. Most swimsuit patterns include an elastic quide to use as reference when ‘cutting the elastics for pats ike the neckline or waist. But it you follow this rule of thumb, vl work even if you made ‘alterations to the pattern Measure the area in the swimsuit you wil be sewing elastic 10 Hlegs, waist. etc) and muttipy that amount by 95 (you will be reducing the original smiount by 5%). Cut the elastic that length ‘or example, f the waist area of a swimsuit measures 60 cm, cut the elastic 57cm long (60 x 95 ~ 57) ‘Overlap the ends of the elastic snd secure, using @ medium zigzag (Simin x Smrnl Divide the area into quarters and do the same with the easties ‘Connect the quarters (matching the pins! and sev, stretching as necessary, using # Smm long and 6mm wide zigzag nally, fold the elastics, turn elastic to INSIDE where you stitched the elastic. Top stitch elastic with a medium zigzag [5mm x 3mmi, sewing 5mm ‘rom the fold, stretching as you | stitch, Keep fabric pulled taut over the edge ofthe elastic. Make learning how to make ‘swimwear your summer challenge... 1's easier than you think! serve, Dorado in Puerto Rico, She has also designe: ean eae Cee eee as imwear sewing patterns and course: See rey mm trepaterngagescom | 17ay Seis VALERIA one piece swimsuit pattern i Use code: TPP20 at checkout sirenapatterns.comWAYS TO WEAR Shorts are a summertime staple. Tailored shorts are perfect to team up with just about every top in your wardrobe! STAPLE PIECE Back a online, 7™ ‘isto The shorts trends come and go, but tailored wun tootally.com shorts are classic and never go out of fashion! Make yours with a high-waist and a just above the knee length to mix ‘and match with what's already in your wardrobe! CAMI LOVE No wardrobe is complete without camisoles! This versatile piece can be made to dress up or down your shorts depending on the style. We love this one here from Rebecca Page with its, chic two layered look. Vogue 1707 ct) A em sensivetcom | V / [ }Io SUIT UP A co-ord suit with shorts isa modem take on the tailored suit but will add some tun / to your summer tailoring, ‘Orange Strap Mules from Rita Ora Collection £24 from ‘www deichmann.com Want to impress but still look feminine, then tear up with a simple but stylish blouse and add some big bold jewellery. | Chantilly Blouse, wwe theyellowpeg.comDee M LAC , l NY Raa ea an O 4 | és EOLA HLT ae SS PGES Wace workshops, kits ‘ q Yl naglae we printing. h x MTZ AMD aC Seren. _ I a > AX YTHOT Fabrics Make a splash with swimwear fabrics! (Choosing fabric to make swimwear can seem daunt 19 for ‘even the more experienced sewer! Always check in dancewear, sportswear and technical fabric categories as sometimes, suitable ions! ets Te fabrics for swimwear can hide in thes See TWO FABRIC BRANDS TO GO TO FOR Duka ela. SWIMWEAR FABRIC: hy original shape Fabric is durable and will not fade when een INTRADO UK “Tis Lycra Mattis perfect for making swimwear as © It drapes effortlessly against the body, and has 3 four-way stretch. The sippery face and super 7” smooth reverse make it feel Ike a second skin, _adging elegance to any swimwear style “They also do three other Lycra fabric including Stinky and Heavy Matt as ‘wellasa Lycra Soft Sheen all you have to dois create your own print So from trunks to tankins, you can ‘channel your inner Baywatch! ‘To view the full Lyera collection visit ‘www.contrado.co.uk MODELO This fabric frorn Modelo is high quality blend of nyion and clastane designed speciticaly for swimwesr (and activewear. and comes in sorne vibrant and contemporary designs that work well ‘alone or in combination with solid colours, They also do a realy good selection of plain fabrics in beautiful colours To take a look at more funky prints and solid colours avalable, vst ‘www hantexonline.co.uk/swim-wear wow thepatempagescom | 21SUMMER RIB KNIT ric are just for the calder seasons! PLAIN & SIMPLE It you Ike the idea ofa pattern on your fabric, but preter plain fabrics then Art Gallery Fabrics 100a8 iS : . 3 Ea a a * BUvEpPetLE eet erecrsienty quality and the Viscose and ‘Linen mix means it is less BV e ek pet hel mete ee eer CR tl roe R CC ican et "ie WR or eoet hed pre eery esting Cee et Roe VoD =o mn) sees, pe Rr lel RCo} t s tsSew the | Ali-IN-ow running errands, of enjoying some time in the sun! This umpsuithas a relaxed that’ idea fy clones, ‘and now there's an add-on sieeve to make it wearable whatever | etempereture! Just because the ‘new’ normal stay at home | Steer Jumpsuit, style needs to he comfy, it doesn't mean it Hey June Handmade can't be stylish too! | Szes0-24, s10 can't he stylish too! ee rarradatoes Leo Le LOVE LAYERING PIECES! ‘handy ightweight kimono-stye jacket ‘made in soft chiffon is perfect for throwing Con for cooler surnmer days and right, Make with eve. drop shoulder, SSde sear splits, te ront and front patch pockets, Kochi Jacket, Papercut Patterns Sizes xxs-xl, $80 (NZD) www papercutpatterns.com BACK TO THE ‘70S ‘This dress from True Bissis the perfect fora dose of sewing nostaigia! “The pattem includes this gorgeous semi-ftted dress that ends ust above the knee and has contrasting ritbing ‘around the crew neckline and shor seeves for anod to the 1970s Make “Easy to Wear tens and simple | stettecstasates to sew!” neLena Mum Dress, ikatee Sizes 34-46, €10 | wwvsikatee.comSCISSORS ROTARY CUTTERS In the past, we've always used scissors when dressmaking but have come around to the idea of using a rotary cutter. What do you prefer? which means whole process ‘cut paperWAVSl(exe) pate) to the new world of print (After lockdown) DT Pur Ua UC Ca) DOU eek oes COU UU aa Cu ne Meee tet erase need Cake team ine n a ie Re sors Creat scset Fe Ua oy Sea aS + New designer area offering full print patterns eta eee CU aR oes roe eens Se eme eE Ca) Cleo e Nen en ea eens onl 5 Seg oe Ca taal cs RM u Ra te) ES uA eae ea) 01752 220451 or email info@netprinter.co.uk Thi 8 7 1.5 Manor Street, Stonehouse, T: +44 (0) 1752 220451, aan eensPATYE RN Q/ E New sewing patterns hot off the press Y to start your season’s sewing HELLO GORGEOUS! le to wear with its loose it ind boat neck It has cute front buttons and (ots of uscious pleats on both sides of the shaped waistband. The pattem comes as a blouse, and is perfect for wearing everyday as well Int Mums toa! Whether you choose to set he blouse, prepare your sunglasses, a bis hat and strappy sandals.ROSSETTI DRESS, SELKIE PATTERNS 6-26 (UK), 2-22 (US) and 34-54 (EU), £12.50 www.selkiepatterns.co.uk DRESS UP! v this new dress and blouse a astenings and lots of different fil variations to make it your own. It features a flattering V-shaped neckline and omy elasticated waist to give you the balance of a casual feel with a dressed up 3k. Just add your choice of deep hem ruffle, neckline fr frls above the bust, and a waist fil SAGEBRUSH TOP, FRIDAY PAT www.fridaypatterncompany.com To find a UK stockist, visit www. hantexonline.co.uk/sagebrush LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER! This top is perfect for customising! I's loose without being baggy, ihe type of breezy ft you'll want to wear when the heat is on! We love the puff sleeves and gathers across the front which makes it comfortable to move in. The tie at the back neckline makes it simple and cute!as a button How to sew the perfect button and buttonhole using your sewing machine Buttons come in lots of different shapes, sizes, and styles so when using them as closures for a garment, you'll need to find the perfect button ang sew a buttonhole to fit it! Buttons make beautiful fastenings so here is our easy guide to sewing buttons and buttonholes! rect size forthe garment. eae + Make sure the bution is th Itmeeds to be washable at the same temper.'¥ The buttonhole foot attaches to your machine just ike any presser foot. Siotin your button to the back of the foot by pling the foot back Pl the button lever down a far as it wll go fits a black ever shown below! '¥ Use the same colour thread on the top of the machine and in co—~ tne bobbin. raw the needle thread tothe left through te foot hole and mark the buttonhale postion and lower tne needle to . the starting point and lower the foot { '¥ Start sewing while pulling the thread genty to the left for the fist few stitches. And then let the machine finish off the eee stitching sequence. Stitching stars off at front of buttonhole ‘and the machine wil stop automatically when the buttonhole is completed. Raise the buttonhole lever '¥ For sturdier buttonholes, you can sew another layer of stitching over the top, To do this. just leave the buttonhole lever down and start sewing, | A buttonhole isa set of very narrow zigzag stitches that’s ‘sewn in two close lines and finished off at tne ends to form a rectangle box. Most madern sewing machines offer a one-step buttonhole system making ita quick and easy tas. ‘Our machine has three different types of buttonhole ~ square, round-end, and keyhole, These are sensor buttonholes, ‘which means that the size of the buttonhole is set automatically ‘when the button is placed in the rear of the buttonhole foot. Clever stuf isn't it! Most sewing machines today come with an _autornatic buttonhole foot. and doesn't look lke 3 foot at all! SQUARE BUTTONHOLE - uce this one on medium to heavy Place a pin atthe top and bottom of the buttonhole so when you use fabrics. ROUND-END BUTTONHOLE - use on finer to medium weight a seam ripper to cut the stitches and not the ends of the buttonnole fabrics such as blouses and children’s clothes. stitches. You can buy a buttonhole cutter tool, which works asa flat KEYHOLE BUTTONHOLE - use on medium to heavy fabrics. _sharp chisel to press through the buttonhole and cut it open. Purchase ‘with larger and thicker buttons, yours on Amazon. includes a straight cutter, Keyhole cuter, and a 2in ‘square mini mat to press on to but neat clean buttonholes. Priced at £8.99 and available from www.amazon.co.uk ‘wow thepatempagescom | SLDo you sew your buttons on by hana? Well, you can us your machine to do. this more neatiy You can ouy a button sewing foot especially designed to hold your button stil while your machine stitches it down, Most have a help keep the button from sipping, The foot attaches in two places - behind the back. oar a well as in front so make sure the back part is lifted to click in to place. The blue rubber part of the foot is designed to hold the button in place once you have lowered the presser foot on top of the button Most manufactured buttons have the same gap between the button eyes, and 3.5mm stitch is usually perfect for sewing buttons on ‘rouble shooting tips and advice Mark where each button will be sewn on your garment (this, wil be shown on your pattern) Drop your rac d dogs ~ this makes sure the button doesn't move or break your needle, and attach the button sewing foot. Choose your button sewing stitch. Look at the stitch chart for a stitch that looks lke a button but dor't worry if you haven't got this as you can also be easily down with a zigzag stitch ~ just set the stitch length to 0, Position the button under the foot so the needle comes down in the left hole of the outtan. Lower the feat to hold the button in place. Then hand crank the machine so the needle comes down and goes through the centre of the lefthole. You may need to mave to get the best alignment. ‘Continue so the needle goes back {down in the right hole. To adjust this drop position, change the stitch width. Star to stitch and sew about 8 stitches to secure the but Raise the presser foot and remove your button and fabric: Snip the thread tals, leaving at east 4in of thread and tie tighty Ind then comes Photos taken using our Janome DKS30SE sewing machine. To find out more about this machine, visi www.janome.co.ukshort 19 days but #9115, Simplicity Sizes 6-24, £10 www sewdirect.com Expedition-inspired by deserts, safari and sun, these sewing patterns feature silhouettes that are loose, simple, flowing and ideal for hot spells! ‘The Utility Jacket, The Maker's Atelier Sizes 4-22 (UK), £25 www.themakersatelier.com 34 | wwowthepaternpages com EASY-TO-SEWsen utlity and chic. It Sloane Overalls & Pants, Victory Patterns Sizes 0-18 (US), $17 | www.vietorypatterns.com \ aw cuncaon (anSUMMER CHIC here's nothing lik two lovely lengths. 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PATTERN MAKING PAPER AND CARDBOARD Caraiboard is used for blocks/slopers of your basic patterns. While pattern making paper is then sed to dratt specific patterns, FRENCH CURVE RULER French curves are used to draw curved tines, Traditionally, a pattern has curved tines along the neckline, armholes and following the hip curve. The French cure offers different degrees of curves to match every patter. SET SQUARE RULER Set square rulers come in diferent sizes and shapes, Use it to draw all straight lines and 90-degree angles on your patterns, ‘TRACING WHEEL | use my tracing wheel to transfer pattern ‘markings from my cardboard blocks/slopers onto paper. This tool is especially hanay when proofing darts NOTCHER You've probably quessed it, pattern notchers are used to cut notches into your patterns, This litle tool neatly cuts into the edge of your patter paper to mark seam allowances or positions of dats or pleats, AWL | use my pattern aw to transfer dart points and dil holes frarn my blacks onto my paper pattern With these six tools and your standard office supplies — a pencil, an eraser, a pair of scissors and sticky tape — you can get started with your own sewing patterns. There are a ot of helpful resources about pattern making avaliable online on blogs and YouTube. if you want to learn more about how to draft patterns, look around for short courses in your = area, Happy sewing everyone! vr thepatemeagascam | 39Bm LENALINE Pattern designing is far away from where you started your career. 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