The joy of cover-stitching can only be achieve by using good quality thread on both the needles and the lower looper and of course a set of new needles (*EL’s or **SUK’s), are definite a must! I’ve spent many an hour threading, re-threading and again

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Vogue Patterns has a long illustrious history of showcasing the talent of the world’s best designers, so it is exciting news when one of our own joins that esteemed club. Nicola Finetti is certainly one of Australia’s most ‘international’ designers,

Michael Kors set the theme with his elaborate jungle prints! We too have joined the pack! Plain khaki, Savannah sand colours and ivory plains in crinkled non-iron fabric vie with mini ocelot prints, abstract tiger prints and slippery python prints! O

Interfacing is NOT a notion (as it is referred to on the back of the pattern envelope)! It is as important as the fabric itself; the wrong interfacing can kill the look of a finished garment so one should really test a couple of different types of pr

While patterns usually indicate fabric measured by the metre, suede is sold by the square foot. To calculate the number of square feet you’ll need for your project multiply the suggested imperial yardage and fabric width on the pattern. This will giv

Making bust alterations for a princess-line dress or top can be a difficult process if you are not quite sure how or where to alter the shape. You know it doesn’t fit your shape but it is beyond you to figure out how to achieve the desired outcome, a

• Single fold is flat, with single edges folded over. It’s often used as a trim and sewn flat just as it is, such as parallel to a hem or with decorative stitching on the top. • Double fold bias tape is single fold tape that has been folded again in

B6280 DRESS: Sleeve/contrast variations. For faille, crepe, jacquard, linen, brocade, broadcloths, with contrast in lace. Misses’/Misses’ Petite sizes: 6 – 22. B6281 DRESS: Sleeve/contrast yoke variations. For crepe, linen, peachskin, faille, with co

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1012 VINTAGE ’60S DRESS PATTERN: This vintage dress has neckline variations. Make it retro in colour-blocked panels or collars, which is modern again, or go classic in a single fabric and colour. Sew in chambray, crepe, damask, faille, lightweight de

K4142: (Main image) Unlined jackets have one-button front opening, long sleeves and uneven hemlines, with collar and cuff variations. Designed for medium-weight woven fabrics, such as cotton types, linen, crepe or gabardine. K4146: (Insets) Pullover

THE SEASON’S HOT-SHOT TOPPER: AN EASY CARDIGAN COAT THAT’S BEST OVER A SLEEK DARK BASE − M7262 KHALIAH ALI (EASY): (Main figure) Coat with sleeve variations. Pattern also includes buttoned poncho. For lightweight or medium-weight moderate stretch kni

V1477 TODAY’S FIT BY SANDRA BETZINA:(Inset) Pullover tunic (also in top length, close-fitting through bust) has looped/twisted front, bias front and three-quarter-length sleeves, wrong side may show on draped handkerchief sides. Sew in lightweight mo

Overall, the ease of pattern alteration, the camouflaging ability of the style, and the capacity to enhance figure assets is most important. Imbalanced figures benefit from garment separates (two-piece outfits) rather than continuous lengths such as