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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2012
DISPLAY UNTIL 9/11/2012
THE ULTIMATE SEWING MAGAZINE
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The Art of Fashion
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CONTENTS
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APP-HAPPY An at-a-glance look at sewing apps.
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PAINTING REALITY IN NEEDLE & THREAD Artist Daniel Kornrumpf stitches a fine line for his art.
66 FREE PROJECT: GET A LEG UP Re-fashion your leggings. 68 IT’S A MOD MAD WORLD 70’s inspired fashion. 74 STRIPES Fashion’s colorful new way to work with stripes. 84 EDITORIAL LICENSE Easily alter a style to match your vision.
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HEMMING OPEN FABRICS Exploring a variety of open fabrics and hemming options.
OPEN EMBROIDERY FOOT Put your best foot forward for professional results.
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WAYS TO WEAR Change the look to suit your style or the occasion.
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SHEEP CHIC Make it with wool… a competition.
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I CAN MAKE THAT Sourcing Ready-to-Wear fabrics.
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MAKE YOUR OWN TAILOR’S HAM Customize the size and shape to suit your needs.
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THE ART OF WEARING LACE Alluring looks in lace.
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BUT DOES IT SEW? What to look for when buying a vintage sewing machine.
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THAT FAMOUS CARDIGAN JACKET Part two of the series… Behind the scenes with Claire Shaeffer.
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FREE PROJECT: SCARF PRINTS Fall fashions exciting news in prints.
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Mailbox Editor’s Letter What Are You Sewing Editor’s Choice Web Watch Body Measurement Charts Guide to Pattern & Fabric Requirements Crossword Thread Tales ON THE COVER McCall’s Pattern, M6278 takes the LBD to a sexy level. Head band: Patricia Underwood. Head wrap: Sposabella Lace. Gloves: Carolina Amato. Hair and makeup: Joseph Boggess. Photographed by Brian Kraus.
EDITOR’S LETTER
friends,
I have a hunch that you and I have a few things in common. I write to introduce myself to you, the readers of Vogue Patterns magazine. Actually, I am one of you – I am a reader and I love to sew. Does this sound like you? There is a lot on my plate and frankly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Whether it’s full-time work in the home or the workplace, job-seeking or perhaps retired, we are busy. Sewing enthusiasts tend to be a productive lot. When a little free time arises, we go to the sewing machine. There is not much unusual about nurturing the family, working or paying the bills. My secret weapon in this whirlwind of a life is the strength drawn from creative self-expression. If I can wear something sewn just to my taste, well then that IS unusual. Not everyone has the luxury of wearing custom-made stom made clothing. We do. Isn’t it wonderful to fall in love with a pattern, select the perfect fabric and bring the vision to fruition? Dream on! Of course it’s not all fun and games. Every project has its low moments, hence the existence of the seam ripper. It is often at that point that I take a break to go online for relief. Comments on blogs, discussion forums and Facebook provide quick sympathy from my fellow stitchers. Even more compelling is seeing real people interpret designs and wear clothing made by themselves, for themselves. There seem to be a lot of us, too! Perhaps we have already met online, and if so, I am so happy to be writing the words you are reading now. If we are meeting for the first time, I extend my hand and I offer my humble appreciation for the opportunity to share interesting, lovely and helpful sewing stories with you. Vogue Patterns magazine is my new home, where I will continue what I started Please accept our invitation as a blogger six years ago. If I am dreaming, please to be a contributor to this magazine. If you have a do not pinch me or wake me up. technique, project or story If you don’t have a lot of time to sew, you know you’d like to share with your what to do. Look at the eye candy on these pages, fellow readers, write to me at imagine which pattern would work for you and thinkk editor@voguepatterns.com about whether you have the right fabric in your stash. h. or Robin Denning, Vogue Enjoy the reverie.
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Hair and Makeup: JOSEPH BOGGESS
Fashion explores its mysterious side with alluring looks in lace. Whether worn with a sense of pretty-girl innocence or flirty-girl sexiness, it is a fabric that says this lady is polished to perfection! A flamboyant frock of Bordeaux lace over hot pink silk is anything but delicate, Vogue Easy Options V8667, Misses’/Misses’ Petite 8-24. Gloves: Carolina Amato. Clutch: Jessica McClintock at Zappos.com. Lace headwrap: Sposabella Lace.
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free project by Laurie Jackson-Murray
TRENDING: FALL FOR
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Those lovely, luxurious scarf prints that sauntered down the catwalks in spring are just as fabulous for fall. Big, bold and beautiful, scarf prints struck a bright note on the Spring runways (D&G, Versace and DKNY were just a few to rock the look), but don’t pack them up just yet. Rich prints like these from Telio give off a glamorous vibe that’s equally appealing for cooler weather—especially if you pair them with the right pieces (think tailored wool pants or a smart, shapely jacket). Now we’re not suggesting that you wrap up head-to-toe like our model (opposite, wearing skirt B5466 and top M6562), but putting a pop of paisley into your outfit by way of a richly patterned shirt or skirt is an ultra-chic way to transition into the cooler weather. Right now, we’re loving these luxurious prints made up in blouses, dresses, skirts, and even pants. To keep things from looking too summery look for darker background colors and stick to one printed piece mixed with a classic solid—a scarf print shirt peeking out from under a blazer; a skirt paired with peep-toe pumps and a smart sweater in an anchoring color. Our only word of caution goes with placement. When positioning pattern pieces, make sure medallions, swirls and other prominent designs fall in flattering spots. (You don’t want those Hermes–style horseshoes highlighting your D-cups or positioned squarely over your derriere.) ✂
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Stripe it rich in these prep school, chic shorts, V2532, Misses’/Misses’ Petite, 6-22. Belt: WCM. Opposite page: It’s a major mix up but it is a rainbow of fashion magic. Knit top, V8688, Misses’/Misses’ Petite XS(6-8) - XL(24-26) with skirt, M3830, Misses’, 6-22. 78
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Portrait by Daniel Kornrumpf