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SPRING 2017 DIGITAL SEWING MAGAZINE

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Little Seren Sewvival Guide Fabric Pixie Beans All Counted Little Moo Designs The Handcrafted Collective Handbag Hardware Australia Rose Petal Collections Handmade Kids Paisley Roots Rosie Petal Patterns Idle Sunshine

Pattern Contributors

AIMEE AIME AI MEEE DA DAVI DAVIS VIS S Daisyeyes Handmade www.daisyeyes.com

SARAH SARA SA RAH H GL GLED GLEDSON EDSO SON N Made by Jack’s Mum www.madebyjacksmum.com

LAUREN LAUREN LAUR EN HARRIS HAR ARRI RIS S Tadah Patterns www.tadahsewing.com.au

I come from a long line of women makers. I sleep under quilts that my grandmother made, my head rests on pillowcases that my aunt embroidered, and my memories are full of time spent watching my mom and grandmother create. The majority of my sewing and embroidery skills are self-taught, and I’d like to think there is a little bit of genetic love seeping through. Aimee has contributed the Mermaid Shell Doll to this issue

Sarah is the British-Australian designer behind Made by Jack’s Mum. Her aim is to make sewing accessible to all, whilst creating simple and stylish clothing designs. Having two gorgeous boys to inspire her means that MBJM has developed a definite boy bias! Sarah has contributed the High Tide Trousers to this issue.

SARAH MARQUET Inkling Threads www.inklingthreads.com

ANN MARTIN 1 Puddle Lane www.1puddlelane.com.au

MARINA ROUSSEL Peach Patterns www.peachpatterns.com

LAUREN WRIGHT Molly and Mama www.mollyandmama.com.au

Sarah is the designer and creator behind Inkling Threads. She began as Ric-Rac & Retro in 2013 and quickly became known for her raw-edge appliqué designs. With a background in Education, Drama and English, Sarah loves making things with a bit of a literary touch about them. She loves how appliqué is all about the attention to detail and giving new life to fabric scraps. Sarah has contributed the Murray is a Merman and Meg is a Mermaid patterns to this issue.

Ann was 10 years old when she made her first dress! She had been making dolls clothes from the age of 7 on her little toy sewing machine and her mum thought it was time for her to upgrade to the big electric Singer sewing machine. She’s been sewing and making patterns for herself and others ever since. She has been in the fashion industry for over 20 years. Ann has contributed the Miss Olivia Dress to this issue.

Marina designs patterns for a laid-back lifestyle, inspired by the beachside area in which she lives in Sydney, Australia. She sews continually for her two girls and is always inspired by them to create great designs that fit well and are easy and satisfying for customers to sew. Marina has contributed the Pearlie Dress & Peplum Top pattern to this issue of One Thimble.

Feeling the urge to get creative but not sure where to start? Lauren from Molly and Mama has a passion for encouraging beginners on their creative journey. Her patterns and tutorials are perfect for all sewing levels, lots of fun to make, and great to get the creative juices flowing! Lauren has contributed the Melody Mermaid Tail pattern to this issue.

Lauren is the face behind Tadah Patterns (formerly Fresh Patterns), creating styles which have a nod to nostalgia and a fresh take on sewing. Tadah! Patterns are all about celebrating modern sewing with designs that are accessible, funky and above all, fun! She has worn many hats in her adult life, most of which have revolved around teaching. She has contributed the Makana Mermaid Skirt to this issue.

JEN KENNEDY Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns www.ainsleefox.com.au Jen is the designer behind Ainslee Fox and the editor at One Thimble. She’s passionate about inspiring self-taught sewists and helping them achieve their sewing dreams. Sewing changed her life and now she’s on a mission to help sewing change the lives of others. Jen has contributed the Hally Casual Dress, the Triton Tank and the Scuttle Shorts to this issue.

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R E G U L A R CO L U M N S

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G E T SN APP Y

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UN D E R T H E SE A G IFT GUID E

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T R EN D IN G FAB R ICS

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ST ITCH ES IN T IM E

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N EXT ISS UE

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D IS CO UN TS & O FFER S

S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S

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SE W G IVIN G - PR O JECT K IN

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M ER CIE R - T R AD ER O F N OT IO N S

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CO M IC-CO N

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H ISTO R Y O F PAIS L EY

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IT ’S AL L AB O UT T H AT D R APE

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FAB R ICADAB R A

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UN D ER STAN D IN G CO R K FAB R IC

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YO UR GUID E TO H T V ( H E AT T R AN SFER VI NYL)

TECHNIQUES & TUTES

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O N E PAT T E R N , M AN Y CO ST UM ES

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S K ETCH ’N ’SE W - US IN G CR O QUIS

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D O T H E M ASH

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T UL L E S K IRT OVE R L AY T UL L E-TO R IAL

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H OW TO IN SE RT A G LUE-IN PUR SE FR AME

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H OW TO M AK E AN AUN T M ART H A PO UC H

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H OW TO M AK E AN AQUAR IAN FELT M AS K

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T E M PL AT ES FO R T H E S IL H O UE T T E CUT TER

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GLO SSAR Y O F SE W IN G T E R M S

HANDMADE BUSINESS

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IN STAGR AM AN ALY T ICS - PART 2

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PR O FITAB IL IT Y WO R K SH EE T

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A VISIO N B OAR D : W H ER E TO START.

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B R AN D IN G FO R S M AL L B USIN ESS

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H OW TO K EE P YO UR CO O L W H EN YO U ARE A SM AL L B USIN ESS OW N E R .

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MEG IS A MERMAID Inkling Threads

MURRAY IS A MERMAN Inkling Threads

page 144

page 150

PEARLIE DRESS & PEPLUM TOP Peach Patterns

MISS OLIVIA DRESS 1 Puddle Lane

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MAKANA MERMAID SKIRT Tadah Patterns

TRITON TANK Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

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MERMAID SHELL DOLL Daisyeyes Handmade page 156

HIGH TIDE TROUSERS Made by Jack’s Mum page 182

MELODY MERMAID TAIL Molly and Mama page 200

SCUTTLE SHORTS Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns page 220

HALLY CASUAL DRESS Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns page 229

PEARLIE &

DRESS

PEPLUM

TOP

/ designed by MARINA ROUSSEL Peach Patterns / Beginner / Sizes 1-12 / Knit fabrics / Dolman sleeve / Slim-fit or relaxed-fit bodice / 3 patch pocket styles (square, rounded or v-shaped) / Standard or narrow neckband

Photography: Poetic Light Photography Fabric: Art Gallery Icy Mint Solid Sample sewn by: Peach Patterns

6 G O TO P E A R L I E D R E S S

mAKANA MERMAID SKIRT

/ designed by LAUREN HARRIS Tadah! Patterns / Adventurous Beginner / Size Ranges 2-4, 5-7 and 8-10 / Fun and unique dress up pattern / Light to medium weight woven fabrics / Comfy elastic waistband / Instructions for quilted tail.

Photography: Poetic Light Photography Hair & Make Up: Kimidoll Makeup Artistry Sample sewn by: Tadah! Patterns Model also wears: BOO! Ultimate Suit from One Thimble issue 13. Sewn by Miss Edee Designs and embellished

by Poetic Light Photography.

miss

olivia

dress

/ designed by ANN MARTIN 1 Puddle Lane / Advanced Beginner - Intermediate / Ladies sizes 6-20 AUS / 2-16 US / Maxi dress / Faux Wrap Front / Elastic Waist Easy Fit / 2 sleeve options / Side seam pockets / Woven Fabrics

Photography: My Heart Project Model: Bella Seymour Fabric: Pink Cheesecloth Sample sewn by: Miss Edee Designs

H A L LY

CASUAL

DRESS

/ designed by JEN KENNEDY Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns / Intermediate / Sizes 1-12 / Relaxed fit summer dress / Woven fabrics / Fancy trim details along the bodice / Faced bodice / Elastic Back

Photography: Little m.e. images Fabric: Pink Linen Sample sewn by: Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

scuttle shorts

/ designed by JEN KENNEDY Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns / Confident Beginner / Sizes 3-12 / Stable knit fabric / Unisex / Shorty or Jamaica length / Low rise shorts / Elastic waistband / Plain or panelled front with folded pocket / Plain or split waistband / Optional faux waist tie

Photography: Poetic Light Photography Fabric: Pink french terry Sample sewn by: Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

TRITON TA N K

/ designed by JEN KENNEDY Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns / Confident Beginner / Sizes 1-12 / Knit fabrics with fluid drape / Unisex / Roomy fit casual tank

Left Photography: Poetic Light Photography Right Photography: Littlem.e.images

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tide

trousers

/ designed by SARAH GLEDSON Made by Jack’s Mum / Intermediate / Sizes prem-12years / Woven fabrics / Relaxed style trousers / Front patch pockets / Back double welt pockets / Elastic Waistband / Optional drawstring / Button & tab to allow them to be rolled up to long shorts

Photography: Made by Jack’s Mum Sample sewn by: Made by Jack’s Mum

mermaid POCKET

DOLL

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shell

/ designed by A I M E E DAV I S Daisyeyes Handmade / Beginner to Intermediate Stitchers / Pocket sized / Hand stitched doll / Made with wool felt and lightly stuffed

Photography: Poetic Light Photography Sample sewn by: Daisyeyes Handmade

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/ designed by SARAH MARQUET Inkling Threads / Intermediate / Free motion appliqué template

Photography: Littlem.e. images Samples sewn by: Inkling Threads

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/ designed by LAUREN WRIGHT Molly and Mama / Beginner / Sizes 3-8 / Woven quilter’s cotton outer, minky or knit plush lining / Ric rac detail / Scalloped appliquÊ front / Repeat ombre colour pattern / Quilted fin detail

Photography: Littlem.e. images Sample sewn by: Molly & Mama

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