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Winter 2018 DIGITAL SEWING MAGAZINE

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Editor + creative director Jen Kennedy Photographer + Stylist Sotik Sanderson

FEATURES WRITER Katie Magriplis

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Alison Barnett Kellie Brown Natasha Chrismas Jessie Clarke Deanne Coombes Lindsey Essary Katie Gregory Michelle Hall Kylie McGinnity Julvelyn Samson Sarah Scott Audrey Fixation Trixi Symonds Jeanine Thomlinson

Little Seren .one+two..

Ellie’s Handmade Sewvival Guide Fabric Pixie Ellie and Mac The Handcrafted Collective The Toffee Tree Handmade Kids JS Art & Design Piccolo Studio Project Run and Play Sew a Softie The Crafting Fiend

Pattern Contributors JENNIFER DESHAZER Jennuine Design www.ajennuinelife.com

SARAH GLEDSON Made by Jack’s Mum www.madebyjacksmum.com

KYLIE GERSEKOWSKI Little Moo Designs www.littlemoodesigns.com.au

Jenn has been sewing since she was a young girl. As an adult she combined her analytical and creative sides into designing patterns and launched her label Jennuine Design in 2014. Her aesthetic is simple patterns with interesting details. With two daughters, her designs lean towards girls, but she also offers unisex designs for children and plans to expand to women’s patterns. She has contributed the Pixel Pullover to this issue.

JENNIFER GOLDSMITH Frazzy Dazzles www.frazzydazzles.com

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 Beep Beep Raglan Sweater to this issue.

Kylie is the designer behind Little Moo Designs. Etched with a bohemian vibe, Little Moo Designs patterns are created for levels from beginners to intermediate. With a love of textile blends, they gear towards mixing leather and cork fabrics with woven fabrics. She believes a new outfit is an excuse for a new handbag, and what better way to personalise your outfit than sewing your own unique bag or clutch. Kylie has contributed the Pinky Promise bag to this issue.

CANDICE MASON My Felt Lady www.myfeltlady.com

Jenny began making toys when her son was a toddler. She started with sewing chickens using an op shop pattern and from there taught herself to draft so she could make her other toys come to life! She is passionate about encouraging people to try their hand at sewing and give to their children, family and friends handmade treasures that they have stitched together. Jenny has contributed Dixie the Silkie to this issue.

BERNADETTE REINECKE Duchess and Hare www.duchessandhare.com

Candice owns My Felt Lady, an Australian craft store supplying premium wool products and good old country customer service straight from her home in Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia. Over the past four years, she has found herself designing patterns to share how versatile wool felt can be. Candice has contributed the Felt Activity Board to this issue.

SARAH SCOTT Piccolo Studio www.piccolostudio.com.au

Bernadette’s love of vintage style marries a modern fit in Duchess & Hare patterns.

Creative and meticulous, she pairs a practical tone with clear tutorials, and delivers a no nonsense approach to sewing that is sure to please anyone with a vintage aesthetic.

Bernadette has contributed the Monster Mash Pinny to this issue.

KYLIE O’MAHONY Kaela’s Patch www.kaelaspatch.com.au Kylie’s had a love for sewing and quilting from a very young age, after being taught by her grandfather. In August 2016 she was able to live a dream and open a fabric and haberdashery business plus classroom, with her husband Tom. She has a love of making and creating items and being able to share this love with her customers everyday. Kylie has contributed the Take and Play Wall Hanging to this issue

LAUREN WERNLI Sew by Pattern Pieces www.etsy.com/shop/SewbyPatternPieces

Sarah is a mum to three from South Australia. She has a passion for handmade and the value of shopping small. For four years she has been selling quilts and other home décor pieces under the name Piccolo Studio and is now venturing into pattern making, something she is finding both challenging and rewarding. Sarah has contributed the Piccolo Traffic Cushions to this issue.

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Lauren began freelance patternmaking in the Year 2000. It is rare that she sees the finished result of her freelance work as it is made and shipped off straight from the factory. The decision to create her PDF pattern brand, Sew

by Pattern Pieces, came about because she wanted to learn new skills and see things made by happy home sewers around the world with her patterns. Lauren has contributed the Playtime Dress to this issue.

Things to read REGULAR COLUMNS

TECHNIQUES & TUTES

30 ... GIFT GUIDE 32 ... TRENDING FABRICS

42 ... ADDING PLAY TO FREE MOTION APPLIQUE

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SPECIAL FEATURES 36 45 54 57 71 74 78 96

... PROJECT RUN AND PLAY ... 10 STEPS TO PAIN FREE SEWING ... SEW A SOFTIE DAY ... FINDING YOUR STYLE ... KIDS CAN SEW ... SEW LIKE A PRO ... THEIR FIRST SEWING MACHINE ... PRINTERS - WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?

... DESIGN AND PRINT YOUR OWN FABRIC ... ECO-DYEING ... TIPS FOR SEWING WITH KNITS ... GLOSSARY OF SEWING TERMS ... RAINY DAY SCRAP BUSTERS ... KIDS SEWING PROJECTS SEW A FANCY SCRUNCHIE SEW A SMALL TOY WALLET SEW A DOLLY RAG QUILT ... FREEZER PAPER STENCILS

HANDMADE BUSINESS

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INVITING OTHERS IN 104 ... ALGORITHMS 101 106 ... FACEBOOK ANALYTICS 108 ... CARERS IN BUSINESS

Things to sew*

*PATTERN PAGES TO PRINT CAN BE FOUND IN THE STAND ALONE ZIP FILE. THIS IS A SEPARATE DOWNLOAD. TIP: CLICK ON THE ARTICLE & PATTERN TITLES TO FOLLOW THE HYPERLINKS THERE. TRAVEL BACK HERE USING THE FOOTER HYPERLINKS!

felt

activity

board

/ designed by CANDICE MASON My Felt Lady / Confident Beginner / A sensory felt playboard / Create lots of different scenes / No sew felt pieces (storage puch requries sewing) / Includes instructions for freezer paper stencilling or painting the felt / Includes instructions for creating the backing board using a purchased picture frame

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Photography: Sotik Sanderson Sample sewn by: My Felt Lady

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8 G O TO P L AY T I M E D R E S S

p l ay t i m e dress

/ designed by LAUREN WERNLI Sew by Pattern Pieces / Confident Beginner / Sizes 1-14 / A-line swing dress / Three cuffed sleeve styles - short sleeve, 3/4 sleeve, long sleeve / Two lengths - knee length or short / Optional feature pockets / Knit fabrics

Photography: Sotik Sanderson Samples sewn by: Sew by Pattern Pieces Model also carries Pinky Promise Bag from OT19

piccolo traffic cushions

/ designed by SARAH SCOTT Piccolo Studio / Confident Beginner to Intermediate / Set of traffic cushions includes Give Way, 60 Speed, and Stop / Finished size approximately 14�

(36cm)

Photography: Sotik Sanderson Samples sewn by: Piccolo Studio Models also wear Beep Beep Raglan Sweater, Pixel Pullover and Alfie Sweat Pants from OT19

10 G O TO P I CCO L O T R A F F I C C U S H I O N S

Photography: Patience + Mae Sample sewn by: Patience + Mae

beep

beep

raglan

/ designed by SARAH GLEDSON Made by Jack’s Mum / Confident Beginner / Sizes prem - 12 / Relaxed fit sweatshirt / Colourblocked strip down each side / Optional road appliqué and deep side pockets (perfect for hiding toy cars)

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

G O TO B E E P B E E P R AG L A N S W E AT E R 13

Photography: Sotik Sanderson Samples sewn by: Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns Models also wear Beep Beep Raglan Sweatshirt and Pixel14 Pullovers fromPOT19 G O TO I CCO L O M OO N FAC E

alfie

sw e at

pa n t s

/ designed by JEN KENNEDY Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns / Confident Beginner / Sizes 3-12 / Unisex / Knit sweat pants with four options plain with welt pockets, knee panel and welt pockets, knee panel and folded pockets, or side panel with folded pockets

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pixel pullover

/ designed by J E N N I F E R DESHAZER Jennuine Design / Intermediate / Sizes 2T-12 / Unisex / Saddle sleeve / Three options for neckline - shawl collar, scuba hood, or wide cowl / Cuffed sleeve and hem / Optional thumb hole cuff / Knit fabrics

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Photography: Sotik Sanderson Samples sewn by: Miss Edee Designs Models also wear Alfie Sweat Pants from OT19

ta k e

and

p l ay

wa l l

hanging

/ designed by KYLIE O’MAHONY Kaela’s Patch / Confident Beginner / Finished size 27in x 27in (68cm x 68cm) / 12 blocks to choose from

Photography: Sotik Sanderson Sample sewn by: Kaela’s Patch Model also wears Monster Mash Pinny from OT19

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monster mash

pinny

/ designed by BERNADETTE REINECKE Duchess and Hare / Confident Beginner / Sizes 1/2-12 / Features welt pocket “mouth�, one button eye and one embroidered eye on the bodice. / Skirt has a flat front with elastic back & sides / Stripwork skirt / Large elastic topped pockets / Straps cross & tie at back / Adjustable fit / Woven fabrics

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Photography: Sotik Sanderson Samples sewn by: One Thimble

pinkY

promise

bag / designed by KYLIE GERSEKOWSKI Little Moo Designs / Advanced Beginner / Internal slip pocket / Customisable cross body strap / Optional piping / Bonus tutorials adding an eyelet/ grommet for headphones, and a removable lip gloss holder / Woven fabrics

Photography: Sotik Sanderson Sample sewn by: Little Moo Designs Model also wears Monster Mash Pinny from OT19

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dixie the

silkie

/ designed by JENNIFER GOLDSMITH Frazzy Dazzles / Intermediate / Pattern for Dixie the Silkie and her flight helmet / Sewn with a mix of faux fur, felt and fleece / Finished size 25cm (10�) when wearing flight helmet

Photography: Sotik Sanderson Sample sewn by: Frazzy Dazzles Girl model also wears Monster Mash Pinny and boy models wear Alfie Sweat Pants, Beep Beep Raglan Sweater and Pixel Pullover from OT19

2 4 G O TO D I X I E T H E S I L K I E

Photography: One Thimble Sample sewn by: Frazzy Dazzles

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