One Thimble Issue 20 Sneak Peek

spring 2018

DIGITAL SEWING MAGAZINE

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Editor + creative director Jen Kennedy editorial assistant Alison Barnett

FEATURES WRITER Katie Magriplis

PHOTOGRAPHERS Liz Elliott Alison Hally Elizabeth Pohlmann

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Alison Barnett Deanne Coombes Liz Elliott Jen Kennedy Katie Magriplis Kylie McGinnity Nikki Marsh Karyn Rastrick Jeanine Thomlinson Lauren Wright

Little Seren Fabric Pixie Thread Faction Studio Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns So Sew Katie Handmade Kids Bubby and Me Creations Libby and Mae The Crafting Fiend Molly and Mama

Pattern Contributors STEPH CARTON The Eli Monster www.theelimonster.com

LIZ ELLIOTT Thread Faction Studio www.threadfaction.com

JEN KENNEDY Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns www.ainsleefox.com

NIKKI MARSH Bubby and Me Creations www.bubbyandme.com

Steph began sewing as a small child. As an adult, she combined that knowledge of sewing with her enthusiasm for human factors and ergonomics to create sewing patterns that are both beautiful and well fitting. The Eli Monster combines the look of vintage with modern, time saving techniques.

Steph has contributed the Surfen Cover Up to this issue.

Liz is a mum of two girls from Brisbane, Australia.

She has been sewing since she was six years old and now believes she is the luckiest girl in the world to be making her way as the designer behind Thread Faction Studios. She loves the challenge of designing clothes that are as easy to make as they are to wear. Liz has contributed the #121 Ringer Raglan and the #122 Retro Romper to this issue.

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. She loves helping you get those ... “Serious!?! You made that?!” moments. Sewing changed her life and now she’s on a mission to help sewing change the lives of others. Jen has contributed the Saltwater Skirt and the Daisy Ray Dress to this issue.

With a love of sewing and creating, Nikki has created a business that she is truly passionate about. Whether it be patterns or fabric, her designs are fun and practical with a modern twist. Nikki has contributed the Riptide Boardshorts to this issue.

ANN MARTIN 1 Puddle Lane www.1puddlelane.com

MARTINA NOBLE Noble Cubs www.noblecubs.com

SARAH SCOTT Piccolo Studio www.piccolostudio.com.au

STEPHANIE WOODSON Swoodson Says www.swoodsonsays.com

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 Camilla Kaftan to this issue.

Martina has a background in early childhood education which is where her passion to enrich children's play has come from. She began sewing with her mum and nanna from a young age, which gave her the skills to bring you her products. Being creative and seeing little ones learning are both passions of hers. Martina has contributed the Rock Pool Catch Game to this issue.

Sarah is a mum of 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 Beach Blanket to this issue.

Stephanie blogs and sells patterns at SwoodsonSays.com, with a focus on softies, using up scraps, refashioning, and embroidery. She loves making fun things for her kids to wear and play with! Stephanie has contributed the Big Ocean Appliqués to this issue.

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Things to read

32 FROM DAY TO NIGHT

71 LIBBY AND MAE TOTE BAG TUTORIAL

37 HOW TO BOOST YOUR CREATIVITY

78 ADD A ZIPPER TO A READY MADE TOP

40 GIFT GUIDE

OR DRESS

42 TRENDING FABRICS

86 GLOSSARY OF SEWING TERMS

46 THE CUTTING EDGE

90 TAKING HOLIDAYS FROM YOUR

50 MAKING FRIENDS WITH FIDDLY

BUSINESS

FABRICS

92 DESIGNING YOUR OWN FABRIC -

54 5 WAYS TO USE BIAS BINDING

MAKING SEAMLESS REPEATS

56 TYPES OF ELASTIC

100 PRACTICAL TIP S FOR OVERCOMING

58 HOW TO GUIDE FOR SHIRRING

OVERWHELM

60 TROUBLESHOOTING SHIRRING

102 REVIEW OF "PROFIT FIRST" BOOK

62 KNIT BUTTONHOLE TIP S

104 HOW NEGATIVE SELF-TALK IS

63 BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO PEACHSKIN

HURTING YOUR BUSINESS

64 HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PIPING

106 DISCOUNTS & OFFERS

66 SUNNIES CASE TUTORIAL

107 ZIPLINES WITH MR FOX

Things to sew* 1 Puddle Lane pitch for One Thimble Magazine Issue 20 Miss Camilla Kaftan

Miss Camilla Kaftan Available in sizes 2XS - 6XL. It’s a beginners pattern and one that will be made over and over again for the hot summer months.

Made from cotton voile, rayon, lightweight cotton, chiffon, georgette.

The front and back patterns are the same with the only difference being the necklines.

The only seams are the shoulder and the side seams.

STAND ALONE PRICE AU$12

The Eli Monster

#121 RINGER RAGLAN Thread Faction Studio

#122 RETRO ROMPER Thread Faction Studio

page 110

page 114

page 119

page 130

RIPTIDE BOARDSHORTS Bubby and Me Creations

ROCK POOL CATCH

BIG OCEAN APPLIQUÉS

Noble Cubs

Swoodson Says

page 142

page 149

page 163

SALTWATER SKIRT Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns page 167

MISS CAMILLA KAFTAN

SURFEN COVER UP

1 Puddle Lane

1puddlelane.com.au

DAISY RAY DRESS Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns page 182

PICCOLO BEACH MAT Piccolo Studio page 192

*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!

rock

pool

c atc h

/ designed by MARTINA NOBLE Noble Cubs / Confident Beginner / Includes pattern for a fishing rod and hook and 10 small rock pool creatures. / Magnets hidden within the hook and rock pool creatures are the key to this game.

Photography: Elizabeth Pohlmann Photography Sample sewn by: Noble Cubs

Photography: Ali Hally Sample sewn by: Noble Cubs Boy model wears: #121 Ringer Raglan with Riptide Boardshorts from OT20 Girl model wears: #122 Retro Romper from OT20

#122

RETRO

ROMPER

/ designed by LIZ ELLIOTT Thread Faction Studio / Intermediate / Sizes 2-10 / Sleeveless cut finished at armholes, legs and neck with wrapped binding / Button or snap front closure / Knit fabrics

Photography Left: Ali Hally Photography Right: Liz Elliott Samples sewn by: Thread Faction Studio

#121

ringer

raglan

/ designed by LIZ ELLIOTT Thread Faction Studio / Confident Beginner / Sizes 2 – 10 / Raglan cut tee with two sleeve lengths: a short ‘ringer’ style or 3/4 length ‘baseball’ style / Choose between band or wrapped binding / Knit fabrics

Photography: Liz Elliott Sample sewn by: Thread Faction Studio

Photography: Ali Hally #121 Ringer Raglan Sample sewn by:Thread Faction Studio Model also wears Riptide Boardshorts from OT20

riptide boardshorts

/ designed by NIKKI MARSH Bubby and Me Creations / Confident Beginner / For boys / Sizes 1-14 / Elastic waistband / Panels for showcasing contrast fabrics or colourblocking / Optional piping / Woven fabrics

Photography: Elizabeth Pohlmann Photography Sample sewn by: Bubby and Me Creations Model also wears #121 Ringer Raglan from OT20

S A LT WAT E R SKIRT

/ designed by JEN KENNEDY Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns / Confident Beginner / Girls sizes 2-12 / Wrap or faux wrap with adjustable elastic waistband / Choose between button, tie or d-ring closure / Optional inseam pockets / Woven fabrics

Photography: Ali Hally Sample sewn by: Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns Model also wears Calla Lily Crop Top by Jennuine Design from OT12

bIG

OCEAN

appliqués

/ designed by STEPHANIE WOODSON Swoodson Says / Beginner / Includes whale and shark templates / Finished size approx.

8.5” x 4” (21.5cm x 10cm) / Scrap busting project

Photography: Elizabeth Pohlmann Photography Samples sewn by: Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns Model also wears Calla Lily Crop Top by Jennuine Design from OT12

Photography: Elizabeth Pohlmann Photography Sample sewn by: Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns Photography: Candice Ayala Sample sewn by: Candice Ayala

surfen cover

up

/ designed by STEPH CARTON The Eli Monster / Beginner / Sizes 1-2 to 16 / Minimal cutting and fitting / Square neckline with single button closure / Fully lined neckline / 3/4 sleeves / Instructions included for optional pom pom or tassel accent trim

miss

camilla

k a f ta n

/ designed by ANN MARTIN 1 Puddle Lane / Beginner / Sizes 2-4AU/0-2US to 24-26AU/20-22US / Comfortable to wear and easy to sew / The only seams are the shoulders and side seams / V neck front / Floaty sleeve and side seam / Knee Length / Side Splits

1 Puddle Lane pitch for v o i l e , r a y o n , One Thimble Magazin l i g h t w e i g h t c o t t oIssue n ,20

/ Make from cotton

chiffon or georgette Miss Camilla Kaftan

Miss Camilla Kaftan Available in sizes 2XS - 6XL. It’s a beginners pattern and one that will be made over and over again for the hot summer months.

Made from cotton voile, rayon, lightweight cotton, chiffon, georgette.

The front and back patterns are the same with the only difference being the necklines.

The only seams are the shoulder and the side seams.

1puddlelane.com.au

Photography: Elizabeth Pohlmann Photography Sample sewn by: Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

piccolo beach

m at

/ designed by SARAH SCOTT Piccolo Studio / Round blanket / Multiple design options / Quick sew / Water proof option

Photography left: Liz Elliott Photography top right: Piccolo Studio Photography bottom right: Elizabeth Pohlmann Photography Sample sewn by: Piccolo Studio Model wears Daisy Ray Dress from OT20

daisy

r ay

casual

dress

/ designed by JEN KENNEDY Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns / Confident Beginner / Girls sizes 1-12 / Front cutout and sweet tie detail / Lined front bodice / Shirred elastic back / Woven fabrics

Photography left: Ali Hally Photography right: Liz Elliott Samples sewn by: Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

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