spring 2019
DIGITAL SEWING MAGAZINE
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Pattern Contributors JANELLE BARNES Peppa n Salt www.facebook.com/peppansalt
Janelle is a mum to four kids and loves to teach them handmade skills. She learnt herself as a child and her passion has grown over the years. Janelle loves a challenge and thrives on thinking outside of the box. Learning new skills is really important to her, as is the support of her family and friends. Janelle has contributed the Cinnamon Tote to this issue. JILL COPPOCK Jilly Atlanta Patterns www.etsy.com/shop/JillyAtlanta
Jill learnt to sew as a child but it was when she began working for Ann Taylor that she took her skills to another level - she began altering patterns to create the kind of clothing she was selling. When her first girl was born she began making her own patterns and with her husband’s encouragement and help, they started JillyAtlanta Patterns. Jill has contributed the Camden Dress to this issue.
LIZ ELLIOTT Thread Faction Studio www.threadfaction.com
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. Liz loves the challenge of designing clothes that are as easy to make as they are to wear. Liz has contributed the #131 Drop Crotch Track Pants to this issue. LAUREN HARRIS Tadah Patterns www.tadahsewing.com.au
Lauren is the face behind Tadah 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! Lauren has worn many hats in her adult life, most of which have revolved around teaching. Lauren has contributed the Elliot Romper to this issue.
JEN KENNEDY Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns www.ainsleefox.com.au
Jen shows us how to add a patch pocket to her Archie Tailored Shirt Pattern.
ANN MARTIN 1 Puddle Lane Patterns www.1puddlelane.com.au
Ann shows us how to add a dolman sleeve and cuffs and shorten her Miss Olivia Dress pattern.
BERNADETTE REINECKE Duchess and Hare Patterns www.shop.duchessandhare.com
Bernadette shows us how to turn her Monster Mash Pinny into an apron.
SARAH SCOTT Piccolo Studio www.piccolostudio.com.au
Sarah shows us how to add a handy carry strap to her Piccolo Beach Mat.
Things to read
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Things to sew* #131 DROP CROTCH TRACK PANTS Thread Faction Studio
CINNAMON TOTE
THE CAMDEN DRESS
THE ELLIOT ROMPER
Peppa n Salt
Jilly Atlanta Patterns
Tadah Patterns
page 92
page 103
page 110
page 127
*PATTERN PAGES TO PRINT CAN BE FOUND IN THE STAND ALONE ZIP FILE. THIS IS A SEPARATE DOWNLOAD.
pattern hacks MISS OLIVIA DRESS - #OT16
PICCOLO BEACH MAT - #OT20
- ADD A DOLMAN SLEEVE
- ADD A CARRY STRAP
- ADD A SLEEVE CUFF
- ADD A POCKET
ARCHIE SHIRT - #OT6
MONSTER MASH PINNY - #OT19
- ADD A PATCH POCKET
- CONVERT TO AN APRON
WITH FLAP
- SHORTEN A CURVED HEM
1 Puddle Lane
Piccolo Studio Patterns
Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns
Duchess and Hare Patterns
page 76
page 66
page 62
page 72
Photography: Idle Sunshine Model also wears pattern hacked Miss Olivia Dress Samples sewn by: Idle Sunshine
cinnamon tote
/ designed by JANELLE BARNES Peppa n Salt / Beginner / Large divider pockets that can be pushed to the side when not in use / Fully lined / For sturdy woven fabrics
Photography: One Thimble Sample sewn by: Peppa N Salt
THE
CAMDEN
DRESS
/ designed by JILL COPPOCK Jilly Atlanta Patterns / Confident Beginner / Sizes 2-14 / Easy sew + wear / Short sleeve or elbow length sleeve / Vintage or knee length / Dolman-style sleeves / Round neckline / Buttons (or snaps!) in back / Deep hem / Curved waistline seam
Photography: Jilly Atlanta Patterns Samples sewn by: Jilly Atlanta Patterns
The
Elliot
Romper
/ designed by LAUREN HARRIS Tadah Patterns / Adventurous Beginner Woven Pattern / Sizes 0000-4 / Unisex romper with relaxed easy fit / Long or short sleeves / Long or short legs and a playsuit version / Optional snap crotch for easy changing.
Photography: One Thimble Sample sewn by: Peppa n Salt
#131 Drop
Crotch
Track
Pa n t s
/ designed by LIZ ELLIOTT Thread Faction Studio / Beginner / Unisex / Kids Sizes 2-14 / Elastic waist with optional faux waist tie / Kangaroo pocket / Dropped crotch (with gusset) / Narrow/fitted legs / Full, beginner friendly instructions for custom fit
Photography: Fleur Van Haaster Sebregts Sample sewn by: Fleur Van Haaster Sebregts
Photography: One Thimble Samples sewn by: Peppa n Salt Girl Model also wears Triton Tank from OT16 Boy Model also wears Archie Shirt from OT6
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Photography: One Thimble Sample sewn by: Peppa n Salt
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Photography: Asha Robin Sample sewn by: Asha Robin
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hack
USING THE ARCHIE SHIRT O R I G I N A L LY I N C LU D E D I N OT 6 Designed by JEN KENNEDY Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns
/ Lined pocket / Pattern pieces for angled patch pocket and pocket flap included
pinny
to
apron
hack
USING THE MONSTER MASH PINNY O R I G I N A L LY I N C LU D E D I N OT 1 9 Designed by BERNADETTE REINECKE Duchess and Hare Patterns
/ Measurements for neck and waist ties included / Optional fold up pocket
dolman
sleeve
hack
USING THE MISS OLIVIA DRESS O R I G I N A L LY I N C LU D E D I N OT 1 6
sleeve
cuff
hack
USING THE MISS OLIVIA DRESS O R I G I N A L LY I N C LU D E D I N OT 1 6
shortening hem
a
curved
hack
USING THE MISS OLIVIA DRESS O R I G I N A L LY I N C LU D E D I N OT 1 6 Designed by ANN MARTIN 1 Puddle Lane
/ Detailed instructions for how to adjust your pattern pieces.
Photography: One Thimble Sample sewn by: Peppa n Salt
Photography: Piccolo Studio Fabric: 100% ticking and gingham fabrics Sample sewn by: Piccolo Studio
picnic
blanket
holder
U S I N G T H E P I CCO LO B E AC H M AT O R I G I N A L LY I N C LU D E D I N OT 1 9 Designed by SARAH SCOTT Piccolo Studio
/ Easily adjustable to fit most things including yoga mats, beach towels, even kindy bedding. / Handy pocket for essentials
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