SNEAK PEEK INSIDE EDITION 2
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Lauren Harris Fresh Patterns & Designs fresh-designs.com.au facebook.com/ FreshDesignsAustralia
Lauren adds a ‘fresh’ twist to classic designs to bring you bright and funky patterns which are not only easy and fun to sew, but give you top quality professional results.. For this edition Lauren shows how to make a Gypsy Shrug.
Kate McAuley Pattern Emporium patternemporium.com facebook.com/patternemporium
Kate has a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion from RMIT and has been working in the fashion industry since 1989. She has extensive experience in all areas of design and pattern making as well as with her own indie labels. For this edition Kate shows us how to make premmie harem pants with options!
Kellie Rout Emphasis Hair Studio
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Kellie captured the fantastic photos in this edition.
Eve Dewhurst Fabric Direct
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Eve started her fabric business over 5 years ago to bring ranges of stunning fabrics to the local online market. With her Mum, she has a range of patterns for quilts, accessories and toys. For this edition Eve has submitted the amazing quilt pattern.
Jenna Bell Apple and Fig Patterns appleandfig.weebly.com facebook.com/appleandfig
Jenna is our go to person for graphic design work.
Rachel Muntz Little Cherubs
Simone Kleefsman India’s Closet
Lauren Roberts Alana Kelly Bebeloush Designs Yumminess Textiles
Holly Rodway Puppy Dogs Tails Or Elsie
Suzie Eddy Shnooks Fabrics
Lana Schijvens Oh Baby Australia
Samantha Ormiston The Handmade Business Mentor
Ali Hally Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Sarah Scott Piccolo Studio If you have an article that you’d like to contribute to One Thimble or an idea or technique you’d like to have us cover, I’d love to hear from you at hello@onethimble.com.au
Contents PDF PATTERNS
PATTERN OVERVIEW................................PAGE 3 PATTERN PAGE LIFTOUT................................. 132 Duchess Vest .....................................................18 Gypsy Shrug .......................................................28 Twist Dress .........................................................42 Ranger Shorts ....................................................54 Time Traveller Vest ..............................................64 Itty Bitty Harems .................................................74 Sweet Charlotte Quilt.......................................... 84 Posey Dress.......................................................104 Steam Train Applique.........................................122 page 6 onethimble.com.au
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PLEASURE
Introducing StitchBox Monthly ............................23 Physio Guide to S.E.W .......................................36 Bowerbird Fabric Trends......................................70 Fabric Facts Found............................................113 Exclusive OT offers............................................128 Ziplines .............................................................131
INTERVIEWS
Lauren Roberts ...................................................62 Jennifer Paganelli ...............................................82
s TECHNIQUES FootLoose - Ruffler Foot ....................................24 Nanny Fox’s Finishing School ...........................52 Handsewing - Ladderstitch ...............................72 Features for kids clothes - False Hem.............103 Overlockering round a circle ..........................114 Mini Glossary of Sewing Terms .......................118 Who’s Afraid of - Buttonholes ..........................126
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Facebook Interaction......................................... 26 How to be Market Ready ...................................33 Investigating Postage Options...........................35 Business or Hobby ............................................49 Three Steps to Creating Balance ......................51 What are you selling - pricing ............................61 Service Review - Website Themes ................... 80 Product Presentation .......................................100 Business Bites - Sew Jo ..................................102 Starting again ..................................................116 DIY Guide to photographing stock .................119 Emotional X-factor to selling.............................127 Business Make Over.........................................130
PATTERN BY JEN OF AINSLEE FOX BOUTIQUE PATTERNS
Duchess frilly vest My daughter Kt, is very fond of my mannequins - she likes to dance with them and sometimes lets them take part in her “imaginings�. One day I came into my sewing room to find one had been redressed with a half finished bodice backwards over another dress. As soon as I saw it I started imagining how a frilly vest could add froufrou to simple dresses.
This vest has been designed to be worn over the Twist Dress. When buttoned the contrast panel in the twist dress will remain covered letting you give yet another look to your Twist!
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PATTERN BY LAUREN OF FRESH DESIGNS
ypsy Shrug This light little shrug is perfect for the change of seasons. Use it to layer over summer sleeveless dresses and tops, to get some extra wear from them as the days get cooler. Fabulous also as a sunsafe shoulder cover, over those same outfits for picnics and other adventures.
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PATTERN BY JEN OF AINSLEE FOX BOUTIQUE PATTERNS
wist Shift dress This dress has lots of fun features to make it fabulous for casual get togethers. It has welt pockets for collecting treasures, a contrast panel where you can play with fabric combinations and it is reversible which is a real plus if you have a little one who spills or who likes to change their outfit to suit their mood!
The Ranger Shorts are intended to be an easy ďŹ t, long cargo short with room for comfortable play and adventuring. The dâ€?ring half belts replace elastic at the front for a flat front look. They also allow the fit of the shorts to be adjusted as your little one grows. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RANGER SHORTS DO NOT ACCOMODATE NAPPIES/DIAPERS. I have included the size 2, for toilet trained children, for whom size 2 shorts that accomodate nappies/diapers are too roomy. If you are making these to sell, it will be important to note in your listing descriptions that these shorts do not accomodate diapers/nappies as otherwise you will come across sizing issues if they are purchased for size 2 children who do wear nappies/diapers.
PATTERN BY JEN OF AINSLEE FOX HANDMADE
Ranger Shorts
I adore the look of vests on boys! I love how they add a timeless classic look to any outfit. I’m also a fan of Grandpa cardigans and their contrast trim. With this vest I combined the two ideas. This vest is so vesatile especially for Autumn - wear it over a t-shirt or collared shirt, done up or undone.
PATTERN BY JEN OF AINSLEE FOX HANDMADE
vest
Time Traveller
PATTERN BY KATE OF THE PATTERN EMPORIUM
Itty harems Bitty Our Itty Bitty Bottoms are sweet little harem pants designed for little & premmie* babies.
These little bursts of cuteness come in 3 dierent styles, all with elastic waist & ankle ďŹ nishes. A: Itty Bitty Frilly Bottoms: featuring pretty little side frill detail. B: Itty Bitty Premmie Bottoms: basic little harem pants with no side seams. C: Itty Bitty Ruffle Bottoms: with 2 rows of of gorgeously adorable ruffles across the butt. * (Premmie is Aussie for premature or preemie baby)
Sweet Eve & Debby often design quilts with larger blocks showcasing the fabrics. The quilt designed for One Thimble features 5� square blocks as well as sweet applique birds. It also features stars Eve’s favourite and must have for any pretty quilt
. . . ruffles!
PATTERN BY DEBBY & EVE OF FABRIC DIRECT
Charlotte quilt
Party dresses have got to be one of my favourite things to make. I adore the idea of my dresses being part of special times in little ones lives. The Posie Dress is a basic button back party dress style with simple shoulder frills and a sash where you can show off your creativity. It’s the sort of dress that I hope will give confident beginners the confidence to attempt more complex party dresses & more experienced sewists a basic pattern to customise with their own flair!
PATTERN BY JEN OF AINSLEE FOX BOUTIQUE PATTERNS
Pos ey party dress
Kt loves getting Daddy to draw things for her. This applique was inspired by a sketch of a steamtrain that she got him to draw for her cousin.
PATTERN BY MR FOX
appliquĂŠ
Steam train