Contributing Pattern Designers ALICIA BROWN Felt with Love Designs www.feltwithlovedesigns.com Alicia created Felt With Love Designs to share the fun and creative toys and activities she designs for her daughter. Her favorite toys to design are finger puppets, quiet book pages, and softies. Her blog specialises in felt projects but also covers lots of other sewing adventures. She has contributed the Circus Toss Game pattern to this issue.
REBECCA GRECO Hugs are fun www.hugsarefun.com Rebecca is a creative mom with two young daughters. She began blogging to show cross stitch designs, though lately embroidery and English paper pieced quilting have been her favorites, but she loves experimenting and has an ever-growing work-in-progress pile. Rebecca has Treasure Map embroidery to this issue.
NIKKI MARSH Bubby and Me www.bubbyandmecreations.com.au With a strong history of sewing and creating, this is an exciting evolution of Nikki’s business. Her designs are fun and practical with a modern twist. Nikki has contributed the Willow Dress to this issue.
EMMA WENGER Emkie Designs www.emkiedesigns.com Emma is the designer behind Emkie Designs. She started out in 2012 as For My Little Monster designing and creating adorable toys for her customers. Over the last year, Emma has moved into designing sewing patterns, and using her knowledge of teaching, strives to help you create the bag of your dreams! Because of this change in direction Emma has recently re-branded as Emkie Designs. Emma has contributed the Adventure Case to this issue.
STEPHANIE BULL Felicity Sewing Patterns www.felicitysewingpatterns.com
SARAH CAPORN Hunting for Ladybugs www.huntingforladybugs.com.au Sarah lives an idyllic life on a farm in Western Australia. She knows her way around a sewing machine and an internet connection combining the two loves to run her business Hunting for Ladybugs. She loves particularly tricky custom orders – or as she prefers to see it, problem solving with fabric! Sarah has contributed the Clubhouse cushion to this issue.
Stephanie lives high up in the Blue Mountains where she grows the best tasting, totally organic apples and cherries in her monster garden. She is now retired after 40+ years in the rag trade in Sydney as a designer, pattern maker and product developer. She started Felicity Sewing Patterns in 2012 for a more creative, fun and easier way of earning an income. Stephanie has contributed the Willow Shirt to this issue.
MEL HENRY Filles a Maman www.fillesamaman.net
WENDY JEAN Bugaloo Basics Designs www.etsy.com/au/shop/BugalooBasics Wendy lives and work from her home on the beautiful Sunshine Coast Qld. Although she has been sewing and drafting her own patterns for over 30 years for pleasure, it was just 5 years ago that she was persuaded to take it online. Her favourite thing to do is sit by the water with travel mug in hand just listening to my surroundings. Wendy has contributed the Claudia Dress to this issue.
Mel is a French-Canadian designer, mother of 3 girls. That’s where the name ‘’Filles à Maman” (Mommy’s daughter) came. Her designs are modern and simple and her patterns are evolving with her customer needs. She loves to work with testers to bring the pattern to a higher level. She has contributed to Jolie Skirt to this issue.
ALANA PRITCHARD Rosie Petal www.facebook.com/RosiePetalKids
IRENE VALLE Serger Pepper www.sergerpepper.com
Alana is the creator behind Rosie Petal, a boutique which specialises in fun, everyday separates for girls and boys. She has been sewing for over 20 years, and has recently made her first pattern after not finding what she was looking for in the PDF world. Alana has contributed the Enid Slouch Beanie to this issue.
STEPHANIE WOODSON Swoodson Says www.swoodsonsays.com Stephanie Woodson is a creative blogger, sharing her recent experiments and free tutorials at Swoodsonsays.com. Swoodson Says PDF patterns are designed for busy kids, encouraging open-ended play and imagination! Stephanie has contributed the Adventure Pennant and Flag set to this issue.
Irene is the Italian creative mind behind Serger Pepper. She has sewn for most of her life and her goal is to design versatile PDF patterns that you can easily use to sew cute but practical clothes that will fit everyday of your life. Refashion addicted, Craftsy authour, overlocker fanatic, Irene has contributed the Playproof Dungarees to this issue.
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Article Contributors
RUSSELL ALLERT Russell Allert Digital
DEBRA CHASE Stitching Rules
SYLVIA CHIERCHIA Beautiful Money
DEANNE COOMBES Fabric Pixie
JESS DEWIT Gracious Threads
CHRYSTAL ELLIS Poetic Light Photography
EDITOR + CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jen Kennedy
PHOTOGRAPY + STYLING Chrystal Ellis ........... Poetic Light Photography
COVER STORY
KYLIE HAMMOND Handbag Hardware Australia
REBECCA MCAFEE Finn’s Door
LISA RATFORD two pretty poppets
KATIE MAGRIPLIS So Sew Katie
KYLIE MCGINNITY Handmade Kids
MELINA SELTSIKAS Mini Mad by MAD Designs
Playproof Dungarees ................ Serger Pepper Enid Slouch Beanie ....................... Rosie Petal Willow Shirt ............... Felicity Sewing Patterns Adventure Flags ..................... Swoodson Says Willow Dress ................................ Bubby & me LINDSEY MARSH Sew to Grow
REECE MONTGOMERY Happy Okapi
LEESA SIMPSON Sew Boxes
MARTINA NOBLE Noble Cubs
BETHANY RAYMOND Sew Not Perfect
CARLY TARGATO Miss Edee Designs
Little Miss Mulberry & the Dragon
JAMIE VAN HAAREN
Contents REGULAR COLUMNS
Letters to the editor...............................................................8 Dear Ripper..........................................................................9 Trending fabrics ................................................................36 Sewing Spirit - Sewing for Charity Australia.......................43 - Doll patterns for Rafiki Mwema .................44 - VW sewing adventure ...............................45 Gift guide...........................................................................46 Offers & discounts ..........................................................108 Ziplines ..........................................................................109
SHOULD YOU PRE-WASH?
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The science behind fabric. Results of Katie’s pre-washing experiments - just how much did her sample fabrics shrink?
SPECIAL FEATURES
Tips for choosing awesome fabric combinations.................40 To wash or not to wash? - That is the question....................48 Interview with Melina Seltsikas ..........................................54 I don’t own an overlocker/serger ........................................58 Where’s your sewjo? .........................................................59
SEWING TECHNIQUES
Which stitch is which? ..................................................... 61 5 steps to perfect piping.....................................................64 Interfacing : It’s what’s inside that counts ..........................67 Installing prong back turn locks .........................................70 Sewing with fur .................................................................76
BAG HARDWARE
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Learn how to install prong back turn locks, it’s not as tricky as you might think!
SEWING TUTES
Fur collar pattern ..............................................................78 Reverse applique pillow ....................................................80 Make a reusable colouring-in mat .....................................87 How to pattern hack : Bonfire Jacket to cardigan ................94
HANDMADE BUSINESS ARTICLES
The 3 biggest money mistakes ..........................................96 Turn your passion into profit ..............................................99 Time management tips ....................................................101 Instagram marketing 101 ................................................102 Shop the shoot ...............................................................106
PASSION TO PROFIT 5 tried and proven tips for getting your sewing business started.
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Enid Slouch Beanie .........256
Claudia Dress.......................138
Clubhouse Cushion ........265
Knit bodice with woven skirt dress. Long or no sleeve option. Size 2-10. Woven dress, with either long or short sleeve options. Size 2-10.
Willow Shirt ........................157
Slouch beanie sewn from knit fabric. Optional button tab. Size 12 months to adult. Large 1m x 1m x 0.25m deep cushion.
The Adventure Case .......271
Casual easy fitting woven fabric shirt suitable for boys or girls. Size 4-14 years.
Insulated Lunch Tote. Woven fabric outer and laminated fabric inside. Measuring 9” tall x 10½” wide x 5” deep (23cm x 27cm x 13cm).
Jolie Skirt ............................192
Treasure Map Embroidery ..289
Simple above the knee skirt with elastic waistband, optional front pleat and decorative tie. Sew from woven or knit fabrics. Size 12 months to 14 years.
Playproof Dungarees ..........207 Woven dungarees with 3 length options, 3 bib options, 3 patch shapes in 2 sizes, patch pockets, hip pockets, optional elastic back waistband and back rounded yoke. Size 2 to 16.
Hand Embroidery pattern.
The Adventure Flags ..............318
Choose from 9 picture & 2 text appliques. You can apply them to a geometric or triangular flag or triangular or rectangular bunting.
Pretend Play Adventure Kit........323 Handsew the Binoculars, Compass, Flashlight & Magnifying Glass from felt for a fun pretend play adventure kit.
Sewing Patternns
Willow Dress .......................110
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Photography: Poetic Light Photography Willow Dress Sleeveless option Fabric: Bari J Ackerman - Millie Fleur Bodice: Microburst in tropic Skirt: Miss Thread in Dijon
WILLOW DRESS - Bubby & Me Creations • • • •
Sleeveless or long sleeved Knit bodice with woven skirt Elastic waist Size 2-10
SKILLS LEARNED • •
How to sew with knit fabric How to sew a ruffle armhole
Photography: Poetic Light Photography Willow Dress Long Sleeve option Fabric: Bari J Ackerman - Millie Fleur Bodice: Line Drawings in Blueing Skirt: Collage Poise in Deco
PLAYPROOF DUNGAREES - Serger Pepper • • • • •
Three length options (extra long to be rolled-up at the ankles, ankle cuffs and mid-thigh) Hip pockets with optional ruffles Back elastic waistband option, to fine-tune the waist fit Three bib pocket options (hidden, patch and kangaroo) Size 2-16
SKILLS LEARNED • •
Photography: Poetic Light Photography Playproof Dungaree Fabric: Spotlight stretch velveteen
How to sew a patch pocket How to choose your options for a multi option pattern
ADVENTURE CASE - Emkie Designs • •
Insulated lunch tote With zip and tongue locks
SKILLS LEARNED •
How to install thumb locks
TREASURE MAP - Hugs are Fun •
Hand embroidered treasure map
SKILLS LEARNED •
How to handsew using stem stitch and back stitch
PRETEND PLAY ADVENTURE KIT - Felt with Love Designs •
Felt Magnifying glass, compass, binoculars and flashlight toy
SKILLS LEARNED •
How to hand sew with wool felt
Photography: Poetic Light Photography Patterns: Adventure Case Treasure Map Embroidery Pretend Play Adventure Kit (sample sewn by Lauren from Molly & Mama)
Photography: Poetic Light Photography Claudia Dress Long Sleeve Option
CLAUDIA DRESS - Bugaloo Basics Designs • • • •
Long or short sleeve options Button front Bias bound neckline Size 2-10
SKILLS LEARNED • •
How to sew a bias bound neckline How to sew a gathered sleeve with a banded hem
Photography: Poetic Light Photography Patterns: Jolie Skirt Bonfire Jacket (pattern hacked to cardigan)
JOLIE SKIRT - Filles a maman • • • • •
Elastic Waistband Optional front pleat and decorative tie All seasons Suitable for knit or woven fabrics Size 12months to 14 years
SKILLS LEARNED • •
How to sew a box pleat How to sew an elastic waistband
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Photography: Poetic Light Photography Willow Shirt Fabric: Left - Mustard Linen Right - Sarah Jane - Let’s Pretend - When I am King
WILLOW SHIRT - Felicity Sewing Patterns • • • •
Unisex long or short sleeve shirt Simple collar with faced lapel Double yoke with box pleat Size 4-14 years
SKILLS LEARNED • • •
How to sew a faced cuff with button tab How to sew sleeves How to sew a double yoke with box pleat
Photography: Poetic Light Photography Clubhouse Cushion Fabric: Top from reclaimed shirts & jackets Sides & bottom from dark denim
CLUBHOUSE CUSHION - Hunting for Ladybugs • • •
Large beanbag 1mx1mx0.25m (40”x40”x10”) Side zip and handle Outer and Inner cover
SKILLS LEARNED • • •
Patchwork piecing Sewing with continuous zipper Creating a fabric cube