SNEAK PEEK INSIDE
ISSUE 7 DIGITAL sewing MAGAZINE
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SARAH MARQUET Ric-Rac & Retro www. ricracandretro.bigcartel.com
a shout-out to all the
Pattern Contributors for Issue 7!
JAALA PEDLEY Threading Rainbows www.threadingrainbows.com.au Jaala is a Primary School Teacher who first started sewing 7 years ago when she had her son. She started off making quilts and loved creating masterpieces out of fabric. She turned to clothes when her daughter came along. Her focus is on fun, funky and easy patterns for the whole family. Jaala has contributed the Bedtime Buddies Pattern to this issue.
SUZANNE WALLACE Threading Rainbows www.threadingrainbows.com.au Suzanne’s love affair with sewing started way back in primary school. There was a lull in her sewing activities when she bought a rundown house on a beef cattle farm on the Northern Rivers of NSW. It was when her grandchildren came along that, her love affair with sewing was rekindled. She has contributed the Bedtime Buddies Pattern to this issue.
KYLIE GERSEKOWSKI Little Moo Designs www.littlemoodesigns.com.au Kylie’s love of sewing began when she was young. Her Nan and Mum are both amazing dressmakers. Little Moo Designs was started in 2010 when she wanted to design a unique hobby horse for her daughter. Kylie brought us the Busy Block pattern in Issue 4 and has contributed the Tahlia Skirt Pattern to this issue.
ABBIE DANIELS Tigerlily Patterns www.tigerlilypatterns.com/ Abbie is the “Mrs Lily” half of Tigerlily Patterns being Mum to a Lily. Tigerlily Patterns is two sisters who love to sew and create. They are a team that have been sewing and making for almost as long as they have known each other. They combined together to become TigerLily to share their fun with you.
JESS TURNER Flosstyle Patterns www.flosstyle.com Designing patterns is a natural fit for this sew-aholic with a background in web design and 4 little munchkins to create for. Jess’ mantra is to design unique, practical and comfortable handmade for everyday. Jess has contributed the versatile Jukebox Duet dress pattern to this issue.
MICHELLE HALL The Toffee Tree www.thetoffeetree.blogspot.com.au Michelle is the creator at The Toffee Tree, which began as a personal crafty blog in 2012, when she got the sudden urge to sew more often. She loves making practical and playful things with a storytale spin that encourage young imaginations. She also loves anything chocolate, the colour green and works as a Women’s Health Physiotherapist.
Sarah is the designer and creator behind Ric-Rac & Retro. She brought us the Snow Queen Applique in Issue 4 and is back again in Issue 7 with the Down the Rabbit Hole Applique. With a background in Education, Drama and English, Sarah loves making things with a bit of a literary touch about them. She loves how appliqué is all about the attention to detail and giving new life to fabric scraps.
JENNA RUTHERFOORD Tigerlily Patterns www.tigerlilypatterns.com/ Jenna is the “Mrs Tiger” half of Tigerlily Patterns, being a mum of two little Tigers. Tigerlily Patterns is two sisters who love to sew and create. They are a team that have been sewing and making for almost as long as they have known each other. They combined together to become TigerLily to share their fun with you.
JESS DEWIT Gracious Threads www.graciousthreads.ca Gracious Threads began as a place for Jess to share all the sewing she did for her friends and family. It soon grew, as other sewists shared her love for simple, practical clothing for kids. Jess lives with her husband and 3 children on their Canadian dairy farm. She contributed the Traveller Tee to Issue 4 and is back in Issue 7 with her Everest Pants.
ADDIE MARTINDALE Addie K Designs www.addiek.com Addie is a designer, busy mom, teacher, pattern maker, and dreamer. Addie has been sewing for over 20 years and has been teaching others to sew for over 10 years. Addie is dedicated to making sewing approachable to all who want to learn, through simple techniques and clear instruction. Addie is also a cofounder of sewingwithboys.com, a blog dedicated to sewing for and with boys.
let’s hear it for our
Article Contributors
SAMANTHA ORMISTON
If you have a tutorial, pattern or an article that you’d like to contribute to One Thimble OR an idea or technique you’d like us to cover, I’d love to hear from you at hello@onethimble.com.au
The Handmade Business Mentor
TERRY GRAHL Enchanted Makeovers
DEANNE COOMBES Fabric Pixie
KYLIE MCGINNITY Handmade Kids
SARAH CAPORN Hunting Ladybugs
KRISTINA FORTUNE Freelance Copy Editor
EMMA FORMAN Take and Make
LAUREN WRIGHT Molly and Mama
AJAIRE PARELLO Call Ajaire
MARGO PARKYN Zebra Fabrics
IRENE VALLE BRUSCH Serger Pepper
MELINA SELTSIKAS Mini Mad by MAD Clothing
BRENDA EDEN BooBooDee’s
HANNA GROVES Digital Marketing Mastery
KYLIE DOWNS Voodoo Rabbit
NERISSA GLEESON Spreadsheet Geek
KERRY HERMAN Sutures&Sandpaper
TONI-MAREE SEMAT Bobbins & Co
TANYA KAROLIA Lishylou Handmade
Cont
PHOTOGRAPHY -Poetic Light Photography HOODIE - Prince Hoodie by Tigerlily Patterns HOODIE FABRIC - Fleece Basics ACCESSORIES & JEANS - Model’s own
HORSE - Calamity Bolt
tents
For Sewing Pleasure Sewjo Drive ...................................................................................24 4 reasons why DIY kits are the next big thing ............................60 Trending Fabrics............................................................................76 On my Sewing Bookshelf ............................................................88 A “Bookish” Gift Guide................................................................118 Offers & Discounts for OT readers ............................................153 Ziplines ........................................................................................154
INTERVIEWS Enchanted Make-Overs................................................................56
Sewing Techniques + Tutes How to insert a magnetic catch...................................................26 3 ways to “pimp”your bags ..........................................................34 How to make your own bias binding ...........................................49 My little felt busy book tutorial ....................................................80 How to sew small sleeves “in the round” ..................................83
PDF Patterns PATTERN OVERVIEW PATTERN PAGE LIFT-OUT
Tips for working with woolfelt .....................................................90
PAGE 3 155
Pattern Mashup .........................................................................100 Knit Purl - an intro to knit fabric terms ......................................106 No pin tips for sewing opposing curves ...................................113
Down the Rabbit Hole Applique ...................................................20 Amenity Top ..................................................................................28
How to sew Flatlock stitch ........................................................114 Pattern Hack - Flat Front Shorts ................................................150
Everest Pants ...............................................................................40 Juke Box Dress..............................................................................50
For Handmade Business
Bedtime Buddies ..........................................................................62
Licencing Requirements ..............................................................33
Prince Hoodie ...............................................................................84
Top tips for dealing with loneliness .............................................45
Princess Hoodie ...........................................................................94
Pintrest .........................................................................................46
Lil’ Red Capelet & Furry Friends Hoods .....................................108
The Secret to a Brilliant About Page ...........................................38
Tahlia Skirt ...................................................................................120
Excelling at your bookwork .......................................................124
Alyss Dress .................................................................................134
Business Books to hold onto .....................................................132
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INTERMEDIATE PDF Download Metric + Imperial
Featuring:
›› Free motion embroidery ›› applique template + tute
Down the rabbit hole Applique BY RIC RAC & RETRO for
sizes s-xxl Featuring: ›› two collar height options ››sewn from knit fabrics ››wedge shape silhouette ››batwing sleeve
Amenity ladies top
BY ADDIE K DESIGNS for
Everest Pants
BY GRACIOUS THREADS for
SIZES
2 - 12 Featuring:
›› fully lined ››front pockets ›› elastic + drawstring waist ››articulated knees + panelled legs
INTERMEDIATE PDF Download Metric + Imperial
SIZES
1 - 16 BEGINNER
Jukebox Duet everyday dress BY FLOSSTYLE FOR
PDF Download Metric + Imperial
›› Make Tempo from wovens and Rhythm from knit or meece ›› Tabs, cuffs & a pop of colour with TEMPO ››Comfy warm cowl with Rhythm
Bedtime Buddies Pyjama Holders
Including:
( for children ages 3+) By THREADING RAINBOWS for
›› Jack & Pene costume ›› Large cuddly bodies ›› embellished hair
CONFIDENT BEGINNER PDF Download Metric + Imperial
SIZE 3-12
Featuring: ›› contrast shoulder panels ›› cross over button front ›› hood
INTERMEDIATE
PDF Download Metric + Imperial
Prince Hoodie BY TIGERLILY PATTERNS FOR
SIZE 3-12
Featuring: ›› puff or straight sleeve ›› skirt overlay ›› zip front ›› hood
INTERMEDIATE PDF Download Metric + Imperial
Princess Hoodie BY TIGERLILY PATTERNS for
Lil’Red Capelet & Furry Friends Hoods PATTERN FOR 11.5” DOLLS
CONFIDENT BEGINNER PDF Download Metric + Imperial
BY THE TOFFEE TREE for
Including:
›› wolf, bunny, puppy, cat & bear ear options ›› Square or rounded cape edge
CONFIDENT BEGINNER PDF Download Metric + Imperial
Tahlia Maxi Skirt
BY LITTLE MOO DESIGNS for
SIZES
8 - 16 &
draft to your measurements
Featuring:
›› measurements rather than pattern pieces
» fully lined bodice » peter pan collar »full gathered skirt »shaped wide waistband »side or back zip options »functional or fake front bodice opening » flared and gathered sleeves
SIDE ZIP WITH FUNCTIONAL FRONT OPENING SIZES
4-12
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE BACK ZIP WITH FAKE FRONT OPENING SIZES
1-12
INTERMEDIATE
PDF Download Metric + Imperial
Alyss Dress BY AINSLEE FOX BOUTIQUE PATTERNS FOR
On the following pages is a very small selection of the wonderful images of items that pattern testers and designers for this Issue have shared. To see more images of items made with patterns from One Thimble Digital Sewing Magazine be sure to check out the One Thimble facebook page and the One Thimble facebook group.
One Thimble is all about inspiring confidence in enthusiastic home sewists - whether they’re sewing for pleasure or to make money in a handmade business. We want One Thimble to provide the tools to help your sewing soar! I hope you’ve enjoyed this sneak peek inside Issue 7! Issue 7 will be available to purchase via www.onethimble.com.au from Friday 15th May 2015.
Alyss Dress by Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns & Down the Rabbit Hole Applique - Tested by Steph from Owl & I
Amenity Top by Addie K Designs
Everest Pants by Gracious Threads - Tested by Kelly from Handmade Boy
Jukebox Duet by Flosstyle - Tested by Miquita from Damaya Designs
Tahlia Skirt by Little Moo Designs - Tested by Made by Djem
Jack & Pene Bedtime Buddies by Threading Rainbows
Prince & Princess Hoodies by Tigerlily Patterns
Lil Red Capelet & Furry Friends Hoods by The Toffee Tree - Sewn by Lauren from Molly & Mama
My Little Felt Busy Book by Kerry from Sutures & Sandpaper