SNEAK PEEK INSIDE
ISSUE 8 DIGITAL sewing MAGAZINE
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ANN MARTIN 1 puddle lane www.1puddlelane.com.au
a shout-out to all the
Pattern Contributors for Issue 8!
MARIS OLSEN Sew Maris www.sewmaris.com Maris is an obsessive sewist, and is rarely seen outside her sewing studio. She has been sewing since she was a young girl, and today shares her love of sewing with students of all ages. Maris sews for herself, her husband, children, and a very special granddaughter. Her new love is designing modern clothing with a classic flair, and stylish, practical bags. She contributed the Cosmos Skirt and Purse to this issue.
STEPHANIE WOODSON Swoodson Says www.swoodsonsays.com Stephanie started as a blogger, sharing sewing tutorials & ideas on Swoodson Says. After falling in love with PDF patterns, she started creating her own toy designs focused on encouraging imaginative, open-ended play. Her patterns are geared towards small hands & big imaginations! She has contributed the Little Collector Backpack pattern for this issue.
REBECCA GRECO Hugs Are Fun www.etsy.com/shop/HugsareFun 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-inprogress pile. Rebecca has contributed the English Paper Pieced Cactus Hoops to this issue.
DEANNA MCCOOL Sew McCool / Birdsong Patterns www.sewmccool.com Deanna is a writer and technical editor for the sewing and craft industry. She got her “sewing start” as a quilter nearly 15 years ago, and later moved onto designing custom hair accessories, resulting in her first published book, “50 Ribbon Rosettes and Bows to Make”. Deanna moved back into sewing by designing knit-fabric garment patterns for girls. Deanna has contributed the Butterfly Blouse and Swing Set Skort to this issue.
RACHAEL GODFREY Sew Today Clean Tomorrow www.sewtodaycleantomorrow.blogspot.com.au Rachael is the face behind the Australian blog Sew Today, Clean Tomorrow. With a background in Information Technology and a long history of developing and delivering training, it is no surprise that she is drawn to the tutorial and pattern writing side of sewing and quilting. Rachael loves helping beginners and strives to make sewing and quilting a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all. She has contributed the Oasis Quilt to this issue.
AMY MACDONALD Momma Quail Patterns www.friendsstitchedtogether.com Amy is one half of Friends Stitched Together and mom to two little boys who love fabric shopping almost as much as she does. Her designs focus on patterns with interesting details that are fun for both the maker and the wearer! Amy has contributed the Jackalope Tee to this issue.
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 Amber Swing Dress to this issue.
LAUREN WRIGHT Molly and Mama www.mollyandmama.com.au Feeling the urge to get creative but not sure where to start? Lauren from Molly and Mama has a passion for encouraging beginners on their creative journey. Her patterns and tutorials are perfect for all sewing levels, lots of fun to make, and great to get the creative juices flowing! Lauren has contributed the succulent headband and wristlet pattern to this issue.
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 Desert Fox pattern to this issue.
RENEE HALL Fat Red Bird Designs www.fatredbirddesigns.com.au Formerly dabbling in an array of marketing and graphical design work, Renee’s two kiddies came into the picture and the switch to full time mum opened the crafty flood gates. With sewing skills learned from her mum as a child, a stash of vintage dress making books, bulk amounts of butchers paper & a bit of geeky love for her computer, Renee’s passion is evident in all her patterns. She has contributed the Fat Red Bird Fedora to this issue.
let’s hear it for our
Article Contributors 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 MARY BELLAS Mary Bobbin
KYLIE GERSEKOWSKI Little Moo Designs
GEMIA CARROLL Phat Quarters
NICHOLE GIFFORD Stitch Blue Designs
DEANNE COOMBES Fabric Pixie
KYLIE MCGINNITY Handmade Kids
SARAH CAPORN Hunting for Ladybugs
JESSICA TURNER Flosstyle Patterns
CASSIE MASSOLIA Lily Shine Boutique
BROOKE ALTMAN Take & Make
BETHANY RAYMOND Sew Not Perfect
LISA RATFORD two pretty poppets
LINDA ROSE Sew Happily Ever After
MICHELLE HALL The Toffee Tree
DEBRA VERALL Stitching Rules
HANNA GROVES Digital Marketing Mastery
KYLIE DOWNS Voodoo Rabbit
NERISSA GLEESON Spreadsheet Geek
DENISE MCGLINCHEY Devonchey Creations
ALANA PRITCHARD Rosie Petal
CARLY TARGATO
Cont
PHOTOGRAPHY -Poetic Light Photography QUILT - Oasis Quilt by Sew Today, Clean Tomorrow
For Sewing Pleasure
tents
Gift Guide ......................................................................................68 Trending Fabrics..........................................................................130 The Sew Powerful Purse Project ..............................................134 Offers & Discounts for OT readers ............................................158 Ziplines ........................................................................................159
TEACHING YOUR KIDS TO SEW Lessons to use when teaching kids to sew ...............................18 Why I’m teaching my son to sew.................................................87 Four ways to make sewing with kids so fun ............................116
INTERVIEWS Kids Clothes Week - Meg & Dorrie ..............................................65 Behind the Brand - Mary Bobbin ..............................................127
Sewing Techniques + Tutes How to make a doorstop softie ..................................................41
PDF Patterns
How to make an adjustable bag strap ........................................44 Sewing terms glossary ................................................................75
PATTERN OVERVIEW PATTERN PAGE LIFT-OUT
PAGE 3
How to make a Stitchidori ...........................................................76
160
Using your quilting ruler ...............................................................93
Amber Swing Dress ......................................................................28
5 tips for making your first quilt .................................................102
Felt Succulents Headband ...........................................................46
How to make a button clock .....................................................103
Little Collector Backpack..............................................................58
How to make a lined snack bag.................................................110
Butterfly Blouse ...........................................................................70
How to add a fake button placket to a dress or skirt ...............144
Swing Set Skort .............................................................................80
How I got over my FOBT (fear of bias tape) ..............................154
Jackalope Tee ................................................................................88
For Handmade Business
Oasis Quilt .....................................................................................96
How to create a stylized photoshoot .........................................54 Cosmos Reversible Skirt.............................................................106 Excelling at your bookwork .......................................................117 Cosmos Purse ............................................................................112 How to create quality pins .........................................................142 Hexie Wallart ...............................................................................122 Tips for tidy topstitching ............................................................147 Desert Fox softie ........................................................................136 Tips for establishing your PDF pattern business ......................156 Fat Red Bird Fedora ....................................................................148
GENERAL
how to’s
FOR ONE THIMBLE …
The e-zine and pattern lift-out is in this one PDF document The e-zine is at the front and the pattern lift-out comes after. At the start of the pattern lift-out (page 160) is a printing guide so you can see which pages you’ll need to print to make which pattern. The pattern lift-out has the pattern pieces, sizing information, fabric requirements and other important information for the construction of each of the patterns. The instructions for making the patterns are in the e-zine pages. Before making any of the patterns you should read the pattern thoroughly. If you have any questions during construction please don’t hesitate to email me at help@onethimble.com.au or ask in the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/onethimblesewingenthusiasts
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The PDF patterns in this e-zine come with cottage licences. What that means is that if you sew from home to sell at markets or online via Facebook, etsy, madeit etc. you can definitely sell items made from the patterns in the magazine without needing to purchase a separate license. Please note these patterns themselves, the photographs & the content of the e-zine ARE covered by copyright and may not be shared. They are for your personal use only. Each person who wishes to use these patterns should purchase their own copy. If you are unclear on this please ask at help@onethimble.com.au If you’d like to see One Thimble continue and grow please send your friends and peers to our website to purchase their copy of this e-zine at www.onethimble.com.au Your support, encouragement & purchase means the world to me & ensures we can keep going for another issue!
Disclaimer Ainslee Boutique Patterns Every effort has been made to ensure that the included patterns, tutorials andFox articles are accurate, however One Thimble accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, loss or damages or other consequences arising from the included information, 16th Century Selfie by Tula Pink patterns & tutorials. The views and comments expressed by contributors are not necessarily that of the editor. You should consult
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PATTERN BY ANN FROM 1 PUDDLE LANE
Amber
swing dress
SIZES
1-10 The Amber Swing Dress pattern is a gorgeous and stylish little dress. It’s made from Cotton Knit and is super easy to make. It features 3 styles puff-sleeve, straight-sleeve or sleeveless. The Amber Swing Dress will take your daughter’s wardrobe from summer to winter.
PATTERN PIECES & EXTRA INFO
page 163
PATTERN BY LAUREN OF MOLLY AND MAMA
Coco Flower Crown This is such a fun project to create and it’s so versatile! Make up a whole bunch of flowers and succulents and let your imagination take over! You could create a hair wreath with just tiny flowers, or make a statement piece with just one large flower and some pretty leaves. It’s all up to you. I like to make a number of felt pieces first, and then play around with the different combinations to see what colours and styles work best together.
PATTERN PIECES & EXTRA INFO
page 187
PATTERN BY STEPHANIE OF SWOODSON SAYS
Little Collector backpack This child’s drawstring backpack features adjustable straps & a mesh bottom/pocket.
Perfect for collecting treasures without collecting dirt and sand! FINISHED SIZE
PATTERN PIECES & EXTRA INFO
page 191
approx. 12” (30cm) tall
PATTERN PIECES & EXTRA INFO
page 196
The Butterfly Blouse is a fun, flutter-sleeved blouse. The pleat at the front adds extra interest and comfort to this blouse.
PATTERN BY DEANNA OF SEW MCCOOL / BIRDSONG PATTTERNS
SIZES
2T-14
blouse
Buttery
PATTERN PIECES & EXTRA INFO
page 216 You can make your Swing Set Skort as a Skirt by omitting the shorties. The gored panels guarantee plenty of twirl whichever way you choose!
SIZES
2T-14
PATTERN BY DEANNA OF SEW MCCOOL / BIRDSONG PATTERNS
Swing Set skort
PATTERN PIECES & EXTRA INFO
page 236
The Jackalope Tee is a great pattern for combining knit and woven fabrics! The side stripes are perfect for using up small amounts - even scraps - of a favorite woven print while the knit fabric keeps all the comfort of a tee shirt. The sleeves are cuffed and the bottom can be cuffed or hemmed which means it comes together quickly. Long and short sleeve options will make it a year-long staple.
PATTERN BY AMY OF MOMMA QUAIL PATTERNS
2-14
Jackalope
Long / Short Sleeved Tee
SIZES
The Oasis Quilt Pattern uses simple strip-piecing to produce a gorgeous, eye-catching modern quilt.
PATTERN BY RACHAEL OF SEW TODAY, CLEAN TOMORROW
Oasis quilt pattern ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
page 255
FINISHED SIZE
52”x 38” (132x96.5cm)
PATTERN BY SEW MARIS DESIGNS
Cosmos
Reversible Skirt
PATTERN PIECES & EXTRA INFO
page 259
As pretty as a cosmos ower, this easy-to-make and fun-to-wear skirt is perfect for all the special little girls in your life! The scalloped hem is pretty and feminine, and it is definitely double the fun because it is reversible.
SIZES
2 - 10
PATTERN BY SEW MARIS DESIGNS
Cosmos Purse Designed to match the Cosmos Skirt, the Cosmos Purse has just enough room for all of life’s essentials (or found treasures!) PATTERN PIECES & EXTRA INFO
page 259
PATTERN BY REBECCA OF HUGS ARE FUN
English Paper Piecing
Cactus Hoops This pattern is for two hoops. Choose shades of green for your hexies to represent your cactus backdrop and bright coloured felt for your cactus owers.
PATTERN PIECES & EXTRA INFO
page 273
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PATTERN BY ALICIA OF FELT WITH LOVE DESIGNS
Desert Fox softie
PATTERN PIECES & EXTRA INFO
page 277 I used felt to sew my fox and would also recommend using some soft fleece but the pattern can easily be adapted for any fabric you would like to use! This little guy is small enough to be a fun project to sew by hand, if you prefer! Keep in mind, colors are merely suggestions. Play around with combinations and have fun!!
FINISHED SIZE
approx. 8” (20cm) tall
PATTERN PIECES & EXTRA INFO
page 281
Perfect for any season. Fun to sew, practical & stylish deign. PATTERN BY RENEE OF FAT RED BIRD DESIGNS
SIZES
S-XL
Fat Red Bird Fedora
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