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ALL PATTERNS NOW IN PDF FORMAT

Deer and Doe has just finished releasing all its existing patterns in PDF format, which is perfect timing for those of us that want to keep sewing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The digital patterns include extra sizing, and now are available in sizes 34 to 52! Seven of their classic patterns have now been added to the digital catalogue – Airelle, Aubépine, Bruyère, Cardamome, Centaurée, Lupin, and Sureau!

To view these patterns, visit www.deer-and-doe.fr/en

4 PDF PATTERNS IN THE PATTERN PAGES LIBRARY

The Pattern Pages now has four pdf sewing patterns! If you are a subscriber to the digital magazine these are all free as part of your subscription. You will find them under the 'Subscribers Only' tab on the website.

For those of you that aren't subscribers you can purchase them individually in the shop.

INSPIRING REBRAND

Be inspired to make your own swimwear with Sirena Patterns. The company has just rebranded its patterns with new photography. All patterns are digital and come with step-bystep instructions, as well as all the techniques you will ever need to make swimming costumes and bikinis.

To find out more, visit www.sirenapatterns.com

DRAGONFLY PATTERNS

We have just learned that Dragonfly Fabrics has their own range of sewing patterns! At the moment, the collection includes three patterns –The Lena Dress and The Lara Jacket come in digital format, and the Anni Blazer in a printed pattern. The patterns are available in sizes 6-18.

Stock up on digital patterns for i-sew-lation!

The Avid Seamstress is now offering a copy-shop printing service for any A0-size digital PDF sewing pattern. If you have downloaded a sewing pattern online, you can send them the digital PDF file and have your pattern printed on 50gsm paper, and folded into a neat A5 bundle. The pattern can be from any designer as long as it’s in the correct A0 copy shop format PDF. Prices start from £4 for 1 AO page and go up in increments of £1 for additional pages.

To find out more visit www.theavidseamstress.co.uk

A MODERN NEW LOOK

You may have noticed that Simplicity’s patterns now look a little different – we’re loving the makeover! This brand will concentrate on patterns for all the family, and pieces that pair together nicely for an easy stylish look.

The sewing patterns now have a new streamlined look to the envelope that feels both fresh and contemporary. To view the latest Simplicity collection, visit www.sewdirect.com

McCalls US has gone digital!

McCall’s has finally released some of its sewing patterns in digital format, which is great news for us modern sewers that don’t like to wait to sew when we buy a pattern. The pdf pattern range includes patterns from all of its collections and no doubt there is more to follow. The best news for McCall pattern fans is that you can download them wherever you live! To view the full digital range, visit www.mccall.com