Modern Sewing Starts Here Edition 5

Editor’s Letter
Hello
The first half of this year has just flown by, and life just seems to get faster and faster
but when it comes to sewing, it’s a chance to slow down the pace and loose yourself
in something you love to do. In this issue, there really is something for every type
of stitcher out there.
If you want to start sewing your own clothes, we’ve put a page together for
you of patterns that are suitable for beginners (page 5). Sarah Ashford shares
some of her tips for keeping your sewing room organised (page 8) and Trudi
Woods discusses free-motion quilting (page 9). Also not to be missed is our
interview with Susanne Firmenich, the surface pattern designer behind the
popular German brand Hamburger Liebe (page 12). Rayon is a currently
popular fabric choice with sewers – Julie Bonnar talks about how to sew with
this soft drape fabric (page 11).
Happy stitching!
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WIN WIN WIN!
Closet Case has created its first capsule
collection of sewing patterns. To celebrate
we’ve 3 sets of each of the sewing
patterns that make up this wardrobe
collection to give away! Pietra Pants &
Shorts, Fiore Skirt and Cielo Top & Dress
with a retail price of £48.
For a chance to win one of the sets
– click here to enter
Closing date is 30th August 2019
QUILTING PATTERNS AT THEIR BEST
Quilter’s love Elizabeth Hartman’s patterns, and
they are consistently ranked among our best selling
quilt patterns. Have fun with the three latest designs
featuring lemurs, animals from the Savanna and
tropical leaves.
The designs are made with conventional patchwork
techniques, and there’s no templates or paper
piecing! They’re perfect for using with fat quarters, fat
eights and 10in pre-cut squares.
To view these three new patterns and others from
Elizabeth Hartman – click here
Alison Glass’s patterns use colour in a unique way to create
amazing colourful quilts. The three new striking patterns to join
the line up are the Aura, Solstice and North Quilt.
The Aura quilt explores shape and colour, while Solstice will
vary in style depending on placement, and the fabric you choose.
This quilt also has two size options and colour layout styles. And
the North features a contemporary compass quilt.
All three patterns feature foundation paper piecing techniques
and include the block template, detailed instructions, and a
colouring page.
To take a look at Alison Glass Quilt Patterns – click here
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