Tabla de contenidos para No. 27-2 en Australian Stitches

GRAPHIC PRINTS You’ve seen them all spring … they seem to be everywhere! But are all those strong, graphic prints REALLY workable? We say yes! … and in so many ways, no matter what your shape. The strong, geometric nature of this summer's best prints actually works in their favour, as they can be scaled up or down to suit any garment without losing any of their impact. Think you’re too curvy for a printed pant, for example? Pick a monotone geometric print that's really compact, in coordinating tones to your top (better if that top is tunic-length!) as we show in the Simplicity outfit at left. It’s a fail-safe strategy to wearing print below the waist, even on summer’s wider leg styles, a shape we will see lots more…

All patterns this page: TODAY’S FIT by Sandra Betzina. V1390: Loose-fitting, pullover dress has neckline variations, self-lined yokes, bands and sides, no side seams and bias armhole facings. With optional lining or front tucks (not shown). For linen, silk, cotton stretch wovens, knits, soft leathers or suedes. V1391: Dress in two versions (other has longer skirt with bias hem band), has close-fitting, shaped, dropped-waist bodice, bias skirt front and back, and skirt sides cut on crosswise grain. Also includes detachable, bias, pleated capelet (not shown). For charmeuse, crepe de chine, stretch silks, or stable rayon crepe. All styles this page, Misses’ sizes: A – J (see pattern package for more details). www.voguepatterns.com…

A stylish cape/poncho that is flattering to all body shapes – great as a cover-up on cooler days or nights when wearing something ‘skimpy’ underneath. The fabric is lightweight and feels wonderful next to your skin. Fabric: Rechelle Boucle Knit, polyester/acrylic/wool, colour: Silver/Grey, 150cm wide, $22.95m. Pattern: Burda 6992 This is a really versatile blouse pattern to also wear undone with a black camisole underneath. Don a belt and wear with black pants and you have one really smart outfit to take you through the different evening temperatures. Fabric: Alberta printed stretch cotton, cotton/spandex, colour: Black/Bronze, 140cm wide, $14.95m. Pattern: Kwik • Sew 3620 view A (minus the waist tie). A great flattering style to suit all shapes and sizes. A perfect cover up that will take you into the…

A wrap is a really handy little item to have in your wardrobe for the summer months - great to put on after a shower, getting out of the pool or just hanging around the house. But ... And there is a but ... because you can never get one when you want one in the right colour, size or shape. So here is a pattern that, if you are all set up in the sewing room, you can make in less than half an hour as there is only one seam. This pattern allows for a size 14-16 in both long and knee length. You can grade up or down to suit your size. The secret to this pattern fitting across two or more sizes lies in the ties…

1810 TUNIC TOP: For laundered cottons, challis, crepe, laundered silks-rayons, silk linen, matt jerseys, soft lightweight linen and linen blends, voile or double georgette. 1809 JACKET AND PANTS: For gingham, laundered cottons, batiks, sateen, laundered silks-rayons, cotton interlock, jerseys, linen and linen blends, lightweight pique, poplin, twill, sateen. 1466 TUNIC/TOP, SKIRT & SLIM CROPPED PANTS: Also includes dress style. For stable medium-weight woven fabrics such as brocade, chambray, damask, linen types, pique, poplin, sateen, satin, stretch wovens, taffeta, tweed or Ponte knit. Misses'/Women’s sizes: (10 – 18/20W – 28W).…

A successful swimsuit depends on a combination of factors which need careful consideration before you take on the task. As swimsuits nearly always fit the body closely, choose patterns that do the same. The chosen fabric must have a suitable amount of stretch for the pattern. Finally, the fit must be just right. The lengthwise fit of a swimsuit is just as important as the fit around the body, especially as it is more difficult to alter once the fabric is cut. The following information will help with specific problems and may be applied to all swimwear and activewear patterns. 1. Measurements – must be correctly and accurately taken. See diagram 1. Width: Compare your personal measurements with those of the pattern. The joy of a multi-sized pattern is they…

Determining your shape Before we begin dissecting the hourglass figure. You can analyse your body by using the measuring techniques and diagrams described below. Measuring the Body While in your underwear, measure in inches across the width of your shoulders, waist and hipline (or thighs if wider than hips), do not measure the circumference of these body parts. To simplify measuring the waist, tie a ribbon or twill tape at the exact location of this body part. See diagram 1. Once you have these three separate measurements in inches, divide each by 2.5. This will give you a smaller number that is in centimetres. These three smaller numbers can now be used to plot your life-size body onto a standard sheet of paper. See measurement chart. To plot your figure…

M6970 ‘EASY’ SHIRT, TOP AND SKIRT : Loose-fitting shirt and fitted pullover top have side slits. Skirt has elastic waist and side pockets. Pattern also includes elastic-waist tapered pants/shorts. For lightweight wovens such as cotton blends, linen, challis or chambray. M6971 ‘EASY’ TOP AND PANTS/SHORTS: Top has back yoke that extends into sleeves, back pleats and attached tie ends. Semi-fitted, straight-legged pants have elastic waist. Pattern also includes a tunic/dress. For lightweight wovens, such as cotton blends, linen, challis or chambray. All styles this page, Women’s sizes: 18W – 32W. www.mccallpattern.com…

BOHO CHIC JEWELRY — 25 Timeless Designs Using Soldering, Beading, Wire Wrapping and More By Laura Beth Love Everything old is new again. Combine pieces of the past with today’s jewellery-making techniques and your own unique touches as you create 25 stylish, ready-to-wear projects. In Boho Chic Jewelry, remnants of treasured keepsakes or any pretty item you like – patterned china, etched glass, delicate lace, even an ornate spoon handle – evolve into one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Vintage and modern have never met so beautifully, so personally, in a way that better suits the wearer. Make the things you love into jewellery you will love forever! RRP: $34.99 ISBN: 978-1-4402-3816-1 Publisher: KP Books Australian Distributor: Capricorn Link THE SEWING BIBLE FOR CLOTHES ALTERATIONS — A step-by-step practical guide on…

Manufacturers seem to think that just because you have a large bust, you must have wide shoulders, long arms, and be 6ft tall. Unfortunately this isn’t the case with most plus-size women and here lies a continual fitting challenge for this figure type. In this article, Judith covers two garment types and how to alter them for a woman with an 18DD bust. TOP During the pattern grading process a garment pattern will increase in width and length, which means that the shoulder width increases as well (a ¼in each size). This isn’t such a problem if you are making a top for yourself, particularly if working with a multi-sized pattern, because you can adjust the shoulder width accordingly. If you have purchased a top, this may mean a lot…

Each woman started off putting $50 a month into a ‘kitty’ bank account. After a short time they decided that they could buy an overlocker between them. After looking around and doing a deal with Baby Lock they found they had enough money for one overlocker each. This kitty also pays for their subscription to Stitches magazine. Having a sewing buddy is fantastic as you have a good friend to help during the cutting, fitting and finishing stages. The social interaction is also wonderful therapy. After being in the shop for about an hour, I showed them my Maria Martin Pattern Drafter and how I use my basic block calico pattern, which fits me perfectly, as a guide to pattern-adjust my commercial patterns. These in-store demo garments are used to…

It can be a sensitive topic, I know! Some briefs make you yearn for the end of the day just so you can whip them off and slip into your comfy PJs. Others ensure your need for archaeological retrieval several times throughout your day, with your only hope that no-one saw you when you went in to sort the ‘problem’ out! Although styles of briefs are definitely a personal choice, sometimes the knickers we like will not suit our shape or size. In addition to that rule, certain outfits will fit specific styles of briefs much better than others. Choosing for your shape is very important as this leads to comfortable well-fitting knickers. So, with so many different styles of briefs on the market, how do we choose appropriate knickers…

B6065 ‘FAST & EASY’ LIFESTYLE WARDROBE: Pattern includes jacket, top, dress, skirt and pants. Loose-fitting, unlined jacket has shaped band, front, back and sleeves cut-in-one, sleeve openings, and no shoulder seams. Fitted, pullover top or dress is close-fitting through the bust.The wrong side shows on the shaped hemlines of the jacket, top and dress. Close-fitting, below-waist skirt or tapered pants that feature back ‘jeans’ pockets have elastic waist and stitched hems. Designed for two-way stretch knits such as jerseys. Pants also in stretch wovens. Misses’ sizes: XS (4-6) – XXL (24-26).…