Table of contents for No. 27-3 in Australian Stitches

Floaty georgettes for poolside and just being GLAM! GORGEOUS ABSTRACT FORALS from tropical through to country garden can be teamed with plains that complement perfectly! Fabulous for tunic tops, long-line shirts, kaftans – and for a very directional look – how about a pair of palazzo pants teamed back with a simple, plain tunic top? Happy sewing – David Tinworth, MARTIN & SAVAGE FABRICS! 1. Digital PTD. Chiffon 73002, design: 14914, 100% polyester, colour: Sun, 145-147cm wide. 2. Digital PTD. Chiffon 73002, design: 8579, 100% polyester, colour: Jade, 145-147cm wide. 3. Digital PTD. Chiffon 73002, design: 25807, 100% polyester, colour: Punch, 145-147cm wide. 4. Digital PTD. Chiffon 73002, design: 8579, 100% polyester, colour: Mustard, 145-147cm wide. 5. Digital PTD. Chiffon 73002, design: Flourish, 100% polyester, colour: Multi, 145-147cm wide. 6.…

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…

Fabrics and patterns are from Knitwit Contact: Wendy Gager, Shop 4/142 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA 6009. Phone: (08) 9389 1222 Local call cost outside Perth: 1300 852 122 Email: wendygager@knitwit.com.au Website: www.knitwit.com.au…

Sckafs Fabrics will email you suggested pattern numbers plus a photo of any fabrics, trims, buttons and colour scheme on request. Imagine having friendly expert advice on hand to help you decide on your next inspirational sewing challenge. The possibilities are endless, just take time out and visit Sckafs Fabrics to make your dreams come true. 1. Promenade plain, cotton/spandex, colour: Purple (SE), 148cm wide, $24.99m. 2. 100% cotton, colour: Blue Spot, 115cm wide, $14.99m. 3. Design 6001, cotton/spandex, colour: Blue, 122cm wide, $22.99m. 4. Design 166, 100% Swiss cotton, colour: Orchid (EMT), 115cm wide, $24.99m. 5. Design: Linda, 100% linen, colour: Purple (ross), 135cm wide, $32.99m. 6. Design: E/Freedom, 100% cotton burnout, colour: Red (Ross), 136cm wide, $39.99m. 7. Shell buttons with flower imprint, Design: Terries Buttons S8048, colour:…

Have you been finding it difficult to get hold of good quality knit and stretch fabrics? Well you’re not alone – from what I hear, it’s the same all over Australia. Hopefully this will help – from our Knitwit retail store in Perth, we supply Knitwit fabrics Australia wide. We have a stock of over 650 bolts of top quality Knitwit knit and stretch fabric, including the legendary Knitwit basic plain fabrics like Monaco double knit, Dunedin rugby knit, Trevi ribbed knit, Bianca mercerised cotton knit and many more. Special Offer to Readers of Stitches Magazine If you would like to learn more about what Knitwit has to offer these days, I can send a FREE introductory set of current Knitwit swatches. I can also send you FREE sets of…

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…

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…

Thinking about an hourglass shape conjures up thoughts of the curvaceous femme fatale, the hippy, busty woman of the fifties – the shape we once vied for yet one that modern time negates. Current fashion dictates reed-thin silhouettes that defy the laws of sustenance, leaving our poor hourglass ladies out in the cold as far as figure-balancing garments are concerned. Using modern themes and fashion-conscious silhouettes this article takes a look at how our hourglass sewers can survive the current designer trends with simple planning and a few minor pattern adjustments. 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…

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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…

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 shoulderseams.Fitted, pullover top or dress is close-fitting through thebust.Thewrongsideshowsontheshaped 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).…

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…