Bold Over
Burda Style patterns at www.simplicity.com ■
Australian Stitches1 min de lecture
EXECUTIVE Sweet
B6257 LIFESTYLE WARDROBE: Semi-fitted, lined jacket has darted neckline (stitched on right side of fabric), shoulder pads, two-piece sleeves, and concealed front snap closing. Semi-fitted dress (fitted through bust) has side-front and side-back seams
Australian Stitches4 min de lecture
EASY SEWING PROJECTS for Beginners
Every day women (and men!) take up the time-honoured pursuit of sewing. With the steady beat of the sewing machine, the fabric softly slipping under fingertips and endless fashion possibilities, what is there not to love? Sadly, many give the pastime
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Jean Shrimpton Revisited! The New Modern!
Most will remember or have heard to the absolute ‘scandal’ Jean Shrimpton, the world’s first super model, caused when she wore a shift dress to the Melbourne Cup – no gloves and no hat! SCANDALOUS! Yet when we revisit her look – it’s so simple and so
Australian Stitches3 min de lecture
Shortening a Sequined Gown
Gowns of any style can be difficult to alter, particularly when they have multiple layers, or made from fabrics that require extra care. Sequined fabric can be a headache for a number of reasons. First and foremost is the fact that almost all gown he
Australian Stitches6 min de lecture
A Time to Learn – Part 3
In this issue of we will be looking at knit fabrics and the overlocker – the two are a perfect match! The top in discussion is the sleep top from your pattern from Part 2 (Vol 24 No 9). NOTE: Read the Instruction Manual of your overlocker before comm
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The Great Outdoors
K4139: Semi-fitted jacket has bust and shoulder darts, full-length sleeves, and front extends to form collar. Also has overlapped and conventional seams. Overlapped seam method requires non-fraying fabric because raw edges are not finished. All outsi
Australian Stitches4 min de lecture
Adding a Hem Band
The great benefit of a well-fitting pattern is that design elements can be added to change the look each time it is used. Alison’s current favourite pants pattern is Butterick 6028 by Katharine Tilton. Alison shares with you a clever idea of adding a
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Outerwear Special
Let’s start with the news, from one of the world’s top designers. Even though shorter, just-above-the-knee lengths still reign, you’ll notice an easier, slightly more relaxed shape to coats now, all the better to show off a bold blanket check, as in
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Two for the Price of One – A Money Saving Wardrobe
Even though we may show them on the pages of the magazine worn by younger models, no matter what your age there are patterns that will work for your figure shape and personal style, they have a real diversity! To prove the point, I asked my eldest da
Australian Stitches5 min de lecture
Hand Picked Zippers
A hand-picked zipper is a hallmark of a finely-made garment – and Susan promises, once you try setting in a zipper by hand, you’ll be both amazed at how easy it is, and thrilled with your results. You’ll fall in love with the technique, and my guess
Australian Stitches4 min de lecture
Cover-stitch Completion
The joy of cover-stitching can only be achieve by using good quality thread on both the needles and the lower looper and of course a set of new needles (*EL’s or **SUK’s), are definite a must! I’ve spent many an hour threading, re-threading and again
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The Pleasures Of Dressing Up
Burda Style patterns at www.simplicity.com ■
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The Classics Re-boot
Fashion by definition, is centred on the new: a different material, a surprising detail, an unexpected silhouette. But in the midst of all this ‘news’, designer Giorgio Armani, the undisputed king of wearable tailoring, has made the ultimate anti-fas
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Finishing Touches
Invisible zips are readily available in the market place for all to use. They used to only come in gown length and three basic colours, when lapped or centred slot zips were the most common practice. I remember in the early days of my couture career,
