Sew News

Sew News magazine is a complete resource for sewers of all skill levels. Each issue of Sew News magazine is packed with practical sewing information, how-to guides and the latest on fashion, fabrics, books and new products.

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Adrianna Appl of hey JUNE HANDMADE

FASTENINGS • Choose the right fastener to ensure professional-looking results on any garment, accessory or home-décor project.

SUMMER SILKS & SHEERS • Sewing for summer is fun. And so are the fabrics! From silk to rayons and gauze, to linen, lawn and voile, we love them all. But some of our favorite summer-weight fabrics can be problematic to serge. Use these tips for maximum serging success.

Summertime SEWING • Build a travel capsule, learn tank top fitting techniques and get tips for fitting gauzy fabrics for successful and fun summertime sewing.

RUSSELL CONTE • Sewing is the perfect art form for a person who needs to keep his hands busy, such as Russell Conte of SewpBox productions. For Russell, the act of taking a yard or two (or 10) of cloth and cajoling it into a garment, a quilt or a shoe is as close to alchemy as one can get. And teaching folks how to master it themselves and be a part of someone’s exploration of their own creative genius? Other than hearth, home and family, nothing gives Russell greater joy. Russell is currently on faculty in the Fashion Department at Los Angeles Trade Technical College.

JET AWAY jumpsuit • Love jumpsuits, but can’t find the perfect pattern? Learn to build your own custom jumpsuit from your favorite top and bottom patterns.

A MESSAGE FROM MEG, ONLINE EDITOR FOR BURDASTYLE

SUSTAINABLE SEWING Part 3: Fabric Impact • When you sew something, you make a choice regarding fiber: its composition, whether the fabric is old or new, where it comes from, etc. If you’re buying a new piece of fabric from a store, chances are you’ll be able to find out the fiber composition. If it is secondhand, that might be more challenging, and you may need to make an educated guess. Happily, by reading this article, you are choosing to think further about your relationship with fashion and sewing and consider factors beyond look and feel the next time you buy fabric.

DIY TRAVEL WARDROBE • Looking to create your perfect travel wardrobe this summer? Read on for three different approaches to that process.

PEGGY’S TOP THREE PATTERNS FOR TRAVEL

MEG’S TOP THREE PATTERNS FOR TRAVEL

PAULINE’S TOP THREE PATTERNS FOR TRAVEL

SEW NEWS STAFF – Sound Off • We asked Sew News staff members what their approach to travel sewing is. Here’s what they had to say.

SUNNY VIBES BLOUSE • Easily stitch a fun woven top with a tie front to mix up your summer wardrobe basics.

TAKE A DIP TOTE & Passport Clutch • Use an indigo dip-dye technique to enhance a one-of-a-kind travel tote with matching passport clutch.

SUMMER CALLING kaftan • Easily draft a custom kaftan with a few measurements — perfect for a day at the pool, casual adventure or night on the town.

MARKET MIDI • Add a dramatic curved godet to a basic skirt pattern. Play with stripe direction and size for a striking, high-end look.

PANAMA PINAFORE • Refashion a ready-to-wear tunic into a playful pinafore dress with this clever hack.

SEW on the GO

A WORD ON SAFETY

Sew & glow • Learn simple strategies for planning a smart capsule maternity wardrobe that lasts into postpartum. Plus, learn how to alter a regular knit tank top pattern and transform it into a comfy maternity dress.

MATERNITY DRESS • Easily alter a knit tank top pattern into a comfy maternity maxi dress.

fab FINISHES • Add five...