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TIE-DYE PASHMINA
Ideal for TEDDY BEAR PAIR
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KIDS’ PLAYMAT
EXTRA! Adorable
Mouse Costume
Sun, Sea and
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acked to the brim with summertime makes, it’s only
EXPERTS fitting that you’re reading our August issue from a sun
lounger – or at the very least, holding an ice cream in
the other hand… we’ll pause while you nip to the freezer!
Let’s kick off your warm-weather wardrobe: you can start BATHING BELLE, P47
with New Look 6704, which offers a versatile top and trouser
set, and make Simplicity 8637 with its four breezy wrap
dresses. Find even more designs fit for beach strolls from
page 19 onwards, like our square-neck Emily top, our Ava
Debbie Shore shift dress, and our Martha midi that would look beautifully
shares how
chic in a breathable linen. Don’t forget to whip up a pair of
to add slits
to skirts Liberty print knickers on page 26, too!
With seaside trips on the horizon, we’ve also pulled
together a summer sew-along for you from page 47, where
you’ll be spoilt for choice with practical projects, from a
beach tote and machine embroidered purse to a playing
card holder and a pair of paddling teddy bears to keep
the kiddies occupied on those long holiday car trips.
Juliet Uzor For those of you planning to stay at home and skip CROSS STITCH HOOP, P58
prepares for the
upcoming Ankara the traffic – no problem! You can make the most of the
Appreciation Week
outdoor weather beaming down in your garden by
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learning how to tie-dye using our comprehensive guide
TODAY!
on page 35. With designer Abi Pattern by your side,
you’ll be getting playful with a whole kaleidoscope of FREE*
colour, quicker than you can squeeze a dye bottle.
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Tea Break
In Every Issue 49 Embroidered
30 As seen on screen beach set
03 Welcome Try out our Sewing Bee games Sew our seaside essentials 84 Reader offer
Come and say hello!
35 Colour me curious 51 Swimming teddies Claim your free* Simplicity and
06 Who, what, wear Get to grips with tie-dye Craft a pair of paddle buddies New Look patterns, worth £18
What’s trending in the using our essential guide 53 Card holder *T&Cs apply
sewing world
62 Stuart Hillard Make a stylish accessory
64 Sew social Stuart chats all things quilting 54 Beach tote
You’ve been sharing your makes
90 Ten minutes with... Sew a summer staple
70 Sew book club
Say hello to expert rag 58 Colourful cross-stitch
The latest must-reads rugger Elspeth Jackson Sew a gorgeous piece
80 Digital digest of wall art
Check out what we have Home & Gifts 60 Storage 56
to offer online
38 Kaleidoscope scarf solutions SUBSCRIBE
85 Next month Create a vibrant mandala Turn trash TO SEW
Our September issue is design on a pashmina into treasure!
FREE* mystery
out on 21st July 2022
47 Nautical appliqué set 68 Adventure box, worth £80
86 Sewing school Stitch a feltie beach scene to playmat
The jargon explained! remind you of the seaside Tiny tots will love this
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COMPLETE YOUR SUMMER
WARDROBE WITH OUR GIFTS
PACKED PAGES OF
PATTERNS & PROJECTS
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28 Ruth blouse
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Master broderie anglaise
33 Juliet Uzor
Juliet chats African
wax prints and beyond
34 Debbie Shore
Discover how to insert
a stylish slit
40 Indie news
Don’t miss out on these
independent brand picks
42 Mouse capelet
Little ones will adore this
dress-up wonder!
44 Dear Sew…
Learn how to master linen
46 Fashion forecast
Our top fabric picks for suits
Dressmaking
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71 Giveaways
Enter to win over
£1,000 of prizes!
Freebies & Offers
Get to know rug
maker Elspeth on
page 90
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Backed onto canvas-like paper stock and decorated with delicate pressed
flowers, the English Country Wreath Kit (£27.99) features embroidery as
you’ve never seen it before. Following the beautifully illustrated template,
you can use tapestry yarn to embroider woven-wheel flowers and even
an adorable bee – paying tribute to a certain show we stitchers can’t get
enough of! You can take this celebration one step further thanks to the Little
Bee Card Kewepsake Kit (£8.99). Aghain, this kit offers oyou the opportunity to
combine sim ple stitches with high-quality materials to produce a stunning
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Fit for the Festival
In exciting news for stitchers
everywhere, Madeira will be
releasing a brand-new thread what
product for 2022. This product will
be on show at The Festival of Quilts,
a crafting event that is taking place
this year at NEC Birmingham on
18th-21st August. The thread will
form the basis of a joint product and
gallery space, launched alongside
the renowned quilting team of Linda
and Laura Kemshall. They will be WEAR
showcasing gorgeous quilts that
have been made using this fantastic
new release from Madeira.
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The sewing world is a hub
of excitement, keep up!
Walk on the
Wild Side
Launch Time!
Designed with lightweight
woven fabrics in mind, Bothy Threads is
the Kinjarling Dress would celebrating an exciting
look wonderful worked up new artist collaboration:
in a summery poplin or The Menagerie Collection
linen. An excellent choice by Rachel Froud. The first
for experienced stitchers two designs, Paradise
or newbies in search of and Illusion, have already
a challenge, this pattern been released, and as
features three length Bothy Threads like to push
options, two necklines, and the boundaries of cross
two neck finishes. The final stitch, these are not your
garment can opened at the standard cross stitch
front or back and fastens projects! Paradise is a
with either buttons or bold Parrott design,
snaps – ideal for dressing stitched on a beautiful
little divas that struggle colour-printed pink/yellow sunset Aida. Illusion is a colourful
to sit still. Available in Chameleon design, stitched on a colour-printed green tropical Aida.
ages 2-12, there is also a Both kits include: 14 count colour-printed Zweigart Aida, pre-sorted
coordinating adult pattern stranded cottons, a needle, plus a stitch diagram and instructions.
for you to enjoy. £10, Paradise and Illusion are the first of many Rachel Froud designs in
wavesandwild.com the pipeline. From £32, bothythreads.com
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New Collection
If you buy
Alert!
one pattern…
A romanticised interpretation of country
An exciting new release from
life, the cottagecore trend doesn’t seem
Lewis & Irene, The Hannah’s Flowers
to be going away any time soon. In fact,
Collection boasts a boho vibe, and
it promises to be bigger than ever this
features more than enough garden
summer, with stylish stitchers set to
florals, songbirds, and ditsy prints
embrace relaxed-fit dresses and swirl-worthy
to see you through the summer
skirts sewn in delicate florals and gorgeous ginghams.
months. Made from 100% cotton,
If you would like to introduce a touch of cottagecore
this fabric range is a strong
chic into your wardrobe, you should consider the three
contender for your upcoming
summer dresses of Simplicity 9134. With sleeve and
dressmaking projects. It is also
hem variations that allow you to personalise your
an absolute must-have for fans
project, this trio of garments is available to make in UK
of quilting. £13 per metre,
sizes 8-26. £11 from jaycotts.co.uk
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V I R T U A L L E A R N I N G
l If you have a tangle of embroidery thread
lurking in your sewing stash, Corinne Bradd
will show you how to make handy thread
holders out of leftover card.
l Using simple felt circles and a handful
of beads, you can craft a series of storage
bowls in a selection of sizes.
l Looking for an easy project that can be
stitched in a sitting? Try a simple pocket
pouch. Find all of these video tutorials at
youtube.com/TheCraftsChannel
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20 Looks
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ummer sewing had me a blast. Summer sewing happened so
fast! Yes, inspired by Grease, this collection is both speedy to
stitch and great fun to sew. Enjoy our classic set, which
includes a shift dress, square neck top, sleeveless vest with delicate
broderie ruffle and a unique dress from Japanese designer Naomi Ito.
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