Sew Now – September 2018

Packed with wardrobe fillers this issue includes the 4-in-1 McCall’s trousers pattern, featuring flared, cropped, regular length trousers and shorts, with pleated high waist and sash belt. Sew the relaxed, easy wear Simple Sew Utility Dress, that’s a breeze to sew with no tricky closures and a part elasticated, part tie belt. It’s the ideal dress to see you through the seasons.

Build on your bias skills and sew the Stella top with a clever design to incorporate bias edged sleeves and centre seams.

It’s a wrap! Quick and easy make a everyday denim wrap skirt for the holidays and perfect your topstitching on the waist detail

Back to school preparations are in the bag! Sew a fabulous elephant print oilcloth satchel to start the new term with a bang.

Bring some vintage flora into your home with the beautifully appliqued Perfectly planted cushion; With bold shapes it’s ideal for using up bold fabric scrap and definitely won’t go unnoticed.

We love a bag that makes you smile and Mollie Johanson’s Happy Hexie bag fits the bill. Play with English Paper Piecing (EPP) to get a sunny combination of fabrics.

A quick gift make for a new baby, the Tiny turtle rattle will make a cherished keepsake.

Make your kitchen kitsch, with a 60’s inspired retro set, including handy pot holders, patchwork table runner and reversible bento bread basket.

Take a trip down to the hardware store with blogger Ashley Cramp and discover her ingenious ideas for sewing room solutions.

We go behind the scenes of chic French fabric brand Deer and Doe and find out what makes the brand tick.

Turn you attention to your Autumn sewing list with our picks seven essential patterns for the new season.

WIN with our selection of fantastic giveaways and SAVE on gorgeous fabrics with 20% off at Dragonfly and Simple Sew patterns!