The Fall 2012 edition of SewStylish, is a Taunton magazine and "sister" publication to Threads, contains a great deal of information readers can use to create on-trend garments that reflect current fashions. The publication has information for all sewing experience/skill levels.
One of the more interesting articles takes a Simplicity SewStylish pattern and covers modifications and alterations such as adding pleats to a jacket and making a dress from a ladylike blouse.
Other articles cover topics such as color theory, sewing silky fabrics and sweater knits, and setting in sleeves. There are also how-tos on adding exposed zippers and tips for hemming garments. Plus, there are tutorials on embellishments -- adding chains, Dior-inspired silk roses, and how to dye paint fabric.
The entire reason I purchased this was for an interesting fold-over handbag pattern featuring a cross-body strap. This proved disappointing. The magazine has instructions for a faux leather bag, not the denim bag. Sadly, you have to go online for that information.
Does this magazine have clear illustrations or photographs?
Yes!
Would you recommend this book as a MUST HAVE?
This particular issue, yes, I would. It will have a place among my sewing reference/instructional publication.
I am keeping the magazine for the excellent information and inspiration. It is jam-packed with useful information.
Will make a few items -- the purse and the roses! -- if I can get the local copy shop to help enlarge a pattern. (The staff has not been wild about helping with gridded patterns in past and can't seem to determine how to get an inch grid to be an inch!)
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Editing is not working, so I cannot eliminate the stray "is" in the opening paragraph. Don't judge!
1/24/13 8:40 PM
I have this issue and totally agree that it is a keeper. I sometimes "recycle" sewing mags to my co-worker who also sews. But not this particular issue!
1/25/13 9:07 AM
I have this issue and totally agree that it is a keeper. I sometimes "recycle" sewing mags to my co-worker who also sews. But not this particular issue!
1/25/13 9:07 AM