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.

SEW NEWS

EDITOR

SEW & TELL

READER TIPS for happy fall sewing!

STAFF PICKS

KATIE PARROTT • Katie is an Australian fat-fashion influencer, body activist and craft enthusiast. Committed to the normalization of diverse bodies and fat representation in mainstream media, Katie’s online spaces are dedicated to making fat people feel seen, heard and loved. On Instagram as @katie_parrott, Katie shares her fashion finds, handmade clothes and rants about the injustices faced by fat people in day-to-day life. She runs a second account, @katieparrottmakes, where she documents her handmade crafting activities, predominantly sewing and knitting. Katie is based in Hobart, Tasmania, and works a day job in public policy.

BUTTONHOLE BASICS • Buttonholes are important closures for many garment, accessory and home décor projects. Learn how to easily create professional-looking buttonholes by hand or machine.

ON THE BUTTON

FRANCISCO DIAZ of @ciscosews • Francisco Diaz is a multidisciplinary creative craftsman with a keen visual eye. Culturally aware, eco-conscious and delightfully elegant, they showcase work on Instagram as @ciscosews, with a focus on slow fashion as well as thrifted, vintage and upcycled creations. Francisco is working toward a fully handmade, secondhand and sustainable wardrobe.

CURVE APPEAL

Chainstitch Basics • Do you own a coverstitch or a coverstitch/ serger-combo machine, but haven’t tried the single-needle chainstitch? This underutilized stitch has plenty of uses and adds a professional finish to your projects.

The Curvy Sewing Collective • The Curvy Sewing Collective (CSC) has been creating a plus-size-friendly sewing space, fostering a vibrant community, gathering resources and providing support to plus-size sewists of all skill levels.

Practical Draping Part 1: Getting Started

The State of Curvy Sewing: An Interview with Jenny Rushmore • Read on for Cashmerette founder Jenny Rushmore’s current take on plus-size sewing, what’s changed over the years, what hasn’t and what’s in store for her company.

SEWSTAINABLE: BLEACHED + PIECED • Upcycle, bleach and piece denim to create one-of-a-kind throw pillows for your home.

Throwback Bucket Hat • Bring back classic street style with an updated take on a denim bucket hat that features decorative topstitching.

TOPSTITCHING TIPS

TWO-TONE FOLDED TOTE • Combine two denim colors for a chic, oversized tote that holds all your everyday essentials.

Jean Genius Coat • Denim is available in a full range of washes and colors, making it the perfect fabric to experiment with color-blocked piecing. Use denim yardage or upcycle ready-made denim garments as the project fabric.

DECONSTRUCT DENIM

Work It SKIRT • Elevate any basic ready-made or handmade skirt with adjustable suspender straps that can be worn straight or crossed in the back. Plus, learn how to add custom pockets to a handmade skirt for extra interest.

PERFECT POCKETS

True Blue TIERS • Draft a custom, tiered ruffle skirt in color-blocked denim that’s perfect for twirling into the weekend.

Graffiti Girl JACKET • Add custom details to a ready-made jean jacket for a one-of-a-kind piece. Embellish the jacket back using a variety of techniques, including bias-tape appliqué and fabric paint.

Yay for Chambray BLOUSE • Easily add fun ruffles to a basic, loose-fitting blouse pattern for stylish, tiered sleeve and peplum accents.

Adorned in Denim • Breathe new life into a pair of jeans with these two cool...