Australian Stitches

Australia’s leading dressmaking magazine is a favoured by all dressmakers in every age group. Fabulous garments, technical instructions and step x step photos help guide even the most novice sewer to complete perfect garments every time. All the latest patterns and fabrics are covered in every issue plus we trial patterns to give the lowdown on how to improve on each pattern’s instruction sheet. We showcase makeovers of real people, give wardrobe-planning advice and show the latest trends from the USA and Europe.

GREAT UPDATES

DESIGNER SIGNATURES: RALPH RUCCI • COUTURE DETAILING WITH ARCHITECTURAL PRECISION … A PURITY OF LINE AND SHAPE

TIPs FOR KNITS

MORE THAN A POP OF COLOUR!

LOOK SHARP… • without losing your feminine streak, in slick work-wise tailoring softened with elegant knits and dress-friendly prints. These hardworking looks all have a life outside the office

Sizing your Sloper

A Quick Fix to a TIGHT GOWN

Points of Interest – The Machine Needle • The needle, while one of the smallest parts of the sewing machine is undoubtedly one of the most important factors in creating well-made garments and keeping your machine running smoothly.

Illusion Dressing • When most of us think of figure types we tend to think of full busts, thick waists and large hips, which are horizontal proportions (those that are taken with a tape measure) and whereas these are, and should be considerations, vertical proportions are as important, if not more important than the horizontal proportions. Vertical proportions are measured from the head to the bust, bust to the hip, hips to the knee and knee to the ›oor. They are important because these measurements relate to jacket length, belt width and waist styles, as well as other important details.

OH BOY! • BOY THE FABRICS AND PATTERNS MAY BE BORROWED FROM THE BOYS, BUT THE SHAPING AND ATTITUDE ARE DEFINITELY ALL-WOMAN.

Real Gems • What a brilliant idea … gleaming jewel tones of emerald, jade and amethyst light up all those winter greys.

HOT OFF THE PRESS • The news this season is a bold type of print … making their mark on sleek dresses, even when mixed with other prints. Contrast trims with a smooth leather-like gleam make those mixes even more newsworthy.

Floral Fantasy • Bring out your feminine side with these pretty floral fabrics from Sckafs. All 100% cotton makes them perfect for craft projects, or even blouses and sleepwear.

Jeans to Flatter & Fit • Denim jeans are the most versatile items of clothing in our wardrobes. They suit just about everyone and can be dressed up or down. Wear them with a silk shirt and a jacket and you’ll look smart. Wear them with a t-shirt and runners and you’ll look suitably casual.

The All-In-One Facing

PANTS PERFECT

Behind the Seams

BOOK REVIEWS

Pattern Talk – Vogue V8972

HIGH CONTRAST • The graphic punch of geometric patterns charge up the season’s slickest tops, jackets and coats for dazzling optic effects.

How Can Anyone Not Sew?