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.

Bias Circular Skirts • Skirts are back and here to stay. One of the most flattering skirts is the BIAS CIRCULAR SKIRT. In past years, most people stayed away from circular skirts because they would hang out at the side seam hem area, which made them very difficult to work with and hem. And, it required a seam at the centre front.

SPRING CLEAN your wardrobe Celebrate your age!

Why do we need to include Staystitching and Understitching in garment construction? • STAYSTITCHING and UNDERSTITCHING are two techniques vital to a high quality finish on garments. Both these techniques are mentioned in pattern guidesheets but are often overlooked. Why are they so important? Let us explain …

PEACHES & CREAM WITH A TOUCH OF LIØUORICE!

The Lace Transformer!

Construction Elements — Pleats and Tucks

Mastering the Tailored Fly! • Have you made many pairs of trousers/jeans and the fly seemed to work when finished, but it was purely by mystery rather than mastery. Try this foolproof method of a traditional tailored fly that gives the same result every time.

Tailored Collars Made Simple

Working With Stretch Woven Fabrics • Stretch woven fabric is the fabric of the current generation. It is a cloth designed with ‘comfort’ in mind. The question is, how do we select the correct pattern size if ‘stretch woven’ is not listed in the suggested fabrics list on the pattern envelope? What pattern adjustments are required for a perfect fit? In this article we cover pants, tops and skirts, but the same principles will apply to dresses.

In the Pink! • Spring’s rosiest hue sees the light of day … whether it’s in chic, ladylike tailoring or in pretty, pale asymmetry that ›utters and ›oats.

BOOK REVIEWS

Make Your Own Knit Trims

THE Chesterfield Front!