Sew News Spring 2023 Digital Edition

Description Check out what’s inside this issue of Sew News! Features: Sewing Menswear, Volume 4: The Big 4 Is Now the Big 5! | Discover new patterns, including menswear styles by Julian Collins that are apart of Know Me patterns. Handloom Love | The history of handloom fabrics as well as tips for sewing and pattern suggestions. Business Spotlight: Wooly Maple | A chat with business owner Ashley Burt, who took the leap to quit her day job to pursue her creative side business full-time. Readers’ Choice | Celebrating Sewing Excellence with the Sew Daily 2022 Readers’ Choice Award recipients. 1 Yard or Less: Couched Cushion | Create a uniquely functional and chic lumbar pillow from natural canvas embellished with a hand-painted abstract pattern and couching. Sewstainable: Green Goddess Apron | Upcycle a cute tea towel to create a modern utility apron perfect for gardening, crafting, or cooking. Multipurpose Market Bag | Get excited for your everyday errands when you get to carry a cool convertible bucket bag featuring a leather strap holder accent. Sew Scrappy: Blank Canvas Earrings | Create one-of-a-kind earrings from painted canvas fabric embellished with beads. Mod Painted Mini | Paint your own fabric for a custom print to use for your next project, such as a fun miniskirt. No Wrong Way Jumpsuit | Try stitching up a comfy jumpsuit using natural striped fabric for a fun everyday springtime look. Shaped by Shirring Blouse | Hack a pattern you already love by altering one detail that changes the entire look of the garment. Zero Waste Wonder Dress | Bring an eco-conscience mindset to your next sewing project to stitch a dress with minimal fabric waste. That’s a Wrap! | Hack a timeless wrap skirt pattern and transform it into your new wardrobe triumph. Frugal Sewing Tips | Some of the ways we save money while stitching up creative sewing projects. Dividing Lines | Redesign a basic dress pattern with simple insets that change the stripe direction for a figure-flattering look.