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"Australian Stitches Magazine"
12 issues per year - $9.95 each
Excellent publication from Australia, see how sewing is done down under! Now Monthly with 132 pages greatly expanded!!! (Monthly depending of course upon the shipments received from Australia.) These magazines are great for beginner's and advanced sewers as each issue offers challenges and education on a sewing topic. One could teach oneself how to sew with the training these magazines give. Excellent bargain. If you like please sign up below for a subscription and we will send your issue automatically. We have set up 3 convenient ways to purchase, yearly for $158.40 or 6 months at $79.20 or per issue if you prefer.
Latest Issues
Free Knitting Pattern for bolero jacket plus the following: Bust Dart Alternative Changing Fabric Pebble Piping Making a Jacket Lining Designer Blouse Fabric Conversion Chart
Free Knitting Pattern plus the following: One Pattern, Two Looks Swimwear Wrap Scarf Dress Quick Sew Mesh Designer Blouse Jacket Making part 2 Trim Trousers - Roberta Thompson
Free Knitting Pattern plus the following: Designer Denim Summer Funky Fashion Who wears the Pants - Part 3 Zip it Up! Cutting Out a Jacket
Free Knitting Pattern plus the following: Fashion Legend - Emilio Pucci: The Prince of Prints Knit Essentials - Roberta Thompson Jetted Pockets are Easy! Winning Welts Who Wears The Pants - Part 2
Free Knitting Pattern plus the following: Ageless Style - International designer directions summer 2007 Fit for an Angel - Heirloom Sewn Christening Gown with lace insertions Stepping Out After five - part 2 Gorgeous in Green! Free knitting pattern by Panda Pattern Surfing Fun with Stretch Mesh and Lace Smart 350p Pfaff Embellisher
Free Knitting Pattern plus the following: Fashion Legend - Jeanne Lanvin Wearing Color - Roberta Thompson Pretty in Pink - Knitted Bolero jacket Vintage Adventures - Discovering a Vintage Vogue pattern with unique handmade buttons and closures Racing Red - Husqvarna Viking embroidery software in pattern Designer Details How Adaptable can a pattern be? Trial a Pattern - Folkwear's Greek Island Dress
Free Knitting Pattern plus the following:Classic Elegance by Patrons - Shell & SweaterGet Distressed Randon Acts of StitchingAll Zipped UpShould I Hang it on the Wall or Wear it?
Featuring Ruffles, Frills and Flounces plus the following:Embellished Mohair SkirtWrap Yourself in a Snugly Panda Fashion Legend: Jean MuirEmbroider a Stunning Carry BagCloning your favorite clothes
Winter '07 issue featuring how to embroider your own organza lace plus the following:Wear Now Wear Later - Transeasonal clothesOrganza lace How to Create a Winter SkirtKeep him warm this winterCreative Jacket DesignAltering NecklinesWorking with Plaids - the walking foot way
Featured in this issue is an article that many fuller figure women will want to have, The Perfect Fit - Flat Fronts for Fuller Figures. Also included:Wear What When - Evening Dressing just got easierFrom loose to Lovely - Bernina overlockersFashion Legends - Andre CourregesFigure Focus Free Knitting pattern offer from Patons- Cable-trim CoatCreative Ideas - Navy Pantsuit with gold embroidered braid, Denim in the Raw
Another amazing issue filled with must have tips and techniques. Features include: Trends Wear, What, When - Knits for Now Get the Look - How you wear it: The Knit Dress Pattern Alterations for Darted Blocks Just Because You're Short Make your own fashion accessories Border Control Basic T-shirt Block Instant Long Jacket Working with BLING fabrics Inserting Godets - Too Easy! Snug as a Bug Machine needle guide
Another amazing issue filled with must have tips and techniques. Features include: Trends Wear, What, When Fashion Legends - Geoffrey Beene The Shrinking Face of Fashion - Shrunken Jackets by Roberta Thompson Technically Speaking - The Figure Fixers Personal Makeover & The Perfect Wardrobe Part 7 Creative Ideas - The Rose, Illusion Dressing Designer Touches
13 pages of Heirloom Sewing Techniques. Filled with 100's of tips and techniques. Features include: Trends An Affair with Lace The 'Keep It Simple' Heirloom Blouse Heirloom Nightshirt Fashion Finishes Heirloom Sewing - The Basic Techniques Sewing Dilemmas Fly Zippers
Yearbook filled with 100's of tips and techniques. Features include: Trends Fashion legends - Paul Poiret Dress it up or dress it down Must have holiday items Cockatoo Wedding Kimono Autumn Fashion Hat Dressing with Fashion by Roberta Thompson Princess Line Pattern Alterations Sewing Light-colored fabrics
The must-have look for winter: The Versatile Tunic. Lots of creative ideas including organza ribbons swirls and self-fabric bias trims. Features include: Trends Wrap it or Throw on a Poncho Chain-stitching by Machine Trimming Shirts Creative Trims What the Pattern doesn't tell you Not strapless - Just backless Economical Cutting Layouts
Filled with all the latest Patterns and Fabrics with a special tribute to the designer Christopher Essex. Features include: Trends Big Fashion Ideas for Small People Translating Bias-cut Grainlines to Knit Fabric Options Rubies Child's Crazy Patchwork Jacket and matching appliqued jeans Shaping Up with Interfacing Common Alterations for Skirts and Pants Sewing Blended and Strrrrrreeeeetched Fabrics Today's Way
18 pages of Tips and Techniques on Swimwear. Features include: Trends Special Summer Feature - Swimsuits All Wrapped Up Perfect Fit - Pants: Fitting Stretch Wovens Contour Waistlines Chenille: The Hairy Caterpillar Skirt Black Lace Wrap Styles Patterns from The Sewing Workshop Spring Makeover
Over 30 pages of feminine summertime fashion including sewing sheers, romantic lingerie and fabulous fashion ideas you'll love to try. Filled with 100's of tips and techniques. Features include: Trends Wardrobe Planing - The Perfect Wardrobe - part 3 Fashion Legends - Madeleine Vionnet - part 2 Get Szhooshy - Get Romantic Yesteryear Inspired A touch of Romance Working with Sheer Fabrics Perfect Fit -Pant Fit Basics from Palmer/Pletsch Tucked Evening Wrap Tucks
29 pages of International Techniques including: Chinese Ball Buttons, Sari's, French Darts and Travel Wardrobe. Other features include: Fashion Legends - Madeline Vionnet Hong Kong Seam Finish New Slant on Kimonos Chines Ball Button and Frog Closures the History of Tartan Mapping Out a Sari Pattern alterations for "no Dart' blocks Embroidered Bags and much more
Another elegant issue filled with ideas on how to mix and match your wardrobe plus how to line an unlined jacket and so much more: Knitting - Spring Knits Figure Focus - Perfect Fit - Pants Illusion Dressing Lining an Unlined Jacket - beginner class Ruffled Up Fitted and Flounced Unique Pattern Company review Tantalizing textures Skirt pattern - Gored skirt One pattern Three Ways
A special edition with 34 pages of tips and techniques for Plus Sized Real Women. Also included in this issue: Latest Fabric Treads Latest Patterns Creative Ideas Judy's Jewel Creative Ideas with Husqvarna Viking Ponchos where size doesn't matter Knit Wardrobe Creative Ideas with jersey Special Feature: Real Women, Plus Size alternations and more Fashion Legends: Balenciaga Knitting: Petite Shawl Figure Focus - Perfect Fit Finishing Touch: The Classic Trench Coat. 10 Shortcuts to successful bag making
Annual 2006 - 14 pages on pressing tips by lots more including: Figure Focus: Perfect Fit - Backs Pressing the Point - 6 articles on the various considerations of pressing Sewing Knits - Take 3 Focusing on Necklines Making Striped Piping from Leftovers Fashion Legends: Balenciaga - Part 1 Piped Dreams Winter Knitting Highlights
Another wonderful issue with over 100 pages of sewing tips and techniques. Special feature of this issue is 17 pages on setting up your sewing space plus 6 pages of the latest patterns. Also a special section on learning how to sew on knit fabrics. Other articles include: Embellished Blouse Heirloom Blouse Perfect Fit- Full 'Mature' Bust Wardrobe Planning and Fit part 5 - The Pant Sewing Rooms to Die for Hot Tips for Adding Rings to Straps. Learn to Knit! Sewing Lace
A special issue with 20 pages of sewing tips from the experts including Claire Shaeffer. Also is an article on Sewing Devore Velvet. Included are: Tips for Sewing a Velvet Bra Skirts and Grainlines Make your own shoulder pads Merino/Mohair stole - for the machine embroiderer in your soul Sewing Knits on the Sewing Machine Part 2
Another spectacular and informative issue filled with dressmaking tips, illustrations and techniques. Also featured is 26 pages all about Tops as well as a variation of a shrug made with Battenburg lace tape (see our Lace Making Supplies page) Also include are: Embroidered Heirloom Shirt Two-Piece Shirt Collar SWAP Collage Shirt Janome Shirt Special Chinese Coin Bead Necklace Chesterfield Fronts
This issue has a special feature of 30 pages of Couture Tips as well as an article on how to make Dior Roses. Also included are: Mad Marion Roses Embellished Corset Mother's Day Gifts to Make with Love Finishing Touch - Velvet and much, much more.
This issue has a special feature of 12 pages of the latest patterns to tempt your sewing self along with a great article on Tailoring with Susan Neall. Also included are: Trends Wardrobe Planning - Mix 'n' Match - Part 2 by Maree Pigdon Sewing Jackets Today's Way Part 1 with Palmer/Pletsch Spikey Red Necklace Bright Ideas by Lynn Cook & Cate Purcells Suite Yourself Textile Fantasy Scarf Every Little Girl's Dream Cloth Kids Fly Zipper Closures The Trouser - a True Classic
The special feature in this issue is 17 pages on the latest overlockers. Also make a mix 'n match wardrobe with Maree Pidgon, Reversible Jackets with Pamela Kerr and Fitting techniques with Angie Zimmerman. Also included: Back in the New Black Lizzie McGuire Patterns Mix it and Match it the Burda Way Tops with a Twist Dressmaking to Fit Skirting the Issue by Roberta Thopson Wardrobe Planning and Fit Overlocker Guide Creative Ways to Use Your Stash Creative Ways to Use Fabrics
The Yearbook edition which features 30 pages on sewing speciality fabrics. Also included in perfecting the Fit for teenagers, necklines and bias bindings. Wardrobe Planning but Summer Perfect Fit - Fitting Facts and Figures - Teenagers Necklines and Armholes by Roberta Thompson Specialty Fabric Guide - Rayon, Hemp, Satin, Leather, Plaids, Zebras, Wool Crepe & more Learn to Sew - Beyond the Basics Sewing Basics Refresher Course Part 2 Bias and Bindings Making Fabric from Thread Ribbon Embellishment
Another great issue with a special feature of 20 pages haberdashery guide. Also White on White, make your own sarongs and learn how to topstitch and alter patterns for upper arms. Haberdashery Guide Embellished Shawl Basco to Basics part 7 Make a Balinese Sarong Figure Focus - Large upper arm pattern alterations Top STitching Crochet a stunning hite Bolero
This issue focuses on Beading with 30 pages. Also included are lapped zippers, focus on larger tops-small hips and 80's fashion revamp. 30 pages on beading for applique, belts and technical info Learn to Sew - Back to Basics part 6 Chanel Retrospective Knit a stunning bolero
Featuring a 20 page guide on today's sewing machines as well as a review of Folkwear Patterns. Also included are: Tailored Pockets Made Easy - Double WElt Pocket Concealed Front Closure Pattern alterations for larger hips Folkwear- Patterns with Timeless Style Sewing Machine Special Feature Knitting Feature - Light and Lacy Crochet Jacket
Spoil yourself with this issue featuring Glamour as well as 14 pages of Home Decor. Also included: Working Wardrobe Part 1 Tailored Pockets Made Easy - Single WElt Pocket Beautiful Bras Make your own negligee set Sewing with Knits Home Decor Special Pincushion and needle case Knitting Feature - Trim it with Fur - Cardigan with curved front and trimmed with faux fur.
Special theme of this issue is Embellishments with 10 fabulous projects to make. Also included are: One-hour winter wardrobe Broomstick Skirts Tailored In-seam pockets Embellishment Special includes - cutwork skirt, digitized embroidered blouse, beaded and appliqued dress and more Knitting - Ponchos and shawl for young and old
16 pages on fitting pants! Plus lots more
Filled with great information, this issue contains an article by Claire Shaeffer, a feature of Vivienne Westwood and the Versatile Scarf. Also included are: The Future of Color Dyeing to be Creative Embellished Garments Be Brave with Beading Tailored Sleeve Hems Back to Basics - Learn to Sew Scarves Sew Successful Knickers Sewing Machine Guide Price $9.95 Quantity requested
Over 120 Inspirational garments with profiles of Dianne Ericson and Wendy Gager. Also included are: Denim Skirt with Decorative Stitching Simple All-in-one Facing Black & White Skirt Blazers Annebelle van Tongeren - Television Stylist Adelaide Needleworks - Profile The Finishing Touch - Make It and Fake It Which Pattern's Which - ReVisions for the art of designing Price $9.95 Quantity requested
Isn't that the prettiest elegant jacket you've seen in a while? This issue has an article on jackets and the basis of a mix 'n match wardrobe. Also included are: Creative Ideas - Collar Detailing & Magic Bag Tailoring - SEwing Jackets Today's Way with palmer/Pletsch Separate Pant Linings Camisoles and sew on by Roberta Thompson Skirting the Issue - some unusual suggestions Fabric & Pattern Trends ABC's of Winter 2005
Australian Stitches Vol. 12 No.9
Ah to be young and have a figure!!! This issue includes 20 pages of inspirational garments as well as undergarments. Also included are: Suffolk Puff Bolero The finishing Touch - Undercover Story Brother SEwing Machines Which Pattern's Which - Design & Sew by Lois Ericson What a 1st Class Idea - Lois Ericson's pattern 1st Class Shirt inspirations No time to Sew Jacket Racket by Roberta Thompson Why is is Sew - Two Thread Overlock and much, much more
As stated on the cover this issue has great ideas for evening clothes. Bonus feature, What Men want to wear. Also included: Cargo Pants Mix 'n Match Wardrobe Profile: The Sewing Workshop What Men Want to Wear Much more
Another wonderful issue filled with creative ideas and helpful suggestions. Also included are the regular features, fabric and pattern trends, and great articles by: Workroom Secrets - 3 Blouses, 1 pattern by Angie Zimmerman Pizza Fabric - Brother/Husqvarna/Perpetual Patterns Digitizing - Louise Design by Angie Sprong From the Inside Out - skirt - Tea Horsman for Bernina Mint Swirls by Leaendra Ingham Petite-Plus Patterns Why Is It Sew - Rlled Hems
Learn the art of Marbling with these excellent instructions and photographs. What a fun way to spruce up your wardrobe! Take a trip to Hong Kong's sewing avenue. Also included are the regular features plus much, much more.
Great fashion trends by Issey Myake, swimwear and lots, lots more. Also included in an excellent article on 3-thread overlocking.
I love this magazine because it is like receiving a home sewing course in the mail. This issue is especially interesting to me because of the article on Creating Your Own Fabric with simple stitching and dyeing and the free knitting pattern from Patons. Also included are: Trends - Lycra by Dupont 3-thread overlocking The Wardrobe that Grew Elizabethan Embroidery Race Wear outfit and Cutwork Embroidery to name a few.
Another great issue with an especially great article on making a Christening Gown. Also included are: A Working Wardrobe for a Working Mon Part 2 Bleach Disasters 3D Flowers Christening Gowns Fringe Jacket Bias by Design Overlocking for Beginners Asymmetrical Hemlines
If you have ever wanted to know how to make the perfect bustier this is the issue for you. Also included are: Striped Blouse by Roberta Thompson Culottes - Perfect Fit Feather and Fan Knitting Shawl Chennile Jacket Appliqued Skirt
Great articles on Fashion and Fabric lies by Eddie Frantz, Easy Tailoring by Sue Neall along with the following: Mix N Match wardrobe planning Pressing Tips Design your own Skirt Bag an Ostrich - Knitted Bag Dare to Be Red Rambling Rose Blouse Edgestitching The Contour Waistline The Overblouse by Roberta Thompson
This issue is dedicated to Special Occasion Wear, how to sew and what to sew. Showcase of photos of the Mother of the Bride Designer Bridal Skirt (no pattern needed!) Divine Bridal Inspirations - Personalised Ring Pillow, Signature Ring & Garters Working with Lace - Everything you've wanted to know Wrap Yourself in Romance Along the Silk Road The Finishing Touch - Evening Bag Rouleau Loops Perfect Fit: The Bodice Tips on Pressing Bridal and Evening Wear
On the cover: Flair Fashion Awards as well as the usual excellent information on sewing and tailoring tips. Sewing Class - Faced and Bound Buttonholes Floral Applique Vest The perfect Fit - The Meeting of Two Halves by Roberta Thompson Pattern Construction - Basic Skit Pants - Roberta Thompson Knitting Part 2 Overlocking Tips
Another exciting issue filled with tons of information. Special Feature: Menswear trends, patterns for men and fly-fronts & ties. Learn to Knit Make a golfing wardrobe Make an applique vest creative sewing with Pfaff Focus on proportion Oriental Lucky Jacket Velvet Rose (Machine embroidery) Hand-Tailored Buttonholes and much, much more.
Learn the art of sun dyeing your fabric. Also some great articles on fitting such as Full Bust alterations, Proportion: arm lengths, a Sewing class on buttonholes, patterns for thin women. Plenty of projects to keep you busy and articles to spark your imagination. Pattern alteration for a full-cup bust At Arm's length - focus on proportion, which style looks good with your type of arms Beyond the Guide Sheet - Roberta Thompson Tailor-made Roman Blinds Buttonholes - Doll up your buttonholes with decorative embroidery stitches - CLEVER!!!! Bag & Belt with beaded applique Knit one, Purl two - Knitting is back Painting with the Sun
Ah, the joys of sewing if one has the time. This issue has technical advice as well as styling tips, wardrobe planning, figure focus and beyond the guide sheet (instruction sheet which accompanies sewing patterns). Have you ever wondered how to fit your pattern correctly? In the technically speaking section is an article on Relating Body measurements to the pattern, complete with illustrations of where to make your adjustments. Excellent information for a sewer of any level. In the Historical Section is an article called Cavalcade of Fashion from 1870-75, such gorgeous bobbin lace examples!!! And in the Style Tips section are two articles with suggestions for making the right pattern choice for your figure and body type and proportions.
Have you ever wondered how to fit your pattern correctly? In the technically speaking section is an article on Relating Body measurements to the pattern, complete with illustrations of where to make your adjustments. Excellent information for a sewer of any level.
In the Historical Section is an article called Cavalcade of Fashion from 1870-75, such gorgeous bobbin lace examples!!!
And in the Style Tips section are two articles with suggestions for making the right pattern choice for your figure and body type and proportions.
Couture Detailing with Eddi Frantz shows you exactly which touch to add to your clothing to make it snap. Also Included are articles on couture sewing techniques, working with denim and developing your teen's wardrobe.
Another great introduction to sewing issue with articles on how to sew 3-D mesh, mastering the French curve for pattern alterations along with fashion trends. In the figure focus section is all about the hour glass figure (those were the days). Also included in this issue is an index update of past issues and topics. French Curve. If you have ever wondered how to alter patterns using the French curve, the diagrams show how simple the French curve is to use when altering a commercial pattern.
French Curve. If you have ever wondered how to alter patterns using the French curve, the diagrams show how simple the French curve is to use when altering a commercial pattern.
See how four different sisters make up four different looks from one pattern,. In the Figure Focus corner: The Mature Rectangle (and here I thought it was just lumps!). Other articles include 3-D fabrics, Mix & Match Wardrobe, recycling denim for all ages along with Style tips: Get it right the first time. Finally the sewing sections continues from issue 11/2 The Classic Shirt - Part 2.
Avoiding fabric disasters by proper cutting, placing, and bonding our interfacing and fabrics. How to put together a classic shirt correctly every time. Learn about the "inverted triangle" figure. Shirt kits to make and much more.
Learn all about Triangular Figures. Make a designer tote. Classic black and white wardrobe planning. How to Sew Denim plus learn about rolled hems, by both overlocker and sewing machines and how to teach your children to sew.
Mix and Match wardrobe planning with Classic Colours. Uneven hips? Problem solved. French knitting, new ideas to consider. Make tops for home and ponchos & wraps that are so easy to make.
Another fine issue filled with informative articles and ideas to help you with your sewing. Like having a teacher 24/7 in your own house. Learn the Art of Blind Hemming Sewing in Small spaces How to make a perfect Tailored Vest What does stamping have to do with embellishment
Great issue with lots of ideas and projects to keep you busy as well as educate your sewing soul. What's new in Fabric and patterns for Autumn Make a slot seam Sewing with Satin Adjusting patterns for "A" cups Learn to make detachable collars How to Master Tucks Perfect sleeve heads Visti and enchanting sewing school
Another fine issue for seamstresses of all skills. Projects and articles on sewing in circles, cargo pockets by Claire Schaeffer as well as: Sewing in Circles Cargo Pockets Bellows Design A Trio of Clever Cami's Part 3 Detachable Collar Part 1 Simply Stripes A Matter of Length - perfect fit Special Feature - Quality Scissors and Shears
From Serger tension to How to Hand-dye threads to adjusting patterns for knit fabrics this issue is considered a Collector's Edition for all the overlocking information it contains. Also includes 8 overlocking projects along with: Dyeing Threads More than one use for a hand-dyed thread Sewing with Lightweight knits The Mystery of of the Overlocker Tension Explained at Last 8 great overlock projects
This issue contains several helpful articles on topics such as Easy to Make Patterns, Changing the angle of stripes, Frills: It's the latest look, Make a Mix & Match wardrobe, Learn how to fix gaping necklines, Create a bedspread from scarves.
Each issue keeps getting better and better. In this issue you will find articles on tips for sewing lingerie, basic beading and some machine embroidery lessons.
Another instructional issue filled with ideas to make your sewing go easier. Projects and features include:
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