Love Sewing 143 – On Sale 9th January 2025
As we welcome in the new year, we celebrate all the opportunities that await us and the joy they will bring. This January issue is packed with projects and good reads to start your year off with endless inspiration. Whether you are wanting to build your skills, learn something new or create a capsule wardrobe, we have something for you!
We kick off the year with a classic and timeless wrap dress, so say hello to the dress of the year New Look 6750! This gorgeous 2-in-1 dress has two sleeve variations and our designers show how you can wear this dress throughout the whole year. Head over to page 18 to see how Liz styles this look.
McCall’s 7900 has to be one of my favourite patterns for creating stunning tops and with the 3-in-1 variations you can sew one for each season on page 36. Plus, if you are wanting to step up your frill skills before tackling this pattern, we have all the expert advice you could need on page 38. If this isn’t enough for you Ashley Cramp also shares how she made a stunning corduroy skirt using this pattern! (page 58)
We of course, have a plethora of other projects for you including a side slit maxi skirt that you can dress up and down (page 10), an on-trend quilted cushion on page 28, a fun Sew Your Own Nursery Rhyme horse toy (page 46) and a handy weekend bag on page 66! What more could a sewist ask for?
This issue is not just about projects; it’s about enhancing your skills and looking forward to what the year can bring. Dive into the team’s 2025 fashion and sewing trend predictions on page 32, we are celebrating the wrap dress over on page 13 and we share our favourite TikTok and Instagram sewing influencers on page 60! Plus, stretch your skills as Claire-Louise Hardie shares how you can repurpose garments on page 24 and Amy Scarr teaches you how to create perfect princess seams on page 76.
As always, write in with your makes and comments to letters@lovesewingmag.co.uk or tag us on Instagram at lovesewingmag. We love hearing from you!
Happy sewing!
Jessica x