Love Sewing Magazine #165

Refresh your handmade wardrobe with the latest issue of Love Sewing, packed with versatile unisex styles, beautiful dressmaking projects, clever refashions and inspiring techniques to help you sew with confidence. Whether you're experimenting with fit, learning a new skill or looking for fresh ideas for your next project, issue 165 is all about forgetting the rules, embracing your creativity and making clothes that work for you.

Inside, you'll discover three exclusive paper patterns: the timeless Daydream Dress designed by Juliet Uzor, the versatile 3-in-1 Frankie Pinafore and the brilliant unisex 4-in-1 Essential Shirt Pack both brought to you by HEMS. Together, they offer a fantastic mix of wardrobe staples designed to be made, worn and styled your way.

Alongside your exclusive patterns, you'll find a brilliant collection of dressmaking projects, accessories, home décor makes, practical masterclasses and expert advice to help you develop your sewing skills while creating pieces you'll love to wear and use.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Includes 3 exclusive paper patterns: The Daydream Dress, The Frankie Pinafore and The Essential Shirt Pack.
• Sew stylish handmade garments including a tiered maxi dress, playful frill-hem gingham trousers, a button-down skirt and a beginner-friendly Simple Sew crossover blouse.
• Draft your own classic shift dress with Sarah Laws' latest instalment of our popular pattern drafting series.
• Give an old shirt a completely new lease of life with Ashley Cramp's clever refashion project, transforming it into a stylish skirt and hair accessory.
• Stitch a practical quilted duffle bag that's perfect for weekends away, trips to the gym or everyday adventures.
• Brighten your home with the fun ‘Stash Happens’ cushion, a playful project that's perfect for showing off your love of sewing.
• Learn how to adjust and fit unisex garments for different bodies with our dedicated masterclass, helping you get more from versatile patterns.
• Get to grips with cuffs and plackets as Amy Scarr shares her expert tips and techniques for achieving a neat, professional finish.
• Discover the fascinating history of unisex clothing and explore how fashion has challenged and broken traditional gender labels over the years.
• Put the Brother Innov-is F560 through its paces in this month's machine focus – plus, readers have the chance to win a Brother sewing machine worth £899!

SPECIFICATIONS

• 84-page magazine
• 3 exclusive paper patterns: The Daydream Dress, The Frankie Pinafore & The Essential Shirt Pack