Garment Construction
No-pattern dressing gown
Make getting out of bed something to look forward to, by stitching Amanda Walker’s lovely wrap for yourself. Sewn from cotton lawn in a delicate floral print, the edges and sleeve…
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Our Interview With Dressmaker of the Year Winner Portia Lawrie
Earlier this year, Sew and our sister title Make It Today Dressmaker, launched the very first Dressmaker of the Year competition. As the second event gets away, we chat to…
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Draped top
This top by Amanda Walker is an all occasion style solution. Choose a drapey, semi-sheer fabric such as georgette or crêpe to make it move beautifully. This shorter length style is…
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Shirt dress
Featuring a useful waist tie and button-up front, this lightweight shirt will soon become a favourite on your clothes rail. Designed by Julia Claridge of Leicester-based haberdashery shop Bobbins and…
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Peplum pleat top
A figure flattering choice for all, this peplum top by Amanda Walker is sure to get heads turning. Featuring a secret pleated detail within the design – which we sent off…
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Flora top
The majority of this back detail top by Amanda Walker is made with a four thread overlocker. A sewing machine will also be needed to make buttonholes and gathering stitches;…
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Raglan sleeved coat
Thanks to talented Sew designer Amanda Walker, coat-making just got even easier. If you’ve steered clear of stitching jackets for your wardrobe in the past, this garment is sure to twist…
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Floral Button-Up Skirt
Step out in style with an oh-so-sweet A-line skirt made up in a pretty floral designer print. Our versatile button-up beauty by Amanda Walker is perfect for any occasion and…
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Retro Pinny
This gorgeous apron by Jane Kharade is as feminine as it is practical. We’ve used pretty Liberty fabrics in complementary colours, but why not try sourcing vintage finds and combine them…
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Bette Dress
Long-time readers of Sew may fondly remember our Bette dress from our earliest issue, a gorgeous 50s style frock with a nipped in waist and five panel skirt, sewn in…
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No-pattern regatta skirt
Turn heads in Amanda Walker’s beautiful nautical print skirt. Gorgeously full with an optional sash belt it could just be our new wardrobe favourite! Pair with a Breton top and wedges…
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Pyjama trousers
These beautiful pyjama trousers by Torie Jayne feature a contrasting waistband and hem panels. Stitched in a pretty floral cotton print, you will find they are surprisingly easy to sew. They’re…
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Place Your Vote NOW – The Dressmaker of the Year Reader’s Choice
The Dressmaker of the Year competition, launched by Sew and our sister title Make It Today Dressmaker, has received a huge number of fabulous entries, showing just how talented our…
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A-line Skirt
Every woman needs a cute, go-to skirt in their wardrobe and this pretty A-line can be just that. With perfectly placed, contrasting pockets, this ticks the style, figure-flattering and comfort…
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Garment Construction Tips From The Fold Line
Have you been inspired by the Sewing Bee to start making your own beautiful garments, but struggling to know where to start, or confused by some terminology on your patterns?…
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