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Nora Dress
If you’re looking for a dress that’s worthy of a boogie to Jools’ Annual Hootenanny, we think this might be it. Playful and sophisticated,
Joy Dress
Sultry silk dupion reaches fashionable new heights with this vintage-inspired frock, that’s perfect for party season. Designed by Posner and Posner, the pattern will walk you through inserting zips and sleeves,…
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Florence Pocket Coat
Smart, sophisticated, and suited to the season. Need another reason to make this gorgeous garment from Amanda Walker? How about the fact that it can be stitched in five simple…
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Ella Midi Dress
Is there a more luxurious colour combo than black and gold? This glam number by Julia Claridge is perfect for any Christmas party – with a flattering scoop neck and elegant…
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Alice Fit and Flare Dress
Falling just above the knee, this French Riviera-style dress from Amanda Walker is a timeless wardrobe essential, featuring an iconic fit and flare shape finished with a boat neckline, cap…
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Reese Classic Wrap Dress
If you’re hankering for that definitive classic wrap dress to enhance your natural assets, this pattern is the perfect opportunity! Just like pioneer Diane von Furstenberg blazed a figure-flattering trail with…
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Nautical Rope-Belt Dress
If not being able to find a casual and practical dress for the sunny weather is making you feel like walking the plank, then fear not, this fabulous frock is…
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Classic Tea Dress
We can’t offer you a cuppa but we can deliver your new go-to frock – Amanda Walker’s tea dress! This ultra-feminine make is guaranteed to stretch your skills as it requires…
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Classic Tie-Belt Dress
If you’re looking to take the next step and delve into a more advanced pattern, then this classic frock by Amanda Walker is just the ticket! The Amy dress will see…
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Frilled Halterneck Dress
Perfect for sauntering through sun-soaked back streets and Parisian-style flea markets, the Nova dress by Amanda Walker will keep you cool while looking effortlessly glamorous. The pattern offers a classic…
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Sheath Dress
Harnessing the charms of post-war efficiency and English garden idylls, Cath Kidston designs continue to captivate the imagination. With Amanda Walker’s sheath project, you can quickly turn a favourite print into…
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Dolman Sleeve Dress
Step this way to uncover a wonderfully simple garment that will have you looking and feeling amazing! Not only does Amanda Walker’s frock include beautiful elbow-length dolman sleeves and an optional…
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Classic Linen Shift Dress
Sewn in a soft blush pink linen, this six-step dress oozes femininity with delicate bust darts, a bold notch neckline and flattering three-quarter sleeves. You could also switch it up…
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Short Sleeve Trapeze Dress
Whatever your day has in store, this frock is designed to deliver! Combining flattering short sleeves with a trapeze style body, this dress has been cut from a relaxed and…
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Easy Knee-Length Dress
This berry frock is the new wardrobe superhero for those ‘I have nothing to wear’ days! With this project, you’ll master the art of sewing with knits using a ball point…
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An interview with Liz Trenow, author of The Dressmaker of Draper’s Lane
Former BBC journalist-turned-author Liz Trenow is soaking up the success of her sixth book, The Dressmaker of Draper’s Lane, a novel which has been inspired by her own silk weaving heritage.…
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Easy Tie Dress
This stunning dress, designed by the talented Amanda Walker, is a must-have for your wardrobe. Easy to assemble with no fussy fixtures, the tie feature allows you to bring it…
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Long-Line Dress
Sometimes deciding what fabric to use for a particular project can be tough, so the beauty of this make is that you can pick two! Use contrasting prints to create…
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Tent Tunic Dress
Ladies, this dress just proves that you can be comfortable and stylish at the same time. Made from a beautifully light crepe fabric, this tent tunic is ideal for a…
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Classic Polka Dot Dress
The pretty polka dot has timeless appeal, that's why we've created this dreamy dress to give you a slice of fifties flair. Consisting of a fitted bodice and multiple skirt…
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Children’s Smock Dress
This pretty smock dress is ideal for energetic tots and allows you to work on your shirring and embroidery skills. As a bonus, it’s a no-pattern garment, with just one template…
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Belted Shirt Dress
This light and lovely shirt dress is great for layering now, then staying cool all summer long – especially if you opt for chambray, like Amanda Walker has here (don’t forget to…
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Retro Shift Dress
Made up in a bold retro-inspired print, this smart shift dress by Amanda Walker features the holy grail of any garment... built-in pockets! These edges, along with those of the…
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Cowl Neck Tunic
The perfect go-to for Sunday walks, this cosy tunic by Amanda Walker features contrast pockets and neck lining plus a dropped waistline that is slightly curved for interest. Ponte Roma…
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Classic Shift Dress
The classic shift dress has been reinvented over and over, flattering boyish frames and curvy figures alike. Here, Amanda Walker creates structured lines with her simple design, which includes shapely…
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Simple Velvet Shift Dress
The real wow-factor of this garment, designed by Julia Claridge, lies in the texture and slight sheen of the stretch velvet. It isn’t too tricky to work with, either. Simply finish…
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Cap-Sleeve Wrap Dress
Combining comfort and style, this lovely design by Amanda Walker features a flattering bodice with sweet cap sleeves and a sewn-in waist tie. The project is a great choice for…
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Tie-Belt Party Dress
This beauty by Amanda Walker is simply comprised of two nearly identical pieces that are finished with an easy neckband, and you don't need to shape the body as this…
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Sleeveless Lace Shift Dress
Adding panels of an interesting fabric like lace gives even the most simply constructed dresses extra oomph. Here, Julia Claridge has doubled up jersey to give this sleeveless shift dress…
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Easy Cotton Tunic
The simple silhouette of this outfit by Julia Claridge is ideal for spring and summer wardrobes. Sewn in a beautifully bold cotton print with a flattering curved hem, it is…
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Sew 111 Sneak Peek
The June issue of Sew is all set for summer with not one but TWO FREE patterns – a Simplicity design featuring four stylish dresses, plus a New Look pattern offering…
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Sew 110 Sneak Peek
May day, may day! Issue 110 of Sew has hit the news stands, packed with inspiring projects that you’ll want to make right NOW. It comes with a FREE Simplicity pattern to…
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Call The Midwife! Your Wardrobe Is More 50s Than You Realise
The 1950s is one of the most memorable periods in fashion history. Ask anyone about the women of this period, and two visions spring to mind: the 50s housewife and…
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Issue 108 Sneak Peek
Issue 108 of Sew is here and is packed with fabulous garments, home décor and gifts to make for spring! In your free New Look pattern, there are four beautiful tops…
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Behind the Fold Lines - What Shaped the 40s Wardrobe
Sewing today is a starkly contrasting experience to that of the 1940s, where mending and tailoring skills were necessary skills. Whilst WWI called upon women to volunteer for the war…
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The Freya Collection
These dress and tunic designs are easy to wear and versatile pieces for a summer wardrobe. The pattern could easily be extended to make a full-length maxi dress, ideally in…
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No-Pattern Tunic Dress
This easy belted tunic dress is the perfect project if you’ve ever wanted to try drafting your own pattern. Simply follow the diagrams to measure and cut the pieces from rectangles…
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STOP THE PRESS! NEW SIXTH CATEGORY ADDED TO DRESSMAKER OF THE YEAR 2018
Following the launch of the second Dressmaker of the Year competition for 2018, held by Sew magazine and our sister title Make It Today Dressmaker, we now have even better…
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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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Get Involved With The Big Stitch!
We all like a bit of retail therapy now and then – and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) is on a mission to help us be more creative with our garment…
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