Sewing World [August 2015].pdf

August 2015
It’s August and in this mid-summer month we have some hot, sizzling makes for you and your home! Our star on this month’s cover is the Explore Travel Journal. The cute campervan appliqué and fresh floral fabrics make sure this cover for your holiday diary or sketchbook is a great summer project. The Summer Maxi Dress is a fab summer wardrobe staple, stylish and classic and perfect sewn up in a cool, light cotton. The wraparound Reversible Skater Skirt is another essential garment, it has fantastic flare and swish and you’ll have lots of fun choosing co-ordinating prints – plus it’s two new additions to your wardrobe in just one make! Projects for your home include the elegant Log Cabin Table Runner – a superb introduction to the traditional Log Cabin patchwork block. The Coastal Beach Bag uses a simple nine-patch quilt block to make a roomy bag and a perfect accessory for days on the beach. And why not try your hand at the easy and effective Japanese stitching technique of Sashiko in our Sashiko Stitched Apron project which also upcycles a pair of denim jeans!