Issue #119, July / August 2008
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Designer Details: Sewing with Whimsy Samples from Kari’s newest book, Sewing with Whimsy, are a fanciful treat in children’s sewing and embellishing. Click here to order now for $24.95 |
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 Girl's Wrap Dress and SlipBy Ashley Coulson and Kathy Barnard Introducing the “Girl’s Wrap Dress and Slip” the latest pattern in our Sew Beautiful Pattern Collection for girls, sizes 4-14; it’s really two great patterns in one!
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Leap, Jump and Jive By Frances Messina Jones The fun, new froggy designs by Frances Messina Jones have hopped onto the scene just in time, as smocking is experiencing a wonderful resurgence. |
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Designer Profile: Lezette Thomason By Anne Gillem Whether she is designing children’s clothing, teaching a class or running her business, Lezette Thomason works magic in the world of heirloom sewing. |
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Ahoy Mate - Kit By Maja Clayton A nautical smocking plate is peppered with a collection of mini ships, lending a whimsical touch to a classic summer theme for little boys.
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Ladybug Parade By Linda D. Richards Fun flittering ladybugs in all their graphic splendor land a prized spot on your little one’s smocked insert.
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Homecoming Dress By Janet Gilbert Leave it to Janet Gilbert to fashion the perfect yellow ribbon smocking to express appreciation for men and women in uniform everywhere. |
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The Perfect Preteen Dress By Carolyn Sheron and Kathy Barnard “Mary and Morgan Young Miss” from the Sew Beautiful Pattern Collection, combined with inspiration from Martha Demere’s heirloom graduation dress, result in a perfectly tempered lace dress for the tween-age child.
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Heirloom Deliver By Ashley Coulson A Swiss eyelet chevron maternity top gives a mother-to-be a head start on dressing her baby in heirloom style.
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The Sweetest Sunsuit: FREE PATTERN By Cheryl R. Davidson of A Frayed Knot FREE PATTERN: Newborn - 18 months A sweet baby sunsuit from the past inspires our latest free pattern. “Baby’s Pleated Sunsuit” is perfect for making classic, easy-to-construct playwear for a baby boy or girl.
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Erin's Easy-Sew Sundress: FREE PATTERN - Kit By Erin Hardin and Kathy Barnard FREE PATTERN: Sundress or Sun Top sizes 2-10 FREE MACHINE EMBROIDERY: Click Here An unlikely little souvenir dress gets an heirloom makeover for this super-fun and easy-to-sew summer project.
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Altered Halter Sundress or Top By Erin Hardin Turn any size A-line pattern into a halter-style sundress or top that sews up in less time than it might take you to read through the directions...really!
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Sash of Many Colors By Janet Gilbert A vintage reproduction, the “Irish Crochet Toddler Dress” from the Kent State Museum book, is a versatile heirloom dream made up in lace insertions, edgings and machine embroidery.
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A Night to Remember: Cassie's Cotillion Dress By Kathy Barnard and Angela Atherton A collaborative effort turns ideas and inspiration into a magnificent cotillion dress using tissue silk, gold charmeuse, machine embroidery and laces.
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Dorset Feather Stitchery By Claudia Newton Claudia Newton interprets Dorset Feather Stitchery, combining stitches and stitch variations by hand in a simple color scheme of light blue on white. |
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Lacy Camisole By Hope Yoder Spend warm summer nights in heirloom comfort with this sweet French sewn camisole embellished with faux lace shaping and embroidery.
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