In this issue

Merry Christmas! We have some fabulously festive sewing for you in this issue. The easy-to-make, elegant Kimono Jacket will be a perfect accompaniment to your festive outfit and why not match it with the gorgeous Embellished Purse – it will have admirers swooning at the beautiful vibrant colours and design. For your festive décor, try the cute Christmas Elf Bowl using easy patchwork or the charming Mitten Garland – using felted woollen blankets to add a Scandi-style finishing touch to your fireplace or hallway. The Little Deer, Christmas Stocking combines earthy, Essex linen and pretty Liberty prints to make a traditional stocking ready for Xmas Eve. For quick-to-make gifts - the Chenille Cosmetic Bag, stylish and practical it uses cut layers of fabric to create a soft texture and the whimsical Sleep Tight Embroidery, with a sleepy moon and stars will create a sweet feature for any nursery wall. We meet machine embroiderer Linda Miler, whilst we take a look behind the scenes at Willian Gee – an atmospheric haberdashery set in the heart of London’s East End. Elizabeth Healey continues her Creative Sewing Practice and Mr X Stitch takes a lingering look at lace. Happy Christmas sewing!

Creative Sewing Practice: Stitching Memories

Reasons for sewing are varied but it is often the big occasions in life that prompt us to make something; perhaps a quilt for a special anniversary, a toy for a new baby, and if we’re really ambitious, a Christening gown, or even a wedding dress – although only the truly brave would take on that labour!

3 mins

Tips//Toiles

Part of the joy of home sewing is to be able to get clothes that fit you perfectly. To achieve this sewing nirvana, a toile is an invaluable tool to help you get that great-fitting, end garment.

2 mins

Pattern Review - Vogue Pattern 9075

Written by Marie Koupparis from the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network

4 mins

We Meet...William Gee

In 1906 an East European immigrant, William Goldstein, changed his name to William Gee and opened a small trimmings shop in the London Borough of Hackney. Today, William Gee is a leading stockist and distributor of textile trimmings and haberdashery products in the UK. Adam Graham, Co-Director at William Gee shows us around and we find out more about how a business that started with just £2 worth of stock has grown into the successful company it is today.

4 mins

Read all stories from Sewing World

Sewing World Magazine Description:

Sewing World has a good mix of sewing projects, techniques, know-how and how-tos for all sewing abilities ranging from basic dressmaking techniques to couture methods, machine embroidery both free-style and computerised, projects for home, craft and dressmaking.