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CHRISTMAS – SPARKLE
Love that DRESS! • Let us count the ways … here are three big reasons to love a dress this summer.
BILL BLASS
ALL ABOUT EASE • When it comes to wearing (and sewing!) summer’s standout dresses such as slick wraps and breezy fit-and-flare shapes, it’s
One hit Wonders • Zooming to the top of the summer his list... the dress is the easiest one-shot way to add vibrant colour, print and a sense of casual cool to your wardrobe.
Finding the Perfect Bra
Make a New Dress Pattern
Who is that Person in the Mirror • Do you find yourself looking in the mirror some days, not recognising the person in the reflection? Kerryn is constantly hearing this comment from the women who cross her doorstep and are looking for help. In this article Kerryn discusses the ‘journey of self-discovery’ that takes place in her Personal Style Classes.
Why Use Sewing Pattern Software? Part 2
A knit SELECTION • Here are several more offerings from Knitwit to showcase their versatile fabrics. We have included two heavier weight fabrics for jackets for cooler days and nights and these are a must-have in any wardrobe – perfect trans-seasonal wear.
Sail Away – Part 2 • Following on from Lynn’s travel wardrobe in Vol 23 No 2, she now brings us what she plans to pack for eveningwear. Her evenings will be mostly dining on the ship, but planned excursions to castles (as you do) and musical events require a different look. So, Lynn is doing what she always does and that is to pack mix-and-match garments from crease-free fabrics.
Mix & Match it with Marion!
Prints charming • Whether it’s tropical, tribal, abstract or artsy, you can’t go past a print … especially on summer’s softest, easiest dresses.
BRING ON THE night • For weddings, parties, anything … rich jewel tones, glimmering silks and satins, seductive lines and the special sparkle of sequins light up any evening …
EVENING STANDARD • Forget day-to-night … it’s time for stop-the-presses evening glamour. Headlining looks such as narrow column shapes lavished with rich colour, graphic prints, classic black and white, a touch of jewelled beading or a whiff of lace are setting a glorious new benchmark for dressing up after dark.
Another Dimension • Light, lacy textures add depth, interest and a gentle romance to the simple, pretty dress shapes of summer…
Dress sense • In gently caressing shapes, eye-pleasing prints and soft-to-the-touch fabrics, dresses delight the senses this summer.
Liquorice Allsorts! • These gorgeous fun fabrics just look like a lolly jar at your favourite milk bar. You won’t be able to resist the temptation of dipping you fingers in to this wonderful assortment. Think spring and summer, shorts and capri pants for yourself or the littlies. Every age can wear these. Add a button or two for a designer touch and you’re ready to go!
Behind the Seams • Every issue we present the latest in fabric trends, but how often do you look at those luxurious fabrics and wonder what pattern styles would be suitable for them? Here’s some inspiration for these Martin & Savage fabrics ...