Fall Prints | Seamwork Magazine

September 2015

The Akita top, made from one pattern piece.

The Akita top from this month's issue.

The Akita top worn with the drawstring Moji pants. Golden olive silk Matka from B Black & Sons, checked wool from Mood Fabrics.

The Akita top, from this month's issue, in printed cotton from Hawthorne Threads.

The Moji pants in denim from Hawthorne Threads.

The Moji pants in checked wool from Mood Fabrics.

Making Change

Style feels like an evolution, but it can develop in sudden bursts.
Handmade Beauty

Sweet Orange Exfoliating Powder, by Kat Siddle.
Block Paper Scissors

Transform a basic block into a fitted bodice with curved S-shaped princess seams and a contoured waistband. By Devon Iott.
The Seamworker’s Guide to Los Angeles

Get to know this sprawling city with Christine Haynes.
Finding Me Again

Sewing and Motherhood, by Charlie Wensley
Eco-Conscious British Knitting

A Profile of the TOFT company, by Charlotte Powell.
Mummies, Victorians and Punks

A brief history of tartan, by Devon Iott
Our Social Fabric

How a non-profit is diverting textile ‘waste’ into the hands of makers, by Leanne Prain.
On Pins and Needles

It’s time to give some extra attention to your most heavily used sewing tools, by Melissa Fehr.
How to Match Plaids, Stripes, and Large Patterns

Take the guess work out of matching prints with tips, tricks, and three matching techniques, by Piper Springs.
Screen Printing a Repeat Geometric Pattern

Create custom fabric at home, by Melissa Dettloff.
Behind the Seams

A look inside a 1970s Victor Costa dress.
Swatch Service

This month, we looked for medium and light weight wovens for Akita and Moji
Resources

Where to get fabric, supplies, and recommended additional reading for this issue.