The Warmth Issue | Seamwork Magazine

November 2015

See the Camden pattern

See the Wembley pattern

What’s Inside

Contributors & Staff

Contributing Writers Haley Glenn Haley Glenn is a managing editor for Seamwork. She is a …
Fighting the Cold

Let sewing bring a little more light into the coming winter.
Handmade Beauty

Relax with a soothing oatmeal bath, by Kat Siddle.
Block, Paper, Scissors

Make a feminine petal sleeve using a basic sleeve, by Devon Iott.
The Seamworker’s Guide to Paris

Explore Paris with pattern designer and teacher, Christine Haynes.
A Funny Thing Happened

Sewing lessons through mistakes, by Barbara Clark.
Seamwork Style

Mix and match patterns for a unique me-made wardrobe.
From Sheep to Steam

Explore the history, science, and benefits of wool, by Tasha Griffith.
Keeping Warm

A Guide to Fabrics for Coats and Jackets, by Erin Weisbart.
How to start a small clothing brand

Sadie Roberts of Tradlands offers her experience building a US-made clothing label from the ground up.
The Secret Lives of Looms

Learn everything you need to know about the structural properties of fabric from hand weaving. By Tasha Griffith.
Conquering the Welt

Learn how to sew single and double welts, plus common variations. By David Page Coffin.
Behind the Seams

Take a look behind the seams of a 1960s sheath dress.
Swatch Service

This month, we looked for draped knits for Wembley and warm coating and linings for Camden.
Resources

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