Women to the Front | Seamwork Magazine

May 2016

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What’s Inside

Celebrating Women

Female friendship is one of the most powerful forces in shaping our lives, and the world.
Resources

Where to get fabric, supplies, and recommended additional readingfor this issue.
Handmade Beauty

Make your skin glow with a pineapple mask, by Kat Siddle.
Block Paper Scissors

Create a flirty off-the-shoulder peasant blouse, by Anna Aguirre.
Zero-waste design

The Creation of Waste-Free Garments, by Jessica Yen
Modern Appliqué

A fresh take on a classic embellishment, by Katie Whittle.
Elusive Targets

The changing shape of the ideal woman, by Betsy Blodgett.
The Woman Behind the Sewing Challenge

Zoe Edwards talks community, motherhood, and of course, Me-Made-May, by Tasha Griffith.
Discharge Printing on Fabric

Create softly-printed fabric at home, by Melissa Dettloff.
How to Sew a Leather Clutch

Create a customized fold over, by Stefanie Kamerman.
Swatch Service

This month, we looked for lightweight and medium weight knits with a nice drape for both Layton and Perry.
Seamwork Style

Mix and match patterns for a unique me-made wardrobe.
Sewing Specifics

Quick tutorials to upgrade your sewing.
P-O-W-E-R

Finding power through craft, by Aimee Davis.
Behind the Seams

Take a look behind the seams of a 1960s shift dress.
The Seamworker’s Guide to London

Explore all that this metropolis has to offer, with Sara Homer.
Seamwork Digs

The products and media that we can’t stop chattering about around Seamwork HQ.
Contributors & Staff

Meet the writers, makers, and artists from this month’s issue.

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