Power Dressing | Seamwork Magazine

September 2016

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What’s Inside

Power in Individuality

Power dressing isn’t all pantsuits and button-up shirts.
Handmade Beauty

Indulge in a hydrating sheet mask while skipping the waste, by Kat Siddle.
Business Casual, Handmade Edition

Bringing personal style to the office, by Jessica Yen
Sewing Clearly

How my eye disease renewed my love for sewing, by Tanya Hughes.
A Pressing Matter

Get to know your iron, the ultimate fabric shaper, by David Page Coffin
A Lesson in Lining

The guide to drafting linings for unlined jackets and coats, by Sabrina Lee.
Women in Pants

A Two-legged revolution, by Betsy Blodgett
Swatch Service

Become a fabric expert with this month’s patterns.
Block Paper Scissors

Add a shaped collar to Delavan, by Anna Aguirre.
One Pattern, Three Ways

Get more out of your me-made garments.
Seamwork Style

Mix and match patterns for a unique me-made wardrobe.
How to Sew a Hong Kong Seam

Add a couture touch to your seam finishes with this tutorial. By Katie Whittle.
The Seamworker’s Guide to Amsterdam

Unearth the hidden gems this city has to offer, by Tracy Majka.
Wally’s Wisdom

What are finished measurements and how do I use them?
Resources

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

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

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