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Power Dressing
September, 2016
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Issue 22
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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.
Sewing Specifics
Add a couture touch to your seam finishes.
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
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Contributors & Staff
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