Generations | Seamwork Magazine

Patterns in this Issue

The Baz Coat & The Devon Dress

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See the Devon pattern

See the Devon Bonus

What’s Inside

Sewing is an Intergenerational Craft

This month, we challenge you to find ways that sewing connects you to other generations, past, future, or present.
Sew the Devon Dress

Fabric ideas and fitting details for this sweater dress.
Sew the Baz Coat

Fabric ideas and fitting details for this wrap coat.
Pattern Hackers: How to Add a D-ring Closure

Learn clever pattern hacks for a DIY approach to patternmaking, by Haley Glenn.
When Clothing Celebrates Family, Fashion, and Fabric

An introduction to Aso-ebi. By Aby Atiola.
Who is Missing in the Story of American Craft?

I’ve learned my crafts from strangers. By Lia Rose.
My Grandma’s Hands: A Crafting Tradition with Purpose

Grandma Ruby sewed quilts made to survive a winter, protect vulnerable bodies, and tell stories. By Lori Caldwell.
Patrilineal Sewing: The Men Who Taught Me to Sew

Dad’s sewing box and the priceless gifts of Aboriginal creative knowledge—my sewing story. By Mireille Stahle.
A Seamworker’s Guide to Philadelphia

Where to shop, eat, and get creative in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. By Claire Sitarz.
Reclaiming My Family’s Collective Sense of Creativity

My sewing machine brings together generations of stitches, by Thao Thai.
Seamwork Style

Stay cozy while creating a timeless style with the Baz coat, by Farrah Dodson.
Did You Make That?

Get inspired by these finished Seamwork projects.
5 Tips to Spark Your Kid’s Creativity

Parenting—the creative way. By Michael Gardener.
Contributors & Staff

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

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