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INDEX How to use this Index 1. Choose how you’d like to search for articles/patterns from the Index Contents Page (this page).

CONTENTS Find Articles on these topics GENERAL INTEREST SEWING ARTICLES Fabrics...................... .......................................................................8 Interviews............................... .........................................................8

2. Go to that page of this index to confirm

TIPS/TECHNIQUES

which issue the article/pattern you’re after is in.

Buttons..................... .......................................................................8

3. Go to that Issues Contents Page to check

Hand sewing................................ ...................................................8

which page number you’ll find that article/ pattern on. You can find the Issue Contents Pages at the front of the issues or you can use the Contents pages included in this index on the pages listed below.

Looking after you ............................... ............................................8

Issue 1 ................................................................ 12

Sewing with Knit fabric ...................................................................9

Issue 2 ................................................................ 14

Sewing Machine Feet .....................................................................9

Issue 3 ................................................................ 16

Shirring ............................................................................................9

Issue 4 ................................................................ 18

Sewing with/for kids .......................................................................9

Issue 5 ................................................................ 20

Techniques ......................................................................................9

4.

Go to that page of the appropriate issue.

You can purchase any issues you’ve missed from www.onethimble.com.au

Maintaining your machines ...........................................................8 Overlockers .....................................................................................9 Pattern Hacking .............................................................................9

Tips... .............................................................................................10 Your sewing space........................................................................10 Zips... .............................................................................................10

BUSINESS ARTICLES Growing a Handmade business ...................................................10

Find Patterns

Marketing..................... .................................................................10 Market Selling ...............................................................................11

By category .....................................................................................3 Networking ...................................................................................11 By designer .....................................................................................4 Pricing ...........................................................................................11 By difficulty ....................................................................................5 Photography................................ ..................................................11 By fabrics ........................................................................................6 Social Media .................................................................................11 Links to pattern hacks .................. .................................................7 Starting a Handmade Business ......... ..........................................11 By size .............................................................................................7

Pattern Index

By Category ISSUE 1

ISSUE 4

Starflower Accessory ...................................................... accessory

Sunny Daytripper bag................... ........ ..................weekender bag

K.I.S.S Dress .....................................................................play dress

Snow Queen Applique ................................. .....................applique

Roman Helmet Applique ................................................... applique

Traveller tee ....................................... .....................casual tee-shirt

Mirage Skirt ........................................................................play skirt

Urbanite pants ......................... . ...........dress or casual long pants

Bow Peep Dress ............................................................ party dress

Kids Creations: Easy Softie Patterns .. ....... .....learn to sew softies

Dolly Bow Peep Dress .................................................... dolls dress

Mem Rose Skirt....................................................play or party skirt

Little Ladies Handbag .............................................childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handbag

Firefly dress............................................ ............. ...........party dress

Kinder Shorts ..................................................................play shorts

Rainy Days Quilt...................................... .................................. quilt

ISSUE 2

Busy block ...................................................................................toy Honey Gum ......................................... ............................play dress

Duchess Vest .......................................... .................... ......girls vest Gypsy Shrug ..................................................light 3/4 sleeve cover

ISSUE 5

Twist Dress ...................................................play dress - reversible

Art Caddy ..................................................................back to school

Ranger Shorts ..............................................dress or casual shorts

Pencil Pencil Case ....................................................back to school

Time Traveller Vest ................................. ...................................vest

Festival Skirt .................................................................... ladies skirt

Itty Bitty Harems .............................................premmie baby pants

Bells Beach Dress ............................................................play dress

Sweet Charlotte Quilt.............................. ................................. quilt

Sweet Grace Ruffled Headband ...............................hair accessory

Posey Dress............................................ ............. ..........party dress

Helios Dress .....................................................................play dress

Steam Train Applique...........................................................applique

Scrappies Pants .............................................play pants (3 lengths)

ISSUE 3

Bunting 3 ways ............................................................ home wares Bonfire Jacket .................................................................light jacket

Stardust Winter Party Dress (size1-16)...... .......... .........party dress Miss Miranda & Percy Pineapple Applique ...................... applique Daisy Chain Dress (size xxs-xxl)................. .......... ........ladies dress Make a splash backpack .........................................back to school Bow Trim Dress (size 000-8)..................... .......................play dress Moku Skirt .....................................................................casual skort BT Tunic (size 3-8).................................... ................ ...........play top Ralphie Reindeer .........................................................................toy Sansa Bolero (size 1-8)........................... ........................light jacket Sneak Peek Sweet Treat Stocking ................................... Christmas Half Pipe Pants (size 2-8).......................dress or casual long pants Rustic Reindeer Garland.............................................. home wares Fakie Baby Pants (size 0-2) ................................casual baby pants Snowboarder Applique............................ ................ ..........applique Thermomix Cover..................................... ......... ..........home wares Scrapbuster Tutes.................................... .......... ..........home wares

Pattern Index

By Designer ISSUE 1

ISSUE 4

Starflower Accessory .........................................................Oh Baby

Sunny Daytripper bag............ ............................Stitched by Crystal

K.I.S.S Dress ....................................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Snow Queen Applique ...................... .....................Ric-Rac & Retro

Roman Helmet Applique ...................................................... Mr Fox

Traveller tee ......................................................... Gracious Threads

Mirage Skirt .....................................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Urbanite pants ............................... ...........Rabbit Rabbit Creations

Bow Peep Dress .............................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Kids Creations: Easy Softie Patterns .... .. ...Jodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crafty Creations

Dolly Bow Peep Dress ....................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Mem Rose Skirt...............................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Little Ladies Handbag ........................................................... Bobkin

Firefly dress............................................ ......... ...........BOO! Designs

Kinder Shorts ..................................................... Hey There Threads

Rainy Days Quilt...................................... ............... Horris & Deedle

ISSUE 2

Busy block ............................................. ............Little Moo Designs

Duchess Vest ..................................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Honey Gum .....................................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Gypsy Shrug .................Tadah Patterns (previously Fresh Designs)

ISSUE 5

Twist Dress .....................................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Art Caddy .............................................................. Damaya Designs

Ranger Shorts .................................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Pencil Pencil Case ..................................................Horris & Deedle

Time Traveller Vest ..........................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Festival Skirt .............................................................Make It Perfect

Itty Bitty Harems .................................................Pattern Emporium

Bells Beach Dress ...........................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Sweet Charlotte Quilt..................................... Fabric Direct.com.au

Sweet Grace Ruffled Headband ...................... Snickerdoodle Stew

Posey Dress.....................................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns

Helios Dress ................................................................Golden Rippy

Steam Train Applique.............................................................Mr Fox

Scrappies Pants .............................................. Threading Rainbows

ISSUE 3

Bunting 3 ways .................................................... Willow & The Owl

Stardust Winter Party Dress (size1-16) ....................... ..Elli Inspired Daisy Chain Dress (size xxs-xxl)................. .............Make it Perfect Bow Trim Dress (size 000-8)............Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns BT Tunic (size 3-8)............................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns Sansa Bolero (size 1-8)........................... ................... ...........Bobkin Half Pipe Pants (size 2-8).................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns Fakie Baby Pants (size 0-2) .............Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns Snowboarder Applique............................ ................... ..........Mr Fox Thermomix Cover............................. ........... ......Pattern Emporium Scrapbuster Tutes.................................... ...............Horris & Deedle

Bonfire Jacket .................................Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns Miss Miranda & Percy Pineapple Applique .............Molly & mama Make a splash backpack ............................. Hunting for Ladybugs Moku Skirt ................................................................ Tadah Patterns Ralphie Reindeer ...............................................Stitched by Crystal Sneak Peek Sweet Treat Stocking ..................................... FlosStyle Rustic Reindeer Garland.......................................... Mother Grimm

Pattern Index

By DiďŹ&#x192;culty ISSUE 1

ISSUE 4

Starflower Accessory ..................................................intermediate

Sunny Daytripper bag................... ...............................intermediate

K.I.S.S Dress .................................................................intermediate

Snow Queen Applique ................................................intermediate

Roman Helmet Applique ................................................... beginner

Traveller tee .......................................................confident beginner

Mirage Skirt ....................................................... confident beginner

Urbanite pants ............................... .............................intermediate

Bow Peep Dress ..........................................................intermediate

Kids Creations: Easy Softie Patterns ....... ............... ..........beginner

Dolly Bow Peep Dress ...................................... confident beginner

Mem Rose Skirt..................................................confident beginner

Little Ladies Handbag ....................................... confident beginner

Firefly dress............................................ ......................intermediate

Kinder Shorts .................................................... confident beginner

Rainy Days Quilt...................................... ......... confident beginner

ISSUE 2

Busy block ............................................ ............confident beginner

Duchess Vest .....................................................confident beginner

Honey Gum ......................................... .............confident beginner

Gypsy Shrug ............................. ............. ...........confident beginner

ISSUE 5

Twist Dress ............................................. .... ......confident beginner

Art Caddy .......................................................... confident beginner

Ranger Shorts ................... ..........................................intermediate

Pencil Pencil Case .......................................................intermediate

Time Traveller Vest ................................. . .........confident beginner

Festival Skirt ...................................................... confident beginner

Itty Bitty Harems ......................................beginner to intermediate

Bells Beach Dress ............................................. confident beginner

Sweet Charlotte Quilt.............................. ................... intermediate

Sweet Grace Ruffled Headband ........................................ beginner

Posey Dress............................................ ...........confident beginner

Helios Dress ...................................................... confident beginner

Steam Train Applique.........................................confident beginner

Scrappies Pants ................................................ confident beginner

ISSUE 3

Bunting 3 ways ................................................. confident beginner

Stardust Winter Party Dress (size1-16)...... .................intermediate Daisy Chain Dress (size xxs-xxl)................. .................intermediate Bow Trim Dress (size 000-8) ............................. confident beginner BT Tunic (size 3-8)...............................................confident beginner Sansa Bolero (size 1-8)........................... .....................intermediate Half Pipe Pants (size 2-8)........................ .......................intermediat Fakie Baby Pants (size 0-2) ..................... .........confident beginner Snowboarder Applique............................ .........confident beginner Thermomix Cover............................ ........... ......confident beginner Scrapbuster Tutes.................................... .........confident beginner

Bonfire Jacket ..............................................................intermediate Miss Miranda & Percy Pineapple Applique ...................... beginner Make a splash backpack ................................. confident beginner Moku Skirt .................................................... adventurous beginner Ralphie Reindeer .............................................. confident beginner Sneak Peek Sweet Treat Stocking .................... confident beginner Rustic Reindeer Garland...................................................advanced

Pattern Index

By Fabric Type ISSUE 1

ISSUE 4

Starflower Accessory ............................................................woven

Sunny Daytripper bag................... .........................................woven

K.I.S.S Dress ...........................................................................woven

Snow Queen Applique ..........................................................woven

Roman Helmet Applique .......................................................woven

Traveller tee ................................................................................knit

Mirage Skirt ............................................................................woven

Urbanite pants ............................... .......................................woven

Bow Peep Dress ....................................................................woven

Kids Creations: Easy Softie Patterns ....... ..............................fleece

Dolly Bow Peep Dress ...........................................................woven

Mem Rose Skirt......................................................................woven

Little Ladies Handbag ............................................................woven

Firefly dress............................................ ................................woven

Kinder Shorts .........................................................................woven

Rainy Days Quilt...................................... .............................. woven

ISSUE 2

Busy block .............................................................................woven Honey Gum ......................................... ..................................woven

Duchess Vest .......................................... ..............................woven Gypsy Shrug ............................................ ..............................woven

ISSUE 5

Twist Dress ............................................. ...............................woven

Art Caddy ...............................................................................woven

Ranger Shorts ....................................... ................................woven

Pencil Pencil Case .................................................................woven

Time Traveller Vest ................................. ...............................woven

Festival Skirt ...........................................................................woven

Itty Bitty Harems ...................................... .............................woven

Bells Beach Dress ..................................................................woven

Sweet Charlotte Quilt.............................. ............................. woven

Sweet Grace Ruffled Headband ............................................woven

Posey Dress............................................ ...............................woven

Helios Dress ...........................................................................woven

Steam Train Applique..............................................................woven

Scrappies Pants ............................................................. knit/woven

ISSUE 3

Bunting 3 ways ......................................................................woven Bonfire Jacket .............................................................................knit

Stardust Winter Party Dress (size1-16)...... ...........................woven Miss Miranda & Percy Pineapple Applique ..........................woven Daisy Chain Dress (size xxs-xxl)................. ................................knit Make a splash backpack ......................................................... vinyl Bow Trim Dress (size 000-8)..................... .............................woven Moku Skirt ..............................................................................woven BT Tunic (size 3-8).................................... ..............................woven Ralphie Reindeer ...................................................................woven Sansa Bolero (size 1-8)........................... ...............................woven Sneak Peek Sweet Treat Stocking .........................................woven Half Pipe Pants (size 2-8)........................ ...............................woven Rustic Reindeer Garland........................................................woven Fakie Baby Pants (size 0-2) ...................................................woven Snowboarder Applique............................ ..............................woven Thermomix Cover..................................... .............................woven Scrapbuster Tutes.................................... ..............................woven

By Clothing Size ISSUE 1 K.I.S.S Dress .................................................................................1-5 Mirage Skirt ................................................................................2-12 Bow Peep Dress ........................................................................1-12 Kinder Shorts ................................................................. 6mths-5yrs

ISSUE 2

Pattern Index

Twist Dress ............................................. .....................................2-8

By location of “Pattern Hacks”

Ranger Shorts ....................................... ......................................2-8

BOW PEEP DRESS

Time Traveller Vest ................................. .....................................2-8

http://www.onethimble.com.au/blog/a-bow-peep-variation

Duchess Vest .......................................... ....................................2-8 Gypsy Shrug ............................................ ....................................0-8

Itty Bitty Harems ...................................... ................premmie sizes

TWIST SHIFT

Posey Dress............................................ ...................................1-12 http://www.onethimble.com.au/blog/how-to-line-a-sleeveless-

ISSUE 3

dress

Stardust Winter Party Dress .....................................................1-16

THERMOMIX COVER

Daisy Chain Dress ......................................................xxs-xxl ladies

http://patternemporium.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/pattern-hack-

Bow Trim Dress..................... ...................................................000-8

convert-tm31-thermie-cover.html

BT Tunic.................................... ....................................................3-8

TRAVELLER TEE

Sansa Bolero........................... .....................................................1-8

http://www.graciousthreads.ca/prp-80s-cartoon-beep-beep/

Half Pipe Pants........................ .....................................................2-8 Fakie Baby Pants .........................................................................0-2

ISSUE 4 Traveller tee .................................................................................2-8 Urbanite pants ............................... ...........................................1-12 Mem Rose Skirt..........................................................................2-12 Firefly dress............................................ .......................... ...........0-7

MEM ROSE SKIRT http://www.onethimble.com.au/blog/mem-rose-pattern-hack

FIREFLY DRESS http://www.onethimble.com.au/blog/pimpedfirefly-horris-deedle http://www.onethimble.com.au/blog/pimpedfirefly-owl-i http://www.onethimble.com.au/blog/pimpedfirefly-damsels-ndragons

Honey Gum ......................................... ........................ .............1-12 http://www.onethimble.com.au/blog/pimpedfirefly-sutures-

ISSUE 5

sandpaper

Festival Skirt ................................................................xxs-xxl ladies

PENCIL PENCIL CASE

Bells Beach Dress ......................................................................1-10

http://www.onethimble.com.au/blog/chunkster-pencil-pencil-

Helios Dress ...............................................................................1-12

case-pattern-hack

Scrappies Pants ...................................................................... nb-10

BELLS BEACH DRESS

Bonfire Jacket ............................................................................1-12 Moku Skirt ..................................................................................2-12

http://www.onethimble.com.au/blog/fake-shirring-with-cathiefrom-sew-darn-ezy

Article Index General Interest

Tips & Techniques

FABRICS

BUTTONS

Issue 1 ..............................................................................Bowerbird

Issue 2 ..........................................................................Who’s Afraid

Issue 2 ..............................................................................Bowerbird

......................................................................... Posey Dress Pattern

............................................................. Fabric Facts Found - Denim

Issue 3 . ..............................Tips for sewing buttons & buttonholes

Issue 3 ...........................................................................Fabric Finds

................................................................................ Stardust Pattern

.................................................................................... About Ticking

................................................................................ BT Tunic Pattern

...................................... Sewing Knit on a regular sewing machine

.................................................................... Bow Trim Dress Pattern

...............................................................Tips to hem stretch fabrics

Issue 4..................... ........................................ Firefly Dress Pattern

............................................. Sewing with Special Occasion fabrics

Issue 5 ............. .......... Sewing Buttons on with a Sewing Machine

Issue 4 ........... ................................ Buying Sewing Supplies Online

HANDSEWING

............................................................... What’s in your fabric cart?

Issue 5 .............. .....................................................Trending Fabrics ..................................................Sewing with Plastic Coated fabrics

Issue 2................ ......................................................... Ladder Stitch Issue 3 .............. ............................................................. Whip Stitch

LOOKING AFTER YOU

..............................................................Sewing with stretch fabrics Issue 1 .............. ......................................................... Batch Sewing

INTERVIEWS Issue 1............ ...................................... Livvys Loves - Wholesaling .............................................................. .. Li’l Birdie - Market Selling Issue 2............. ......... Lauren Roberts - Home Based Pop-Up Shop .................................................... Jennifer Paganelli - Fabric Design Issue 3............. ................... The Big Interview- Sewing for Yourself ......................................................... Robin Hill - Pattern Revolution Issue 4 ......... Johanna - Screen Printing fabric for sewing projects ........... Mel - Mini Mooches - Destiny Rescue & Facebook Groups Issue 5........... .................................Sarah - Angel Gowns Australia

Issue 2................. ......................... Three Steps to creating balance .................................................................... Business Bites - sew Jo ...................................................................... Physio Guide to S.E.W. Issue 3................. ................................................. The Big Interview ............................................ Incorporating Trends into your sewing ................................................................Daisy Chain Dress Pattern Issue 4 ............................ .............................................Cyber Safety Issue 5................ .............................. Occupational Health & Safety .........................................................................Festival Skirt Pattern

MAINTAINING YOUR MACHINES

.......................... Leigh - Plan B - Concept Cafe & Handmade shop ................. Cassie - Lily Shine Boutique - Confidence & Inspiration

Issue 4................ .......................Maintaining your sewing machine Issue 5 .............. ................................. Maintaining your overlocker

Article Index Issue 4.................................. ............. Tips for teaching kids to sew

OVERLOCKERS

.................................................. Kids Creations : Easy Softie Patten

Issue 1 .........................................................................Who’s Afraid

TECHNIQUES

Issue 2 .................................................. Overlocking round a circle Issue 5 .... ........................................... Maintaining your overlocker ..................................................... Overlocking round inner corners

Issue 1........ ............................................ Nanny Fox - French Seam Issue 2 ............ ..................................Nanny Fox - Run & Fell Seam ............................................................. Handsewing - Ladder Stitch

PATTERN HACKS

Issue 3 ................................................................Special Tip - Piping

Issue 4................ ................................................How to Line a Skirt

................................................................. Handsewing- Whip Stitch

...................................................... Converting a dress to a playsuit

....................................................................... Cathie’s- Placket Tute

Issue 5 .............. ................................ Adding a zip pocket to a bag

................................................................................. Blind Hemming

SEWING KNIT

........................................................ Sewing Buttons & Buttonholes ...................................... Sewing Knit on a regular sewing machine

Issue 3................ .......... Sewing Knit on a regular sewing machine Issue 4............... .................................................. How to line a skirt ...............................................................Tips to hem stretch fabrics ....................................................................... English Paper Piecing ................................................................Daisy Chain Dress Pattern ................................................ Sewing Bias Around a Mitred Curve Issue 4......... .................................................... Traveller Tee Pattern ...................................................... Converting a dress to a playsuit Issue 5............... ...................................Sewing with stretch fabrics ............................................................................How to insert a zip .....................................................Troubleshooting a knit neckband Issue 5......... .................................................................. Shirring 101 .......................................................................Bonfire Jacket Pattern .....................................................................Shirring Survey Results ..............................................................................Scrappies Pattern .....................................................................................Applique Tips

SEWING MACHINE FEET

........................................................... Adding a zip pocket to a bag

Issue 1 ...............................................Footloose - Rolled Hem Foot

.....................................................Troubleshooting a knit neckband

Issue 2 .......................................................Footloose - Ruffler Foot

................................................. Sewing buttons on with a machine

Issue 3 .......... .............................................Footloose - Binder Foot

..................................................Sewing with Plastic Coated fabrics

SHIRRING Issue 5................ ........................................................... Shirring 101 .....................................................................Shirring Survey Results ................................................................ Bells Beach Dress Pattern

SEWING WITH/FOR KIDS Issue 1................ ......... Design Features for kids clothes - pockets Issue 2.......................Design Features for kids clothes - false hem

Article Index Business TIPS

GROWING A HANDMADE BUSINESS

Issue 1......... ................Design Features for Kids clothes - Pockets

Issue 1...............................................................Finding your niche

............................................................. Charm Spool - Tying Sashes

........................................................................................Networking

Issue 2........... ................................................Physio Guide to S.E.W

.....................................Service Review - Professional Photography

................................. Design Features for Kids Clothes- False Hem

......................................................... Business Bites - Batch Sewing

Issue 3........... ..................... Incorporating Trends into your sewing

..................................................... Instagram & Hashtags Explained

............................................................................ Gadgets & Gizmos

.................................Have a nice day tip - Everyone is a customer

........................................... Tips for Different Sized Sewing Spaces ............................................ Tips for an Inspirational Sewing Space

Issue 2......... .................................Three Steps to Creating Balance

...............................................................Tips to hem stretch fabrics

...........................................................What are you selling - Pricing

.............................................. Sewing with special occasion fabrics

................................................... Service Review - Website Themes

Issue 4............. ................................................... Gadgets & Gizmos

........................................................................Product Presentation

...........................................................Tips for Teaching Kids to Sew

.................................................................... Business Bites - Sew Jo

,..................................................Maintaining your sewing machine

............................................................Emotional X-factor to Selling

.....................................................................................Show Sewing

......................................................................... Business Make-over

.........................................................Buying sewing supplies online

Issue 3.............. ................................................Thoughts on Pricing

Issue 5................ .................. Sewing Occupational health & safety

....................................................................Collaborate for a Cause

........................................................................ Interfacing explained

........................................................................Finding New Markets

YOUR SEWING SPACE

................................................ Partnerships to grow your business

Issue 2.................. .........................................Physio Guide to S.E.W Issue 3............. ................... Tips for different sized sewing spaces .............................................Tips for an inspirational sewing space Issue 5................... ........................... Occupational Health & Safety

ZIPS Issue 4 ................................... ......................................Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Afraid ................................................................Honey Gum Dress Pattern Issue 5 ................ .............................. Adding a zip pocket to a bag ......................................................................... Helios Dress Pattern

Issue 4.......... ................................. Does your business have soul? .........................................................Buying sewing supplies online Issue 5........ ....................... The hidden Goldmine in your business .................................................................................... Trademarking

MARKETING Issue 1........... ..................................................... Finding your niche Issue 2............. ..................................What are you selling - Pricing ........................................................................Product Presentation ........................................................... Emotional x-factor to sewing Issue 3...................... ...................................... Finding new markets Issue 4.................... ................................................... Marketing 101 ................................................The importance of digital marketing

Article Index MARKET SELLING

STARTING A HANDMADE BUSINESS

Issue 1........................................................Interview with Liâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Birdie

Issue 1..............................................Starting a Business Checklist

Issue 2.......................................................How to be market ready

...................................................Four Fast Business Terms to know

NETWORKING

Issue 2........ ...................................... How to be ready for a Market

Issue 1............ ................................................................Networking Issue 3....................... .................................Collaborate for a Cause ................................................ Partnerships to grow your business

..........................................................Investigating Postage Options ..........................................................................Business or Hobby? ....................................................................................Starting Again Issue 3............. ..................... Investigating Labelling Requirements

PRICING Issue 2........... ................................................ What are you selling?

Issue 3........... ...................................................Thoughts on Pricing

.......................................................... Service Review - Logo Design Issue 4.............. ......................................................... Marketing 101 ............................................................Investigating Clothing Safety

PHOTOGRAPHY

.............................................. Your trademark questions answered

Issue 1............ ...................... DIY Guide to Photographing Children

................................................The importance of digital marketing

....................................Service Review - Professional Photography

......................................................................................Cyber Safety

Issue 2........ ...............................DIY Guide to Photographing Stock

Issue 5............ ..........................................Better than store bought

.........................................................................Business Make-Over

.............................................. Insurance for handmade businesses

Issue 3........... ................... Tips for editing photos with picmonkey

TRADEMARKING

Issue 4............. ....................................... Photography - The Set Up Issue 5........ ................................................... Photography - Editing

SOCIAL MEDIA Issue 1 ......................................... Instagram & Hashtags Explained Issue 2 ............................................................Facebook Interaction Issue 3 ................................................................................... Mr Fox Issue 4 ............................................................. Selling on Instagram ......................................................................................Cyber Safety

Issue 4................ .................. Your trademark questions answered Issue 5.................. ..................................Trademarking the process

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What’s inside…

8=6GB HEDDA ÑÑ Tips to help your outfits look their best O>EA>C:H ÑÑ How to make mending work for you L=DÉH 6;G6>9 ÑÑ Of their overlocker 9>N <J>9: ID ÑÑ Photographing Children HI6GI>C< 6 7JH>C:HH ÑÑ A simple list C6CCN ;DMÉH ;>C>H=>C< H8=DDA ÑÑ Tips from an old fox >CI:GK>:L L>I= A>ÉA 7>G9>: ÑÑ Tips for market selling

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Contents For Sewing Pleasure Inspirational Poster.........................................................................4 Bowerbird ....................................................................................34 Have a nice day tip .......................................................................49 Design Features for kids clothes ................................................57 Exclusive OT offers .......................................................................59 The Sewing Mum’s Desiderata ....................................................96 Ziplines .................................. .....................................................113

INTERVIEWS Market Selling .................... ..........................................................54 Wholesaling ..................................................................................68

Sewing Techniques + Tutes Who’s Afraid of .............................................................................36 FootLoose ................................ ....................................................48 Charm Spool ............................... .................................................84

PDF Patterns PATTERN OVERVIEW PATTERN PAGE LIFTOUT

Nanny Fox’s Finishing School ......................................................86

PAGE 3 115

Mini Glossary of Sewing Terms ....... ..........................................104

For Handmade Business Instagram & Hashtags explained ....... .........................................24

Starflower Accessory ...................................................................26

DIY Guide to photographing children ..... ....................................44

K.I.S.S Dress ..................................................................................38

Tips for Growing your business ......... .........................................58

Roman Helmet Applique ..............................................................50

Starting a Business Checklist ............. .........................................60

Mirage Skirt ...................................................................................62

Four Fast Business Terms to know ........... ..................................71

Bow Peep Dress ...........................................................................74

Finding your niche ............. ..........................................................72

Dolly Bow Peep Dress ..................................................................88

Networking ...................................................................................94

Little Ladies Handbag ...................................................................98

Business Bites.............................................................................105

Kinder Shorts ..............................................................................106

Service Review ...........................................................................110

9 PDF PATTERNS! including: TIME TRAVELLER VEST + POSIE DRESS

What’s inside: JENNIFER PAGANELLI ›› ‘Behind the textile Design’ interview BUSINESS OR HOBBY? ›› Which are you running?

DIY GUIDE ›› Photographing stock PHYSIO GUIDE TO SEWING ›› How to prevent sewing sore FOOTLOOSE ›› Ruffler Foot WHO’S AFRAID OF BUTTONHOLES ›› Tips for sewing perfect buttonholes

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Contents INTERVIEWS Lauren Roberts ...................................... ......................................62 Jennifer Paganelli .................................. .......................................82

Sewing Techniques + Tutes FootLoose - Ruffler Foot ............................ ..................................24

PDF Patterns PATTERN OVERVIEW

Nanny Fox’s Finishing School ......................................................52

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Handsewing - Ladderstitch ...................... ...................................72 Features for kids clothes - False Hem.... ...................................103

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Overlockering round a circle ....................................................114

Duchess Vest .......................................... .....................................18

Mini Glossary of Sewing Terms ........... ......................................118

Gypsy Shrug ............................................ .....................................28

Who’s Afraid of - Buttonholes .............. .....................................126

Twist Dress ............................................. ......................................42 Ranger Shorts ....................................... .......................................54

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Time Traveller Vest ................................. ......................................64

Facebook Interaction............................................................ ....... 26

Itty Bitty Harems ...................................... ....................................74

How to be Market Ready .............................................................33

Sweet Charlotte Quilt.............................. ........................ ............ 84

Investigating Postage Options......................................................35

Posey Dress............................................ ....................................104

Business or Hobby .......................................................................49

Steam Train Applique...................................................................122

Three Steps to Creating Balance .................................................51 What are you selling - pricing ......................................................61

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Service Review - Website Themes .......... .......................... ......... 80

Introducing StitchBox Monthly ....................................................23

Product Presentation .............................. ..................................100

Physio Guide to S.E.W ..................................................................36

Business Bites - Sew Jo ......................... ....................................102

Bowerbird Fabric Trends.................... ...........................................70

Starting again ........................................ .....................................116

Fabric Facts Found............... ......................................................113

DIY Guide to photographing stock ...... .....................................119

Exclusive OT offers.................................. ...................................128

Emotional X-factor to selling......................................................127

Ziplines ................................................... ....................................131

Business Make Over....................... ............................................130

Contents Tips for an inspirational Sewing Space ..... ..................................80 Fabric Finds................................................. ................................105 Tips for editing photos with PicMonkey .... ...............................112 Gifts for Sewists ................................. ........................................118 About Ticking.................................. ............................................127 Exclusive OT offers......................... ............................................136 Ziplines .................................... ...................................................137

INTERVIEWS The big interview...........................................................................40 Robin Hill ................................... ...................................................56

Sewing Techniques + Tutes PDF Patterns PATTERN OVERVIEW

Special Tip - piping .......................................................................26

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FootLoose - Binder Foot ........................... ...................................38 Sewing Knit on a regular sewing machine.... ..............................44

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Tips to hem stretch fabrics...........................................................55

Stardust Winter Party Dress (size1-16)...... ..................................24

Tips for sewing buttons & buttonholes........................................66

Daisy Chain Dress (size xxs-xxl)................. ..................................46

Sewing with special fabrics..................... .....................................68

Bow Trim Dress (size 000-8)..................... ....................................62

Handsewing - Whip Stitch.................... ......................................101

BT Tunic (size 3-8).................................... .....................................70

Cathieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s placket tute.............................. .....................................111

Sansa Bolero (size 1-8)........................... ......................................82

Mini Glossary of Sewing Terms .......... .......................................126

Half Pipe Pants (size 2-8)........................ ......................................94

Blind hemming ...........................................................................135

Fakie Baby Pants (size 0-2) ........................................................106 Snowboarder Applique............................ ...................................114 Thermomix Cover..................................... ..................................120 Scrapbuster Tutes.................................... ...................................128

For Handmade Business Thoughts on Pricing .....................................................................81 Collaborate for a Cause................................................................90

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Partnerships to Grow your Business.......... .................................92

Incorporating Trends into your sewing........ ................................58

Investigating Labelling Requirements..... ...................................102

Gadgets & Gizzmos.......................................................................75

Service Review - Logo Design ............... ....................................117

Tips for Sewing Spaces ................................................................76

Finding new markets................... ...............................................134

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TRY SOMETHING NEW ›› An introduction to English Paper Piecing

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Contents Tips for Teaching Kids to sew ......................................................83 Teaching Softie Making to school kids.........................................84 Gift Guide ................................................. ..................................112 What’s in your fabric cart? ...................... ..................................153 Offers and vouchers .............................. ...................................156 Ziplines ................................................... ....................................157

INTERVIEWS Mel from Mini Mooches ................ ..............................................30 Johanna from Joey Jelly Bean ........... ..........................................87

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Maintaining your sewing machine ..............................................32 How to Line a Skirt........................................................................41

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English Paper Piecing ....................... ...........................................98

Sunny Daytripper bag................... ................................................18

Sewing Bias Around a Mitred Curve .. ...................................... 103

Snow Queen Applique .................................................................34

Converting a dress to a playsuit .... ...........................................121

Traveller tee ..................................................................................46

Who’s afraid of zips .................... ...............................................140

Urbanite pants ............................... ..............................................58

Show Sewing ..............................................................................142

Kids Creations: Easy Softie Patterns ....... ....................................68 Mem Rose Skirt.............................................................................90

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Firefly dress............................................ .....................................104

New Age Handmade ................ ...................................................26

Rainy Days Quilt...................................... ................................... 114

Marketing 101 ............................ ..................................................44

Busy block ..................................................................................130

Does your business have soul? ....... ...........................................52

Honey Gum ......................................... .......................................144

Photography .................................... ............................................54 Selling on Instagram .................... ................................................95 Cyber Safety ...............................................................................110

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Investing Clothing Safety ...........................................................129

Gadgets & Gizmos...........................................64

The Importance of Digital Marketing .. ......................................139

Buying sewing supplies online ........................66

Your Trademark questions answered... .....................................154

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Contents For Sewing Pleasure Sewing Occupational Health & Safety .........................................25 Trending Fabics .............................................................................82 Gift Guide ....................................................................................146 Offers and vouchers ...................................................................172 Ziplines ........................................................................................173

INTERVIEWS Cassie - Lily Shine Boutique .........................................................72 Leigh - Plan B Cafe .......................................................................92 Sarah Pope - Angel Gowns Australia .........................................162

Sewing Techniques + Tutes Shirring 101 ..................................................................................42

PDF Patterns PATTERN OVERVIEW PATTERN PAGE LIFTOUT

Interfacing .....................................................................................49

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Shirring Survey Results.................................................................52 Sewing buttons on with a sewing machine ...............................62 Applique Tips ..............................................................................124

Art Caddy ......................................................................................18 Pencil Pencil Case ........................................................................32 Festival Skirt ..................................................................................44 Bells Beach Dress .........................................................................54 Sweet Grace Ruffled Headband ...................................................66 Helios Dress ..................................................................................74 Scrappies Pants ............................................................................86

Sewing with plastic coated fabrics ............................................126 Adding a zip pocket to a bag .....................................................152

SEWING WITH STRETCH FABRICS Maintaining your overlocker ........................................................26 Troubleshooting the neckband ....................................................91 Sewing with stretch ...................................................................102 Overlocking around inner corners .............................................113

Bunting 3 ways .............................................................................94 Bonfire Jacket .............................................................................106

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Miss Miranda & Percy Pineapple Applique ...............................114

Creative Style Hub ........................................................................30

Make a splash backpack ...........................................................130

Photography .................................................................................38

Moku Skirt ...................................................................................141

The hidden goldmine in your business .......................................41

Ralphie Reindeer ........................................................................146

Handmade Insurance .................................................................129

Sneak Peek Sweet Treat Stocking ..............................................156

Trademarking ..............................................................................136

Rustic Reindeer Garland.............................................................164

Better than store bought............................................................138