In This Issue:

• Patterns: Weston shorts + Addison tank top
• Who Taught You?: The revival in sewing has connected women of all generations.
• Handmade Beauty: Make a cleansing and soothing powdered face wash.
• Block Paper Scissors: Create a sweet peter pan collar variation for Addison.
• Fashioning Old into New: Make stylish new garments from existing ones.
• How to Make a Perfect Point: The secret is in the folding.
• Liberty of London: Fashion’s textile tastemaker, by Betsy Blodgett.
• A Complete Guide to Fashion Sketchbooks: The unexpected must-have for all sewists.
• Dyeing Fabric with Fruit: Use nature’s bounty to create beautiful fabrics.
• Made in America: Reviving a lost skill set.
• Seamwork Style: Mix and match patterns for a unique me-made wardrobe.
• Swatch Service: This month, we looked for lightweight wovens for the Addison top, and heavier, bottom-weight fabrics for the Weston shorts.
• Sewing Specifics: Quick tutorials to upgrade your sewing.
• A Transgenerational Quilt: An imperfect lap quilt connects three generations of women, by Megan Hippler.
• Behind the Seams: Take a look inside an unconventional 1960s cocktail dress.
• The Seamworker’s Guide to Tokyo: Get the inside scoop on fabric and supply shopping in Tokyo.
• Resources: Where to get fabric, supplies, and recommended additional reading for this issue.