In This Issue:

• Patterns: Perry dress + Layton romper
• Celebrating Women: Female friendship is one of the most powerful forces in shaping our lives, and the world.
• Resources: Where to get fabric, supplies, and recommended additional reading for this issue.
• Handmade Beauty: Make your skin glow with a pineapple mask.
• Block Paper Scissors: Create a flirty off-the-shoulder peasant blouse.
• Zero-waste design: The Creation of Waste-Free Garments.
• Modern Appliqué: A fresh take on a classic embellishment.
• Elusive Targets: The changing shape of the ideal woman.
• The Woman Behind the Sewing Challenge: Zoe Edwards talks community, motherhood, and of course, Me-Made-May.
• Discharge Printing on Fabric: Create softly-printed fabric at home.
• How to Sew a Leather Clutch: Create a customized fold over.
• Swatch Service: This month, we looked for lightweight and medium weight knits with a nice drape for both Layton and Perry.
• Seamwork Style: Mix and match patterns for a unique me-made wardrobe.
• Sewing Specifics: Quick tutorials to upgrade your sewing.
• P-O-W-E-R: Finding power through craft, by Aimee Davis.
• Behind the Seams: Take a look behind the seams of a 1960s shift dress.
• The Seamworker’s Guide to London: Explore all that this metropolis has to offer, with Sara Homer.