In This Issue:

• Patterns: Camden cape + Wembley cardigan
• Fighting the Cold: Let sewing bring a little more light into the coming winter.
• Handmade Beauty: Relax with a soothing oatmeal bath.
• Block, Paper, Scissors: Make a feminine petal sleeve using a basic sleeve.
• The Seamworker’s Guide to Paris: Explore Paris with pattern designer and teacher, Christine Haynes.
• A Funny Thing Happened: Sewing lessons through mistakes, by Barbara Clark.
• Seamwork Style: Mix and match patterns for a unique me-made wardrobe.
• From Sheep to Steam: Explore the history, science, and benefits of wool.
• Keeping Warm: A Guide to Fabrics for Coats and Jackets.
• How to start a small clothing brand: Sadie Roberts of Tradlands offers her experience building a US-made clothing label from the ground up.
• The Secret Lives of Looms: Learn everything you need to know about the structural properties of fabric from hand weaving.
• Conquering the Welt: Learn how to sew single and double welts, plus common variations.
• Behind the Seams: Take a look behind the seams of a 1960s sheath dress.
• Swatch Service: This month, we looked for draped knits for Wembley and warm coating and linings for Camden.
• Resources: Where to get fabric, supplies, and recommended additional reading for this issue.