In This Issue:

• Patterns: Brooklyn skirt + York top
• Getting Together: Forming a community of people who sew, at home and abroad.
• Handmade Beauty Marigold and Green Tea Toner Pebbles: Treat yourself or a friend to this luxurious at-home facial.
• Block, Paper, Scissors: Create a flared gored skirt using basic flat patternmaking.
• The Seamworker’s Guide to Vancouver, British Columbia: Explore Vancouver with Heather Ross.
• Moments of Precision: Using sewing as a tool to maintain focus, by Jeannette Bedard.
• Seamwork Style: Mix and match patterns for a unique me-made wardrobe.
• Know Your Stitches: Five hand stitches that should be in every sewist’s repertoire.
• Nelly Don: Self Made in America: The early pioneer revolutionized the apparel industry and introduced practices that are still relevant today.
• A Closet Tour with Gretchen Jones: Take a look inside the Project Runway Winner’s Close.
• Intricately Wound: A glimpse into the last remaining lace factory in England.
• Under Construction: A Guide to Underlining.
• Behind the Seams: Take a look behind the seams of a stunning midcentury cocktail dress.
• Taking Stock: How sewing can help us slow down and improve our lives, by Jessica Yen.
• Resources: Where to get fabric, supplies, and recommended additional reading for this issue.
• Swatch Service: This month, we looked for light-weight wovens for York and medium-weight wovens to compliment Brooklyns voluminous hemline.
• Holiday Gift Guide: Find the perfect gift for every budget.