In This Issue:

• Patterns: Reno and Dakota two-piece swimsuit + Mojave dress/cover-up
• What does vintage offer?: Wearing vintage is about more than celebrating the past. It’s also about exploring who you are.
• Natural Oils for Minimalists: Simplify your beauty routine with these three natural oils.
• Block Paper Scissors: Design a 1940s-inspired bodice with gathered bust insets.
• The Seamworker’s Guide to Ho Chi Minh City: Get to know the city formerly known as Saigon with Jenny Rushmore.
• Pressing Forward: Sometimes we discover our talents in unexpected ways. By Brooks Ann Camper.
• Esther Williams, Million Dollar Mermaid: A pioneer of the big screen and women’s swimwear.
• Treadle Sewing for Modern Sewists: Learn the basics of restoring a treadle machine.
• Shibori Dyeing: Add visual texture and interest to your next sewing project with the art of shibori.
• Collecting and Caring for Vintage Clothing: Vintage maven Elizabeth Gross, owner of acclaimed boutique Xtabay, shares her tips on maintaining your own collection.
• Swimwear Basics: Everything you need to know about making your own swimsuit.
• Swatch Service: This month, we looked for swimwear fabric for Reno and Dakota, and light weight wovens for Mojave.
• Behind the Seams: This month we take a look inside a floral sundress from the 1960s.
• Resources: Where to get fabric, supplies, and recommended additional reading for this issue.