In This Issue:

• Patterns: Aurora tank top + Mesa shift dress
• Falling in Love with Knitwear: Start playing with knits and see how quick it is to revamp your whole wardrobe.
• Grapefruit and Mint Exfoliating Souffle: An all natural recipe to smooth and brighten your skin.
• Block Paper Scissors: Create a swing top for summer using a basic sloper.
• The Seamworker’s Guide to Boston, Massachusetts: Visit one of the oldest cities in the United States and discover history, culture, and of course, fabric.
• Knowing Grandma: Across generations and language, craft can bind us closer to those we love. By Jessica Yen.
• Sewing Knits Without a Serger: Simple tips for using your home sewing machine to sew knit fabrics.
• Printing Polka Dots on Knits: Add another level of creativity and personalization to your sewn garments by customizing your fabric with pencil and ink.
• Installing a Knit Patch Pocket: Achieve perfect patch pockets every time with this step-by-step.
• A Guide to Coverstitch Machines: A comprehensive guide to using and purchasing a coverstitch machine.
• A Guide to Shopping for Knits: 5 questions to ask yourself when shopping for knits.
• Behind the Seams: A look into a mid-century Lilli Ann knit set.
• Swatch Service: This month, we looked for knits in pretty colors and prints that you can use for dresses and tops.
• Resources: Where to get fabric, supplies, and recommended additional reading for this issue.