In This Issue:

• Patterns: Bristol skirt + Astoria top
• Fresh Florals: What gives the floral print such enduring appeal?
• Rose Water Facial Toner: Keep your skin fresh and moisturized with an ultra-natural toner mist.
• Block Paper Scissors: Learn to create French darts from a basic block.
• The Seamworker’s Guide to Portland, Oregon: Grab a cup of coffee and shop for dreamy fabrics in this creative northwestern city.
• Coming to Peace: Sewing has radically changed my body image in ways I never could have imagined. By Jenny Rushmore.
• A Century of American Florals: Flowery fabrics tell the story of an evolving notion of femininity through the decades.
• Good Silk Hunting: An investigation into where our fabric comes from.
• Design a floral fabric with your scanner: Create a lush, modern floral by scanning three-dimensional flowers.
• How to sew an overlay: Add sheer layers over bold florals to create a look reminiscent of vintage cocktail gowns.
• Strong and Pretty Pockets: Reinforce your pockets with decorative machine stitches or vintage techniques.
• Behind the Seams: A closer look at two floral feed sack dresses.
• Swatch Service: This month, we looked for sweater knits in spring colors for the Astoria cropped sweater and bright romantic florals for the Bristol skirt.
• Resources: Where to get fabric, supplies, and recommended additional reading for this issue.