The Spring 2014 issue of SewStylish hits newstands February 4, and it has tons of inspiring patterns, techniques, and more! Here’s a quick round up of the techniques and projects you can expert to find inside the Spring 2014 issue. You can also preview SewStylish Spring 2014 here.

Don’t miss any of the 2014 spring trends and techniques by ordering a copy, downloading the digital edition (Adobe Reader Required), or purchasing the tablet edition.

The Highlights

• Spring Fashion Forward. Three designers play with one pattern’s possibilities.
  web extra: Add a quilted lower sleeve

• Origami Inspiration. Customize your designs with contemporary folded details.

• Power Strips. Energize a garment with easy fabric piecing.

• Right-Angles Design. Create chic clothes from rectangles.

• Boho Blouse. Draft and sew a carefree top.

• Sweet Spiked Tote. Make a faux leather bag with candy-colored embellishments.
  web extra: Free, downloadable templates for your sweet spiked tote

• Terrific Stitches. Readers’ tips for hand or machine sewing.
  web extra: Quick tips for improving your stitches

• Fast and Easy Hems. A dozen handy finishes for your garments.

• Keep It Light. Simple seams and edges for floaty fabrics.

 
And of course, you’ll also find our regular departments:

• Cool Tools. Pleating tape, sewing supplies, and a variety of books.

• Designer Insider. All-star Auld: Anthony Ryan talks about his career since Project Runway

• Fabric Lab. Designers take suede into new fashion territory.

• Trend to Technique. Sew or embroider two textiles into one high-fashion fabric.

• Couture Know-How. Match prints across seams with a basic hand stitch.

• Fast & Fabulous. Create a design on your favorite jeans.
  web extra: Print your free dragonfly stencil template

Don’t forget, you can also preview SewStylish Spring 2014.

Threads Recommended Products

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Know Me 2064 Vest and Jacket

Know Me patterns offer stylish and versatile designs, including the ME2064 rain jacket, which combines a cropped jacket and a vest that can be worn together or separately. The boxy-fit jacket features a hood, snap closure, and multiple pockets, while the vest has a zippered front and cargo pockets. This sewing kit includes templates, fabric recommendations, and instructions for sizes 44-52, proudly made in the USA.

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Butterick, Misses’ Shirts and Shorts 6946 and 6947

This pattern makes fitted shirts with collar, sleeve, and cuff options, plus pleated shorts with a front zipper. Includes styles with rolled sleeves, turn-back cuffs, or a stitched hem. Sized for misses 4–12.

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Vogue 1642

Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.

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