Dear Sewing Superstar,
Spring and summer call for carefree patterns and easy-breezy styles. With just one pattern, you can whip up some great warm-weather staples that are as comfy as they are cute! Want to dress things up a little? We’ve got that covered. Something for the little ones? Check. How about a little fashion forecast? You got it. Here’s a peek inside the May Issue of We Like Sewing!
Keep It Casual
When I think casual, I think fuss-free and uncomplicated. Well, our Addie Casual T-Shirt Dress Pattern gives you one pattern, four styles—which means plenty of easy options! Update your casual warm-weather wardrobe in a weekend with this no-nonsense dress. It’s comfy and stretchy—ideal for jersey and other stretch fabrics. Pick your length and sleeve style, and you’ll have a great little dress (or two, or three!) ready to go!
Think Pink
Seasoned quilters know how to add a dash of movement to their projects, and even beginning quilters can create a vibrant piece with ease. Our Peony Pinwheels Hourglass Quilt Block elevates the classic hourglass block into a pinwheel panel full of motion and energy. This block style is a quilting staple and perfect for precuts, using fat quarters and eighths. Go with our color combination or create your own!
Create a superb springtime piece at the intersection of sewing and jewelry making. Our Colette Spring Fabric Flower Choker will add a lovely splash of style to anything from the simplest top to your snazziest little black dress. This beautiful floral choker features delicate ballerina pink petals that you make with non-stretch fabrics like taffeta, chambray, or linen. Attach your fabulous flower to a simple ribbon or cord and make a stylish statement at your next special occasion!
Cute Makes for Kids
Add a little whimsy to a little one’s decor with our Little Sweetie Baby Quilt. This nostalgic pattern puts the classic ice cream sundae front and center with tasty scoops topped with a cherry! Use fat eighths in shades of spring pink and finish off the quilt with a floral backing and colorful binding. This quilt’s a real keeper!
Nothing beats a handmade snuggle toy. Our Wilbur Stuffed Snail is just so cute! Make this pattern with soft fleece. You’ll start with a caterpillar and roll it up into a snail. The rolling process is half the fun! This project is perfect for experienced beginning sewists and beyond, and is bound to bring a smile to a child’s face.
Look Ahead
Do you remember your first trip to the fabric store to pick up materials for your first quilting project? I sure do! Avoid the overwhelm (and temptation!) before you head out and read Plan Ahead: Easy Tips for Choosing Quilting Fabric. You’ll save yourself time, energy, and money. The article includes handy tips on picking fabric, choosing colors, and creating your own swatch journal.
We’ve been keeping an eye on the emerging sewing trends, and we can’t wait to share what we’ve found! From polka dots to peonies, read all about it in Trend Report: 7 Hot Trends for Summer 2024.
The patterns in our May Issue of We Like Sewing range from Easy to Experienced. That means skill and confidence building for beginning sewists, and interesting challenges for the more experienced among us. All these projects are designed to brighten your day and add more happiness to your home!
No expert sewing skills are required to make any of the projects in our May Issue. Each pattern in this issue includes a detailed template, pattern notes, and a complete list of the tools and materials you need to succeed. Get into the upcycling spirit and let’s get sewing!
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Happy Sewing!
Caitlin Eaton
Editor, We Like Sewing Magazine
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