Celebrating 5 Years: 50 Must-Sew Editor’s Picks

Happy 5th anniversary of We Like Sewing! Can you believe it’s already been five years since we launched our first issue? We’ve enjoyed working with our fabulous designers, trendspotting fresh ideas each season, and building our issues to share with all of you. To celebrate, our editors have created this giant anniversary collection that highlights the range of patterns we’ve published while showcasing the creativity and talent of our designers. From stylish garment patterns to sweet ideas for your home, there’s a little something for everyone in our collection of editor’s picks. Plus, we’ve also selected some of our favorite tutorials for beginner sewists and quilters as well. You’re invited to celebrate our 5th year anniversary by checking out the wonderful projects in our latest collection. Wishing you happy sewing! Caitlin and Ashley

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Make jaws drop at your upcoming holiday party or Christmas celebration with this gorgeous winter dress pattern. Featuring a square neckline and flowy silhouette, this holiday dress is a little bit New York society girl with a sprinkle of boho chic and a dash of vintage charm. This figure-flattering dress design is ideal for luxe woven winter fabrics like crushed velvet, so that you can shine in a dress that’s uniquely you! Show off your sewing skills by designing a dress that’s a total showstopper with this tutorial.  READ MORE 
Merry and Bright Machine Embroidered Placemats
Applique and machine embroidery combine to make these bright and colorful holiday placemats! Made using in-the-hoop embroidery, these Christmas placemats feature applique words like “Merry” and “Jolly,” as well as delicate machine embroidery details around the edges. Make your applique words using fat quarters in fun, holiday prints while using a simple background fabric to make your embroidery designs pop. If you’ve been looking to step up your Christmas décor this year, then you’ll love this winter sewing project that lets you challenge your creativity.  READ MORE 
We adore how cute and practical bucket bags are! This darling denim drawstring bag pattern is roomy enough to hold all of your day-to-day essentials and its lightweight design makes it ideal to take with you on your summer adventures. Designed by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier, this bag sewing pattern features an adjustable strap and is made in a sturdy indigo denim.  READ MORE 

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