August 2024

Editor’s Note

By Caitlin Eaton, Editor

Happy August, We Like Sewing readers! August is a month of major changes, as we leave the hot days of summer behind and fun fall happenings like Halloween and back-to-school season are on the horizon. Start your school stitching early by creating playful emoji lip balm cases from Christy Jones. Spooky vibes are just arriving with a paper pieced ghost quilt block from Sophie Tarrant. In the mood to embrace your inner Stevie Nicks? Sew a bewitchingly elegant slip dress from Lauren Merciris or an enchanting full moon quilt from Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. There’s a little sewing magic in every project in our brand-new August issue.  READ MORE 
Caitlin Eaton

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All About Reverse Appliqué: A Beginner’s Guide

Reverse applique is a simple sewing technique that has you sew two layers of fabric together and then carefully cut out the top layer so that the bottom layer shows through. Reverse applique can be done with either woven or knit fabric; for the purpose of this tutorial, the focus will be on knit fabric and done with a raw edge style. Knit fabric won’t fray, so raw edges may curl slightly after washing and drying, but not fall apart in the way woven fabric will over time.  READ MORE 

Sewing 101: Different Types of Interfacing

If you’re just starting out with sewing, you may find yourself easily overwhelmed with the selection of sewing tools, notions and materials at your disposal. That’s why our editors at We Like Sewing are here to break down your sewing essentials, one article at a time. Today, we’re talking all about interfacing, a sewing material that’s used to add extra support and structure to smaller parts of your garments, such as collars or waistbands. Interfacing is used when you need to give your sewing projects more stability and is available in multiple types, weaves and weights.  READ MORE 

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