January 2024

Editor’s Note

By Caitlin Eaton, Editor

Happy New Year, all you sewists out there! It's time to take a fresh look at your project planner and fabric stash and make sewing plans for 2024. To help fill in ideas for the winter months ahead, this brand new issue of We Like Sewing is full of inspiration, helpful tutorials and more. Keep the bitter cold at bay by sewing a cute and comfortable ear warmer pattern from designer Jessie Agnew or whip up an adorable draft stopper from Ann Butler. We love how country chic this one is! Next, widen your quilting skills by learning how to fussy cut fabric with Debbie von Grabler-Crozier and make the cutest (most thoughtful) baby shower present with Kathy Greer's baby quilt pattern. From a v-neck sweater by Kimberly Payne to tips and tricks on tackling full bust adjustments, this issue is packed with ideas to educate and inspire.  READ MORE 
Caitlin Eaton

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Perfect Fit: How to Do a Full Bust Adjustment

A FBA (full bust adjustment) allows you to adjust your sewing pattern so it fits over your bust. This adjustment is for the fuller busted woman. This is usually a C cup and above. A FBA (full bust adjustment) is done on the front pattern piece only to create additional width and length over the bust (at the front only). The circumference or girth of your body is bigger only at the front over the bust.  And the front length of your body is longer from shoulder (over the bust) to waist. This can be done on woven and stretch fabrics. Both are approached a little bit differently.  READ MORE 

Pure Jean-ius: 9 Types of Denim You Need to Know

Sewists are familiar with how important the composition of fabrics is to the sewing process and overall garment construction, as different fabric weights and stretch (or lack thereof) can drastically affect a finished garment. If you’ve been dreaming of sewing your own pair of perfectly fitted jeans but feel lost when you enter the denim aisle of your fabric store, then you won’t want to miss our quick guide to different types of denim that you need to know about. We’re covering the most common types of denim that you’ll find in both fabric stores and retail shops, as well as give a run-down on the basics of denim fabric.  READ MORE 

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