January 2026

Editor’s Note

By Caitlin Eaton, Editor

A new year is the perfect excuse to start fresh, and this January issue of We Like Sewing is all about rediscovering the joy of diving deep into our favorite hobbies to create something new. And that's where our brand new issue comes into play! Start the year with something fun and confidence-boosting, from a playful mini dress to a luxe velvet doctor’s bag that makes even quick getaways feel special. You’ll also find two penguin projects guaranteed to make you smile, along with practical skills like sewing with furnishing fabric and exploring foundation paper piecing. Whether you’re easing back into your sewing room or diving in with big plans for 2026, we hope this issue feels like a warm, creative reset. Plus, this year we have an exciting announcement: our first ever sewing gift basket giveaway! With more than $400 worth of goodies, make sure you don't miss your chance to enter to win! For complete details, visit the Sewist's Dream Gift Basket entry page featured in this issue.  READ MORE 
Caitlin Eaton

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Furnishing Fabrics: Everything You Need to Know

First of all, what is a furnishing fabric? It is the sort of material that we might use to make curtains or to cover a sofa. It is often heavier duty and not always pure cotton. Usually this last point matters and I am constantly writing about not using mixed fiber fabrics such as cheap dress fabrics made from poly-cotton. So I am feeling slightly hypocritical sending you off to buy something that I KNOW is not pure cotton but with furnishing fabrics, allowances have to be made because at their heart, these fabrics are made to be easy care; imagine sticky fingers or paws on a sofa. You cannot bundle the whole sofa into a washing machine so something that is wipeable is a real asset.  READ MORE 

5 Tips for Setting Your 2026 Sewing Goals

The new year is almost here, and the time has come to start planning out your sewing goals for 2026! We know goal setting of any kind can be intimidating, so our editors are here to walk you through how to plan out your sewing goals for the new year. We hope that you leave this article feeling inspired to start on your first project of the year, confident in your abilities and curious as to what your sewing adventures will bring. Looking for project inspiration? Be sure to check out our collection of all the patterns that our readers loved throughout 2025!  READ MORE 

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