Sew Inspirational

Welcome to the bumper Summer 08 / 09 issue of Sew Inspirational!

As the warm weather arrives and the days lengthen there is even more time and more reason to sew. Summer dressmaking is quicker, less structured, lighter and easier and the temptation to whip up a great summer collection of cool coordinates and pretty party numbers is very compelling.

There is also the “it must be done before Christmas” urge to brighten up the house for Summer entertaining and nothing transforms the look quicker than a few new cushions in great new colours and fabrics.

So whether you are drawn to sew for yourself, your home or your family, there is something in this issue to inspire and guide you along the path to success. So click, click and BE INSPIRED this issue with...

Prints Charming
We continue our series of great accessories and Home Decorating projects made from a uniquely Australian range of designer fabrics: Prints Charming. Pick up the instructions for designer cushions.

The 8 Key Wardrobe Basics
If time is short but style is paramount then this season’s 8 Key Wardrobe Basics will get you through the hottest situations with the minimum of effort. Our top picks for Summer sewing 2008 / 2009 are all easy sew, easy wear classics in the all-time-best classic colours of black, white and red.

Don’t Toy with Safety
With gift giving time of year just around the corner there is a lot you can learn about sewing safe toys that will be cuddled forever.

Beautiful Lingerie
Ask yourself the following questions to determine whether your best option is to sew –

• Is your current bra comfortable?
• Does your current bra fit?
• Is your back a different size range to your front?
• Are you smaller than a B cup or fuller than a D cup?
• Have you had any type of breast treatment or surgery?
• Do you put off buying a new bra because of the cost?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of the above then you need to consider making your own bras.

On behalf of the Sew Inspirational creative team I hope that you are ready to share some of your creative time with us.