One of the main focuses in this issue was Plus-size sewing. The magazine provided tips for sewing plus-size garments. And for altering commercial patterns to fit more appropriately to your body. The suggested the following resources for more information: Fabulous Fit by Judith Rasband; Fairchild Press 1994
Fantastic Fit for Every Body by Gale Grigg Hazen; Rodale Press 1998 and several other books.
Some of the craft/sewing patterns and instructions they offered in this issue were adding beads to clothing-ie T-shirts, Scarves and handbags to convert something plain into an fashion trend. Using 16yh Century technique of Couching to decorate a sweater vest. Home office desk blotter, memo, board, paper tray and waste basket patterns. Spa cozy robe pattern made from Minkey dot fabric. Night-light pattern. Spar Scrub pattern. Soap Tray pattern.
The last thing I want to mention is that this issue gives fantastic instructions for making a very trendy Tie- Belt using a Necktie and inexpensive D-Rings.
I highly recommend a subscription to anyone who likes to sew.
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