Vogue Patterns Magazine April/May 2012

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APRIL/MAY 2012 ARTICLES:

GET OFF THE COUCH 10 Tips to cross-over success with home decorating fabrics.

THE KNITTY GRITTY All the facts about knits: History, types, tips, techniques and trivia.

SHEER BLISS Linda Griepentrog’s tips and techniques for sewing see-through fabrics.

COUTURE TOUCHES Decorative saddle stitching gives your garments a professional edge.

READY-TO-WEAR VS. HAUTE COUTURE Behind the Seams with Claire Shaeffer.

PATTERN PRESERVATION Kathryn Brenne shows how to add longevity to your patterns.

SUCCESS WITH MULTI-SIZE PATTERNS Sandra Betzina’s guide to demystifying multi-size patterns.

MACHINE EMBROIDERY ESSENTIALS A guide to notions and tools for decorative stitching from Linda Griepentrog.

THE OVERLOCK FOOT The right tools for perfect stitching.

LET THERE BE LIGHT Daryl Brower’s comprehensive guide to finding the perfect lighting for your sewing space.

EASE INTO SPRING Easy options for casual warm weather dressing.

POINT OF VIEW Peter Lappin’s top ten reasons to own a treadle sewing machine.

PROJECT 1 How to make an easy A-line skirt.

PROJECT 2 Easy bound buttonholes by Gretchen Hirsch.

12 EVERYDAY ITEMS To use in your sewing room.