Vogue Patterns Magazine February/March 2013

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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2013 FEATURES:

THE ART OF ACCESSORY: Marjorie Schick’s stunning sculptural jewelry blurs the line between fine art and fashion. By Daryl Brower

THE OLD WORLD MASTERY OF MARFY: An interview with Clara Gamberini, founder of the Italian pattern company. By Jean Hartig

THE MARFY CHALLENGE: A sewing class tackles the stripped-down patterns of the Italian purveyor, achieving artful results. By Jane Foster

ON THE TOWN: Create lively statement-making garments with bold texture and color.

BLACK & WHITE: Liven up classic looks with structured garments and acid-bright accessories.

THE POWER OF PRINTS: Today’s panel prints—fitting for all ages—give classic silhouettes attitude.

CASH'S: Turning out high-quality, made-to-order woven labels since 1846. By Jean Hartig

MERCHANT & MILLS: English specialty outfitter offering artfully packaged sewing essentials. By Jean Hartig

SEW MONI: A family’s love of sewing lays the groundwork for a buzzing business. By Suzanne Pettypiece

ACCESSORY FEET FOR THE SERGER: How to get more from your workroom assistant. By Kathryn Brenne

SERGER MAINTENANCE: How to keep your machine at peak performance. By Kathryn Brenne with Larry Shackleton

TRANSFORMATIONAL RECONSTRUCTION: Using 3D pattern design to take your sewing skills to the next level. By Shingo Sato

BEHIND THE SEAMS: Finishing the lining seams of a cardigan jacket. By Claire Shaeffer

STORIED LINES: With a little help from fashion icons, stripes have managed to climb from the bottom of the ranks in medieval society to this year’s spring runways. By Daryl Brower

FREE PROJECT: SNIP AND STITCH: How to give a ready-made dress a high-design touch in only a few steps. By Laurie Jackson-Murray
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THREAD TALES: A lifetime of sewing with style. By Edith M. Roeder