Vogue Patterns Magazine April/May 2011

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APRIL/MAY 2011 ARTICLES:

HOUSTON, WE HAVE FABRIC!—A tour of fabric shops in the Houston area by Samina Mirza.

THE DAVIDOW JACKET—A "behind the seams" look at jackets designed by American couturier William Davidow, by Claire Shaeffer.

HAND STITCHES PRIMER—Kathryn Brenne explains the "where" and "how" of hand sewing.

COTTON: THEN & NOW—A look at fashion's favorite fabric through the ages.

RIBBON EMBROIDERY BY MACHINE—Hot off the runway...a simple way to transform silk ribbons into fabulous floral arrangements, by Linda Griepentrog.

UNCOVERING ZIPPERS—See how today's zippers are taking center stage as decorative accents, funky jewelry and doing much more than acting as closures.

EDITORIAL LICENSE—A complete rundown of every pattern we changed in the issue and how we did it.

PLUS 3 FREE PROJECTS: Six one-shoulder dress options, an elegant bridal headpiece and a lovely clutch bag.