Vogue Patterns Magazine April/May 2013

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APRIL/MAY 2013 FEATURES:

SHINY FURY: A profile of textile artist Andréas Kanellopoulos. By Leigh Newman

THREAD OF TRADITION: The hand-embroidered artistry of Jupe by Jackie. By Jean Hartig

DESIGNER DIRECTIONS: New looks by Donna Karan, Tracy Reese, Pamella Roland, and more.

SPRING FLOURISH: Step into warmth with colorful, sculpted dresses and mix-and-match tailored separates.

MOKUBA. By Mimi Jackson

PAT'S CUSTOM BUTTONS AND BELTS. By Jean Hartig

SEWING WITH NANCY: Purveyor Nancy Zieman celebrates thirty years of sewing programming.

EMBROIDERY MAINTENANCE: How to get the best results from your machine or module. By Kathryn Brenne with Larry Shackleton

TOOLS FOR FINE WORK: Scissors and needles for embellishing. By Kathryn Brenne

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH SMOCKING: An old-fashioned technique with modern appeal. By Kathryn Brenne
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A JAPANESE-INSPIRED FLOURISH: How to make an organza rose corsage. By Mary Jo Hiney
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A DANCE OF THE HANDS: The art of tambour embroidery and beading. By Robert Haven

DESIGNER-INSPIRED DETAILS: How to apply custom buttonholes and a chain trim. By Claire Shaeffer

STORIED STITCHES: The art of embroidery. By Daryl Brower

FREE PROJECT: EXPERIMENTING WITH LINES: From tape to ribbon, a lesson in drape. By Laurie Jackson-Murray

ROSE-COVERED CLUTCH: An elegant spring companion. By Laurie Jackson-Murray

STYLISH SMOCKING: A touch of tradition. By Laurie Jackson-Murray

A FASHIONABLE APPROACH TO EMBELLISHMENT. By Moni Briones

FABRIC MATCHING: Five embellished prints and textures straight from the Spring 2013 runways.

ONE GARMENT, TWO LOOKS: Step into spring with Capri pants.

THREAD TALES: Sewing Life's Lessons. By Amy Brill