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FROM THE EDITORS:

We enjoy sharing with you our years of combined knowledge in image, fashion, and sewing. In each issue we bring you up-to-date fashion information. And THEN we translate that into really usable information about what will work for YOU and your body shape. 

We’ll show you our “Best Bets”...the most wearable items that will update and personalize your wardrobe to your body shape. No, we are not going to show you clothes that only skinny super-models can wear! We'll be showing fashions for REAL PEOPLE!

We are here to inspire you with ideas, and to show you that beautiful designer clothes are attainable for all of us.  

Would you like more information on fashion, fitting and sewing? Look in our book section for our best-seller titles and check out the workshop page for upcoming "Sewing Vacations."
 

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This web magazine focuses on the four seasons of fashion.
In each issue:

  • You'll find out "THE LOOK" of the Seasons
  • We'll show you our Editor's Choices--
    the season's most wearable designs.   
  • Using our body shape symbols, you can match up your body shape to the fashion silhouettes that are best for you.
  • Look for our Pattern Picks -- the McCall's, Vogue, and Butterick patterns that fit the season's look.
  • Check out Pati's and Marta's Tips for fitting and sewing. 
    They will ensure that what you sew fit and flatters.

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You won't want to miss seeing what Marta
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each season!  - Pati

 

  Spring 2011 Fall 2010 Spring/Summer 2010
Enjoy reading past issues of Fashion for Real People for fashion idea and fit and sewing tips and techniques.

Back issues are a good reference for fashion ideas for YOUR figure type.

SPRING 2011 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Introducing patterns by
  Melissa Watson-see her fit
  techniques
Wool Doubleknit, Unlined
Leather Jacket, Unlined|
Marta Makes Melissa's Jacket
Cowl Neck Top
Vests for Spring - Collar Tips
A tweed jacket
Pati's and Marta's Swing Jackets
Tops for Jeans


FALL 2010 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Sewing a lightweight fabric.
Altering for a full bust and full arms
Avoid distortion in collar stand
Quick elastic waistband

SPRING/SUMMER 2010 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Tips for a slimming
   illusion
Curved French darts
Topstitching guide
Easy easing
Fit to flatter
Test samples for   buttonholes
Interfaced hem and  Hong Kong  
  seam  finish
Contour waist   pull-on pant
Fall/Winter 2009 Spring/Summer 2009 Fall/Winter 2008 Fall/Winter 2007

FALL/WINTER 2009
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Easy welt pocket
Easy hidden placket
Topstitching
Matching seams with an
   invisible zipper
Large snaps
Stretch wools

SPRING/SUMMER 2009
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Shirtdress ideas
Back details
Jacket length
Jacket interfacing and
  sewing tips
Double-welt pockets
Sweater Knits

FALL/WINTER 2008
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Ironing vs. pressing
Fusible interfacings
Chiffon skirt made easier
Accessorizing to add punch
Younger/thinner dressing tips
Embroidery tips
Sheer fabric jeans jacket
 

FALL/WINTER 2007
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Taping a pant crotch to prevent
  stretchy fabrics from growing
Interfacing for shirts
Covering snaps
Hong Kong seam finish
Embroidery ideas

Summer 2007

Winter/Spring 2007 Summer/Fall 2006 Fall/Winter 2005-2006

SUMMER 2007
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Correct jacket/skirt lengths for
  pleasing proportions
Stretch cotton unlined jacket
Knit tube tops

 

EARLY SPRING 2007
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Sewing sheer fabrics
Rolled-edge skirt godets
Embroidering on Sherpa fabric
Jeans jacket ideas
Perfect Sew stabilizer for embroidery

 

EARLY FALL 2006
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Fabric fitting
Quick easing a jacket sleeve cap and
  adding  a sleeve head in one step
Fitting and stabilizing contour waistlines
Fringe
Embroidery ideas and tips
Introduction to PerfectFuse
   interfacings
Cutting fusible interfacings

FALL/WINTER 2005/2006
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Faux fur sewing tips

 

Spring/Summer 2005   Winter 2004-2005  Spring-Summer 2004 Fall/Winter 2003

SPRING/SUMMER 2005
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Suit sewing
Organza flower accessory
Wool jacket with ribbing
Waistbands
Embroidery ideas and tips for
   jackets and shirts

SPRING/SUMMER 2004
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Changing a design
Embroidery ideas

 

FALL/WINTER 2003
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Wardrobe ideas
Stopping machine buttonhole
   fraying
Time-saving tips
Having your colors done

 

Spring/Summer 2003      

SPRING/SUMMER 2003
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

“O” figure makeover
Cargo pockets
Embroidery ideas

     

 

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