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This is a directory for the Sew Hip UK Magazine. It is a factual base for anyone to come to, to look up the contents in each issue of Sew Hip.

I am NOT linked to Sew Hip, in any way. But I enjoy the magazine and am a subscriber. This is an UNOFFICIAL blog.

I will not be making personal comments about the magazine. It is just a directory. Any derogatory comments will be deleted.

ISSUE 9 NOT ON SALE UNTIL THE END OF JULY!

Sunday 5 July 2009

Issue 8

Patterns
Page 6 Obie Belts – Accessories
Page 16 Sew Your Own Veg – Toys
Page 28 Button Down Skirt – Adult Female
Page 36 Cot Quilt
Page 42 Tablecloth Dress – Adult Female
Page 54 Summertime Blues Jacket – child
Page 62 Patchwork Pillows – Home
Page 74 Mystery Quilt
Page 76 Sew Small Bracelets – Accessories
Page 80 Home Sweet Home Quilt
Page 90 Sweet Leggings – Child’s clothing
Page 94 Ra Ra Ruffle Bag – Accessories

Techniques
Page 86 Button Guide
Page 88 Understanding Pattern Symbols

Interviews
Page 46 Heather Bailey

Articles

Page 22 Southam Embroidery
Page 32 Elanbach fabrics
Page 38 Fabric Showcase Etsuko Furuya
Page 70 Crafting with kids – felt flowers
Page 72 Print & Pattern – plush characters

Books Page 24
Quilt Yourself Gorgeous by Mandy Shaw
Quilting on the Go by Carolyn Foster
Pet Crafts by Megan Friday
Material World by Cat Wei

Saturday 4 July 2009

Issue 7

Patterns
Page 6 Moebius Wrap – Adult Accessory
Page 20 Summer Loving, Smocked Sundress by Heather Ross
Page 26 Scrappy Cushion (patchwork) – home accessories
Page 40 Truly Madly Deeply Shirt Shirt – Menswear
Page 44 Embroidered t-shirt – child’s clothing
Page 50 Refashioned Jeans – Child’s clothing
Page 62 Custom Jammies – Adults clothing
Page 66 Laptop Case – Accessories
Page 82 Sew Simple Single Duvet – Accessories
Page 84 Mystery Quilt part 3
Page 94 Mr & Mrs Bird – toys

Techniques
Page 86 Pocket Placement
Page 88 Pattern Envelopes

Interviews

Pages 36 and 46 Fabric Showcase and Heather Ross interview
Page 54 Inside Studio with Liesl Gibson (Oliver & S)

Articles

Page 14 Sewing Rebellion
Page 30 Vintage Fabrics
Page 78 Crafting with kids – alien felt toys
Page 80 Print & Pattern – tea time

Books Page 24
Sew Darn Cute by Jenny Ryan
Sublime Stitching by Jenny Hart & Alexandra Grablewski
Sewing Green by Betz White
Stitch it: Quilts by Melody Lord

Friday 3 July 2009

Issue 6

Patterns
Page 6 Popover Sundress – child’s clothing
Page 22 Obie Belt – accessories
Page 32 Freshly Squeezed Quilt
Page 40 Sew Small Felt flower Corsage
Page 46 Summer 60s style Dress – womenswear
Page 56 Space Lamp – home accessories
Page 62 Elegance Draping Feature – bias cut corset - womenswear
Page 78 Mystery Quilt Part 2
Page 84 Sew Simple Shrug - womenswear
Page 94 Myrtle the Turtle - toy

Techniques
Page 88 Choosing Thread
Page 90 Embroidery Stitches

Interviews
Page 36 Tula Pink Fabric Showcase
Page 42 Rachel Henderson
Page 52 Lisa Fell of Lazy May’s Studio

Articles

Page 20 Graduate Showcase Emmeline Couture
Page 26 Crazy Patchwork (using fabric scraps)
Page 50 Make a felt Wall
Page 72 Crafting with kids Рsimple appliqu̩ throw
Page 80 Print and Pattern - tea towels

Books Page 18

Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross
Pattern by Tricia Guild
Sewing Lingerie by Linda Neubauer
Jazzy Jeans by Mickey Baskett