56 CYNTHIA STEFFE
Introducing the newest designer to enter our roster.
60 CUTTING EDGE
Treat yourself to artful clothes that are anything but ordinary.
64 THE PERFECT FIT
Introducing Custom Fit: Patterns with separate bodice pieces for A, B, C and D cup sizes.
68 JACKETS: A NEW ANGLE
New shapes and details make jackets the next style statement.
42 THE DESIGNER EDGE Clothing that's a cut above the ordinary from the top names in fashion.
74 VINTAGE VOGUE
Fashion comes full circle with tasteful details, sophisticated shapes, and timeless appeal.
78 THE WORKING WARDROBE
Proof that business basics don’t have to be boring.
80 TODAY'S FIT BY SANDRA BETZINA
‘Tis the season to have a little fun with fashion.
82 CLUTCH TIME
This season’s ultimate accessory is a sleek clutch.
8 BEHIND THE SEAMS® WITH CLAIRE SHAEFFER
More secrets for taming necklines.
12 SANDRA BETZINA: WORKING WITH VELVET Tips and techniques for getting top-notch results when sewing with velvet.
14 A GUIDE TO SEWING MACHINE SHOPPING
How to find the sewing machine of your dreams.
20 DOUBLE TAKES
Kathryn Brenne’s expert advice on making a reversible jacket with double-faced fabric.
26 DESTINATION SHOPPING: WASHINGTON, D.C.
Shopping for fabric in the Capital district and beyond.
30 ACCESSORIES UPDATE: NECESSARY OBJECTS
Pick up some great texture in mock croc, cool stones, lush leopard, pleated silk and hammered silver.
32 FREE-MOTION FASHION
Linda Griepentrog teaches us how to add a creative touch to fashion with quilting.
36 SPOOL SCHOOL
A quick course in sewing threads by Daryl Brower.
4 EDITOR'S CHOIICE
6 WEB WATCH
84 BACKVIEWS & FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
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