Sew News April/May 2020: Welcome Warm Weather!

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It took some time, but Colorado winters have really grown on me. I savor the chance to slow down (even if it’s because I’m snow-bound!) and layer up with cozy me-mades. But by the time spring hits each year, I’m ready for it. And my wardrobe is too! We hope Sew News April/May 2020 provides you with inspiration to welcome spring.

From bright colors to light textures to fun garments that embody the season, this issue will help you shake off that winter chill and get you ready for the coming warm weather. Read our Sew & Tell column for insights into our summer sewing plans. Hint: we’re going to be busy!

Manassa Maxi Dress by Charise Randell, our April/May free sew-along.

When we said bright colors, we meant it! Take your garment creations to the next me-made level with fabric painting. Read the tutorial by Katie Kortman for inspiration to create your own custom painted fabrics this season.

Easy as Tie Dress by Kimberly Payne, free through May!

Nothing says warm weather like a great (and comfortable!) knit dress. Check out the Easy as Tie Dress — an easy knit tank dress with tie shoulder — and the Manassa Maxi Dress, our April/May sew along.

On a Stroll Skirt by Erin Weisbart, free through May!

An artful poncho, a colorblocked men’s tee, the perfect button-up skirt, a handy canvas bucket bag great for project toting — Sew News April/May 2020 is designed to inspire, and we hope it does just that!

Raglan Refresh by Meg Healy, featuring Thread Theory Strathcona Henley (modified)

Happy spring stitching,

Amanda Carestio
Editor in Chief, Sewing

Coming Up:

Sweet, sweet summertime! Sew a swimsuit, hack a swimsuit, make the world’s most perfect fruit-themed pillows and stitch a simple pinafore dress, all in the June/July issue of Sew News, on newsstands May 12, 2020.