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We hope you’ve enjoyed reading them as much as we’ve loved putting them together.  \nThis issue is our dressmaking special, with projects and interviews certain to inspire. My mum was a dressmaker and that’s where I started my sewing journey, although with my schedule atthe moment, I don’t have as much time as I’d like to make my own clothes! But when I see a beautiful fabric and can imagine how it would look as a skirt or dress, I just want to get out the scissors and machine, and get sewing.  \nI think the real joy of sewing comes from seeing something take shape from nothing. A few flat pieces of fabric become something you can wear, move in, live in. Andyou don’t always need a pattern. My daughter Kym’s new book, The Pattern-Free Wardrobe, is filled with ideas for self-styled clothes that you just know will fit well – you can make the blouse pictured above, over on page 9.  \nDressmaking also gives you freedom. 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