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Sewing World Magazine Articles

Janet has written many articles on the subject of sewing and its related industries. Many of these articles appear in "Sewing World Magazine". Below is a list of recent articles and which issue they appeared in.

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2006

Title Article Issue
A Very Couture Lady Wendy Gardiner talks to Janet about her life loves and career and the opening of the new sewing school January

2005

Title Article Issue
Inside Secrets Ever wondered what it is that makes the difference between homemade and a professional garment? February
Haltered Image Tips and techniques for making a reversible halter top April
Suits you 1 Add designer flair to a classic pattern June
Foolproof Invisible Zip Step by step through invisible zip techniques July
Suits you 2 In the June issue Janet Moville shares her tips on personalising a jacket. Here she finishes the outfit with a skirt and knit top September
Extending the Boundaries Have fun with machine embroidery. Tips for adapting designs to create unique borders which provide a truly designer touch to a dress and jacket October
Evening Elegance Tips for turning a favourite old pattern into a stunning evening ensemble December

2004

Title Article Issue
Bosom Buddies Getting a perfect fit can be difficult even when using a dress form – the answer a perfectly shaped bosom buddy February
Serge and sew a Twin Set Make a trans-seasonal twin set easily. Tips using a mix of overlocking and machine sewing April
Real Sewing Rooms Organize sewing space, tips on making it a safer environment May
Creative Serging If you ever thought an overlocker had limited use, think again. June
Beyond the Bias Cutting on the bias and how to use it to it best advantage August
Embroidered Elegance Couture tips for embellishing an outfit to turn it into a designer original November
Glam Rocks Use cut-work embroidery to glamorize a little black dress – sharing couture December

2003

Title Article Issue
Designer Knits Sewing secrets for successfully making a stylish twin set – its casually elegant and a must have for every wardrobe January
Ultra Suede A designer touch to a special fabric. Tried and tested tips On sewing a 2 pc outfit February
Dress Shields The Inside Story – Keep best dresses fresh for longer – attach custom made dress shields and prolong the life of your favorite outfit. April
Pretty Maids in a Row Continuing the Bridal series. Tips on making bridesmaid dresses with minimum hassle. June
Mums the Word Completes the bridal series by making for Mother of the Bride August
Pizzazz with Pinstripes Pinstripe fabric can look smart and feminine. Janet shares her ideas September
Designer Pinstripe Part2 Techniques for using pin stripes in a couture fashion November
Two Suits Two Looks Find the perfect pattern then make it up in two different fabrics with different finishing touches and you have two versatile looks for day or evening. December

2002

Title Article Issue
Couture Dressmaking Part 2 Continue the in depth catalogue of techniques to create a boned dress with professional results January
Couture Dressmaking Part 3 Concludes the in depth catalogue of techniques to create a boned dress with professional results February
Course Watch Bridal Bodice Learn couture techniques of bodice making April
Silk Sheers and sew-ins Sew sheer silk with confidence, following these couture tips June
Serging Sheers To finish the feature on summer sheers, use an overlocker to produce professional results August
Plaid Perfect Tips on how to match plaids and checks and where it is most necessary to do so for a professional looking result September
Custom made Trims Tips on creating trims to perfectly match one’s latest creations October

2001

Title Article Issue
A Modern Approach A day in the life of Janet Moville January
Designer Pockets The path to painless pockets – couture secrets March
Sheer Genius Couture tips on sewing with sheers to make a beautiful bodice May
Couture Speed Tailoring Part 1 Couture Jacket construction concentrating on the front July
Couture Speed Tailoring Jackets Part 2 Complete the jacket using speed tailoring techniques September
Couture Dressmaking Part 1 Back to basics to provide and insight into couture dressmaking November

2000

Title Article Issue
All in one facings Couture techniques for creating a combined facing - for sleeveless tops and dresses March
Customising Garments Part 1 Couture tips for creating stunning individual garments April
Customising Garments Part 2 An old jacket pattern and remake with new customising techniques June
Serging Ahead Plenty of tips for sewing with an overlocker August
Couture Speed Tailoring Couture sewing fact file with plenty of tips October
Backless Dress Sense Couture solution to going braless December

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