This month's issue of Love Sewing comes complete with an exclusive Simplicity 9702 3-in-1 dresses sewing pattern and Reindeer Friends Toy sewing pattern.Within this magazine you will find plenty of expert tips, tricks, ideas and inspiration from your favourite brands and designers. Catch up with Vanessa Marr and learn about her unique project centred around women and domesticity. Don't miss out on masterclasses for pin tucks, working with shirring elastic, concealing zippers and using miniature embroidery hoops.Features & BenefitsPacked with a wide variety of projects for you to try at homeA brief history of sewing etymologyAmy Scarr shows us the art of pattern preservationDressmaking dilemmas with Elisalex Jewell - methods of mendingBehind the seams party season edition - read about the fabulous summer of sewing-inspired partiesLearn about different seam types and when to use them with Claire-Louise HardieBecome a pro at using staystitching and understitching in your projectsPut y