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Fall 1987:Vol. #1, Issue #1
Page Count: 70
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  • FASHION FEATURES
    • French for Fall
      by Mildred Turner, Rebecca Ann, Tina McEwen, Becky Summers
    • Pinafore Bibs
      by Margaret Boyles
    • Denim and Lace
      What's In Fashion Right Now
    • Fall Wedding in Rhode Island
      by Dr. Cornelia Anderson
    • Back to School
      by Martha Pullen
    • Elegant Sweaters:
      Bow, Scottie, Duck, Watermelon, Boat and Balloon(Jerry Stocks)
      (2)Bear Sweaters(cross-stitching by Alma Lynn)
  • REGULAR FEATURES
    • Welcome to My Wonderful World of Sewing
      by Eunice Farmer
    • Dear Friends(letters column)
    • Interview:
      Mollie Jane Taylor
    • Ask Margaret
      by Margaret Boyles
    • Construction Boo Boo's
      by Elizabeth Travis Johnson
    • Photo Gallery
    • Grandmother's Trunk
      Examining an antique garment for a current look
  • SMOCKING DESIGN PLATES
    • Claire
      by Jerry Stocks
    • An Apple a Day
      by Mollie June Taylor
  • CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNIQUE ARTICLES
    • How to Make and Apply Corded Piping
      by Kathy McMakin
    • French Handsewing on a Budget
      by Janice Ferguson
  • PATTERNS DIRECTIONS AND DESIGNS
    • California Antique Dress-Patterns and Directions
    • Judith Dobson Embroidery Design
    • Jamie Eidson Applique Designs
    • California Antique Dress Antique
    • Embroidery Design(center pull-out section)

Magazine Title: Sew Beautiful With Martha Pullen
Editor(s): Mary Campbell Jackson
Publication Frequency: Six Issues a Year
Began Publication: Fall 1987
Ended Publication: Ongoing
Published by: Martha Pullen Inc., Huntsville, AL
Average Page Count: 70
Magazine Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISSN: 1063-9160

NOTE: ALL COVER IMAGES THIS PAGE ARE PROPERTY OF
PUBLISHER, but are scanned from my private collection.

SUMMARY: In the premiere issue, I had to go to page fifteen(15) to get to an article - Eunice Farmer's "Welcome To My Wonderful World of Sewing", then the articles peetered out at page 57(of 70 pages). That normally will send me packing to other magazines, but... well, I love sewing pretty things when I have the opportunity. This magazine is all about haute couture for children. You would never catch a farm kid EVER in one of these lacy beribboned confections. Just one affectionate pawing of the dog getting his toe nails caught in the lace and leaving muddy tracks that won't wash out disaster would convince any ordinary mother that she should stick to gingham for Easter from now on. But this is not for ordinary mothers. This is for mothers who have parlors that need to be sat in, piano lessons to be inflicted, and garden parties to plan. This magazine is for girly girls who wish to flaunt their inner Southern Belle and have time to dress their children that way as well.

Issues typically come with a very nice pattern sheet insert printed on both sides, with different sizes already marked for the seamstress. They love smocking and eyelet lace and ribbon - machine-made laces, not handmade laces, and often expensive fabrics. The base pattern is often a commercially available one from companies like Butterick and McCalls, which you then bling with the smocking pattern provided in the magazine, or transform with eyelet lace. You are encouraged to make heirloom clothes for children who may be able to wear it a dozen times before growing out of it, if you're extremely inventive. I can see all the reasons why I should stay away from this magazine, but I can't. I just can't. I'm sorry, but there are times when I Like flaunting my inner Southern Belle, no matter that I'm actually from the Midwest. The clothes are adorable, the patterns are well laid out and you get a nice variety in each issue. It makes me wish I had five daughters that I could make coordinating outfits for. Aha! But I have nieces...

Magazine has a website: http://store.marthapullen.com/mphidden/c-9-sew-beautiful

The Sept/Oct. 1999(issue #66) issue has a Victorian Tatted Ball by Charlene Harkins
The April 2005(issue#99) issue has an article about hand-dyed tatted butterflies...

Anyone with more information about this publication, or has issues to donate or sell, can contact me through My Contact Page.



1987/8: 5 ISSUES

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Fall 1987:Vol. #1, Issue #1
Page Count: 70
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • FASHION FEATURES
    • French for Fall
      by Mildred Turner, Rebecca Ann, Tina McEwen, Becky Summers
    • Pinafore Bibs
      by Margaret Boyles
    • Denim and Lace
      What's In Fashion Right Now
    • Fall Wedding in Rhode Island
      by Dr. Cornelia Anderson
    • Back to School
      by Martha Pullen
    • Elegant Sweaters:
      Bow, Scottie, Duck, Watermelon, Boat and Balloon(Jerry Stocks)
      (2)Bear Sweaters(cross-stitching by Alma Lynn)
  • REGULAR FEATURES
    • Welcome to My Wonderful World of Sewing
      by Eunice Farmer
    • Dear Friends(letters column)
    • Interview:
      Mollie Jane Taylor
    • Ask Margaret
      by Margaret Boyles
    • Construction Boo Boo's
      by Elizabeth Travis Johnson
    • Photo Gallery
    • Grandmother's Trunk
      Examining an antique garment for a current look
  • SMOCKING DESIGN PLATES
    • Claire
      by Jerry Stocks
    • An Apple a Day
      by Mollie June Taylor
  • CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNIQUE ARTICLES
    • How to Make and Apply Corded Piping
      by Kathy McMakin
    • French Handsewing on a Budget
      by Janice Ferguson
  • PATTERNS DIRECTIONS AND DESIGNS
    • California Antique Dress-Patterns and Directions
    • Judith Dobson Embroidery Design
    • Jamie Eidson Applique Designs
    • California Antique Dress Antique
    • Embroidery Design(center pull-out section)

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1999: 6 ISSUES

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Jan/Feb. 1999:Vol. #12, Issue #3(#62)
Page Count: 70
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  • SEW BEAUTIFUL
    • Construction & Technique:
      -*
            by *
    • Construction & Technique:
      -*
            by *
    • Design:
      -*
            by *
    • Smocking:
      -*
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    • Smocking:
      -*
            by *
    • Pictorial:
      -*
            by *
  • FOR WOMEN ONLY
    • Construction & Technique:
      -*
            by *
    • Construction & Technique:
      -*
            by *
    • Construction & Technique:
      -*
            by *
    • Construction & Technique:
      -*
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    • Construction & Technique:
      -*
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    • Fashion & Patterns:
      -*
            by *
  • FANCYWORK
    • Hand Embroidery:
      -*
            by *
    • Hand Embroidery:
      -*
            by *
    • Hand Embroidery:
      -*
            by *
    • Machine Embroidery:
      -*
            by *
    • Machine Embroidery:
      -*
            by *
    • Heirloom Sewing:
      -*
            by *
  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Photo Gallery
    • Shopping Guide

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Mar/April 1999: Volume 12, Issue #4(#63)
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    • Hand Embroidery:
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    • Hand Embroidery:
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    • Hand Embroidery:
      -*
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    • Machine Embroidery:
      -*
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    • Machine Embroidery:
      -*
            by *
    • Heirloom Sewing:
      -*
            by *
  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Photo Gallery
    • Shopping Guide

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May/June 1999: Volume 12, Issue #5(#64)
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    • Hand Embroidery:
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    • Hand Embroidery:
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    • Machine Embroidery:
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    • Machine Embroidery:
      -*
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    • Heirloom Sewing:
      -*
            by *
  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Photo Gallery
    • Shopping Guide

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July/August 1999: Volume 12, Issue #6(#65)
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    • Machine Embroidery:
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    • Machine Embroidery:
      -*
            by *
    • Heirloom Sewing:
      -*
            by *
  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Photo Gallery
    • Shopping Guide

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Sept/Oct. 1999: Volume 13, Issue #1(#66)
Page Count: 136
Notes: The tatted lace ornament is pretty simple, with fringe to complete that Victorian feel...

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • SEW BEAUTIFUL
    • Construction & Technique:
      Tree Skirt Embroidered with Time Line of Love
            by Marianne Schubbe
    • Construction & Technique:
      Chenille Cheryl(Stuffed Bear)
            by Gail Settle
    • Design:
      Dress Pattern with Beaded Smocking, Lace Capped Sleeves(sizes 4-10)
            by Sue Johnson
    • Smocking:
      Smittens to Warm Little Hands
            by Janice Rapacz
    • Smocking:
      Sweet Mary- Glittering Geometric Stitched between rows of velvet ribbon for the older girl
            by Cyndi Holland
    • Smocking:
      Grandmother's Lace- illusion of lace smocked on pleats
            by Kathy Harrison
    • Smocking:
      Noble Nutcracker- smocked ball ornament for the tree
            by Charlene Saunders
    • Pictorial:
      Country Mouse Christmas- Sue Johnson's Mississippi Magic
            by Sue Johnson
    • Pictorial:
      (Christening)Gowns that dress a blessing
            by Kathy Baggett
  • FOR WOMEN ONLY
    • Construction & Technique:
      Machine embroidered Rose Vest
            by Marcia Pollard
    • Construction & Technique:
      Martha's Comfortable Jumper(sizes 6-28)
            by Martha Campbell Pullen
    • Construction & Technique:
      Coronation Braid- sewing for 3 featuring shaped soutache on velvet
            by Debbie Glenn
    • Construction & Technique:
      Festive French Ribbon and Rose Belt(ribbonwork)
            by Laura Jenkins Thompson
    • Construction & Technique:
      Power Sewing: Ins and Outs of Interfacing- tips on tailored jackets
            by Sandra Betzina
    • Construction & Technique:
      What You Need to Know About Naps- sewing tips
            by Sue Hausman
    • Construction & Technique:
      Fitting Finesse- Drafting a design sloper for your body, Part II: the Front Bodice
            by Carl Winston Smith
    • Fashion & Patterns:
      Preview and Profile of Lois Ericson Design and Sew Patterns
            by Lois Ericson
  • FANCYWORK
    • Hand Embroidery:
      Victorian Tatted Ball Ornament
            by Charlene Harkins
    • Hand Embroidery:
      A Very Berry Christmas- Reindeer shadowwork on Child's Collar
            by Wendy Schoen
    • Hand Embroidery:
      On Wings of Gold- Goldwork Dragonfly on keepsake needlecase
            by Lezette Thomason
    • HISTORY:
      Gold thread embroidery
            by Francine Kirsch
    • Machine Embroidery:
      Lace Embroidery: Gifts From Your Sewing Machine- Christmas Ornaments from Criswell designs
            by Cindy Bertram
    • Machine Embroidery:
      Ecru Elegance- Pillows with pintucks, machine embroidery, lacework, and serged-edge ruffle
            by Darlene Geisendorff-Guillory
    • Machine Embroidery:
      Drawn Thread Hem Stitching by Machine
            by Janice Stewart
    • Heirloom Sewing:
      Martha's Sewing Room- Baby Gifts from Series 1000-
      Sweet Baby Booties,
      Ribbon Embellished Frame,
      Lacy Handkerchief Bonnet,
      Baby Gift Bag
            by Martha Pullen
  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Photo Gallery
    • Shopping Guide

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Nov/Dec. 1999: Volume 13, Issue #2(#67)
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    • Hand Embroidery:
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    • Hand Embroidery:
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    • Machine Embroidery:
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    • Machine Embroidery:
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    • Heirloom Sewing:
      -*
            by *
  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Photo Gallery
    • Shopping Guide

2004: 6 ISSUES

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Jan/Feb. 2004:Vol. #12, Issue #3(#92)
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    • Design:
      -*
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    • Smocking:
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    • Smocking:
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    • Pictorial:
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  • FOR WOMEN ONLY
    • Construction & Technique:
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    • Construction & Technique:
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    • Construction & Technique:
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    • Construction & Technique:
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    • Construction & Technique:
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    • Fashion & Patterns:
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  • FANCYWORK
    • Hand Embroidery:
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    • Hand Embroidery:
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    • Machine Embroidery:
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    • Machine Embroidery:
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    • Heirloom Sewing:
      -*
            by *
  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Photo Gallery
    • Shopping Guide

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Mar/April 2004: Volume 12, Issue #4(#93)
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  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Photo Gallery
    • Shopping Guide

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May/June 2004: Volume 12, Issue #5(#94)
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  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Photo Gallery
    • Shopping Guide

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July/August 2004: Volume 12, Issue #6(#95)
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  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Photo Gallery
    • Shopping Guide

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Sept/Oct. 2004: Volume 13, Issue #1(#96)
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  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Photo Gallery
    • Shopping Guide

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Nov/Dec. 2004: Volume 13, Issue #2(#97)
Page Count: 88
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  • PATTERNS AND PROJECTS
    • Baby's Dainty Daygown:
      Project-Sweet heirloom variation for her pattern "Sweet & Simple Daygown Collection" using tucks, lace and hand embroidery
            by Jeannie Downs Baumeister of The Old Fashioned Baby
    • Heirloom Bounty in Australia:
      Project and Preview-Special heirloom lace and hand embroidered baby throw
            by Judy thomson
    • Fancy Ribbon Sash Baby Bib:
      Free Pattern-Machine shadowwork bluebirds on a unique baby bib; ribbon sashes tie in the back
            by Laura Jenkins Thompson
    • Anna Garrin:
      Antique Reproduction(free pattern)-*
            from Martha Pullen's private collection
  • SMOCKING
    • Practice Jump:
      Picture Smocking- Cow that did not quite make it over the moon makes it onto the front of a smocked, 1-piece baby romper from Maja's new pattern line
            by Maja Clayton of maja's Heirloom Treasures
    • Jessica's First Communion Dress:
      Curved Geometric Smocking- Instead of diamonds, create an elliptical geometric design and sprinkle it with bullion loop daisies letting your special little girl dress up daintily
            by Melinda Lynam
    • Italian Smocking, part II:
      Smocking Technique- (cont. from #95)Patricia adds silk ribbon and bullion roses to this unique smocking style, and smocking on stripes
            by Patricia Timmins
  • EMBROIDERY
    • It's All In the Hoop:
      Machine Embroidery- new concept of making doll dresses without a pattern features exclusive free design download for 16" or 23" Martha Pullen Dress Me Baby Dolls
            by Edna Strom, Anne Van Dyken of Sisters in Stitches
  • WOMEN
    • Christy:
      Construction- Step-by-Step instructions to make "Split Peplum Antique Blouse" from Pullen's "Antique Clothing; French Sewing"
            by Sue Johnson
    • Heirloom Sampler Shirt:
      Design- Linen shirt/jacket that includes machine embroidery, cathedral lace windows, candle wicking by machine, pintucks, machine applique and Madeira applique windows
            by Hope Yoder
  • PICTORIALS
    • Sweet Southern Sewing:
      Pictorial- Heirloom dresses and fancy suits, are commissioned for a variety of special occasions
            by Brenda Jones
  • TECHNIQUE
    • A Bridge of Pearls:
      Technique- Age-old technique of bridging takes on new life with pearl beads on a silk dupioni and silk organza dress.
            by Janet Anderson
    • Daisy Crazy Chenille Coat, Hat:
      Technique- Fun chenille shapes adorn a fluffy, cozy pastel coat, hat for little girl
            by Kari Mecca of Kari Me Away Designs
  • EVERY ISSUE...
    • Dear Friends(letter from the publisher)
            by Martha Pullen
    • Sue Says...
            by Sue ?
    • Kit Information
    • Shopping Guide

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