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...
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
Fall 1987:Vol. #1, Issue #1
Page Count: 70 Notes:
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
Dear Friends(letter from the publisher) by Martha Pullen
Sue Says... by Sue ?
Photo Gallery
Shopping Guide
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
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
