Forecasting what’s “in” this spring. From floaty chiffon to dazzling denim, the looks that will take front and center this spring are featured in SewStylish Spring Fashion. More importantly, it’s also where you’ll discover little-known designer secrets for sewing with skill and panache.

Refine the basics with insider tips. Work better and faster when you follow what the pros do. Learn the tricks to sewing without pins or pattern instructions, adding an elegant hidden pocket to any seam, constructing a neckline like Yves Saint Laurent, and calculating ease so everything fits better.

Sparkle up your wardrobe. Master the embellishment techniques that take a garment from so-so to spectacular. Decorate a top with a row of eye-catching eyelets – it’s easy when you follow our step-by-step instructions. See how a metallic pencil skirt can update your look or a beaded chiffon shirt spark up the jeans you love. And humble denim has never looked as stunning as the artfully designed jacket you’ll find in these pages.

Indulge yourself with a fashion makeover. Welcome spring with a fresh new look that turns heads without blowing your budget. Treat yourself to a gorgeous jeweled clutch bag that you can make yourself. Or a tough tote that combines embroidered fabric and lambskin trim. Restyle a tired tee with sprightly satin bows and learn how to mix the new fashions you’ve sewn with classic items you already own.