The launch date for this issue is Friday 20th October.

TAUKO Magazine No. 9 is dedicated to the colour blue! The colour of the sky, seas and lakes has inspired a series of nine different sewing patterns by international designers. Serenity and tranquillity are very much in evidence in these designs, which include dresses, casual trousers, blouses and trench coats against the cold winter blasts. The size- and gender-inclusive designs also make great handmade gifts for loved ones! Artists and researchers talk about the importance of blue in the world of textiles in a variety of articles, providing plenty to read into the dark evenings.

The issue includes paper patterns and step-by-step instructions for all the designs featured, which come in 9 sizes from 31"/78 cm bust to 57.5"/146 cm.

TAUKO Magazine is an award winning independent print publication for home sewists around the world. The vast horizon of crafts, culture and climate is featured in sewing patterns, interviews, columns, articles, tips and recommendations by international contributors.

For fabric suggestions and information on each pattern see our .

FORMAT

TAUKO is a 128-page collectable that measures in at 275mm high x 215mm wide. There are four folded paper pattern sheets included with the magazine. It is printed in Estonia with a glue and stitch binding to secure durability and easy reading.

DESIGNERS

Mila Moisio, Terhi Ruutu, Emily Klug, Natascha Chambers, Jenny Hassler, Robyn Andrea Burgess, Elina Vuorema, Liz Haywood

Articles, essays and columns:

A World of Blue
Words by Karin Altmann
Photography by Julia Wesely and Karin Altmann
Making story, Rebellious OPTIMATIUM
Words, photography, and illustrations by Liz Haywood
Observing Blue
Words by Aoi Yoshizawa Photography by Elis Hannikainen

Book Reviews
Words by Mila Moisio Photography by Laura Oja
Craft Letters: From Melbourne with Love
Words and photography by Lilli Hingee
Watercolour on Canvas
Mila Moisio in Conversation with Naomi Ito