A Closer Look At: TAUKO Magazine Issue No. 13
TAUKO Magazine is an independent, award-winning print publication that caters to home sewists globally. It delves into the diverse worlds of crafts, culture, and climate, offering sewing patterns, interviews, columns, and practical tips contributed by creators from across the globe.
Empathy lies at the core of Issue No. 13, encouraging makers to reflect on how clothing influences our perception of ourselves and others. This issue delves into the connection between sewing and the broader world of textile activism, where gentle craftsmanship becomes a powerful agent for social change. Featuring 9 winter-ready patterns, it offers both inspiration and creativity. This edition also includes special features like hand embroidery techniques.
Pattern Picks
The concept of KALLIO was to design a garment that combines simplicity with elegance and originality. This top, available with or without sleeves, takes its inspiration from artists' work jackets. Its name is a nod to the Kallio district, a well-known artistic hub in Helsinki.
Fabric Recommendations:
Raye - Beige (See All Colours) | Traditional Linen - Old Pink (See All Colours) | Stone Washed Luxury Cotton - Dove (See All Colours)
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Choose a light to medium-weight woven fabric such as cotton, wool, viscose, or a blend like viscose/linen or linen/cotton.
The LILLY dress is a sleeveless A-line style, ideal for sunny summer days but also great for layering with a fitted top, tights, and boots when it’s colder. It features a notched collar and front button closure, with bust darts for enhanced fit. A back yoke allows for easy adjustments, particularly useful if tailoring for a rounded back.
Fabric Recommendations:
Challis - Billy Delph | Linen Mix - Forest (See All Colours) | Challis - Ginkgo | Coalport - Green (See All Colours)
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Choose a lightweight woven fabric such as poplin, Tencel, muslin, linen, viscose, silk, or thin wool.
The MOVEMENT jacket combines bold style with a message, designed as a cropped statement piece with tapered raglan sleeves and an optional peplum. A protest patch adorns the back, while the peplum hem introduces a hint of femininity, contrasted by a rugged metallic zip. Made from sheer materials such as lace, MOVEMENT becomes an eye-catching choice for special occasions, with a delicate finish provided by bound edges. It fastens with lightweight hooks, adding versatility to this impactful piece.
Fabric Recommendations:
8oz Washed Denim | Scrubs | Diez Denim | Double Scallop Lace
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MOVEMENT can be made in a wide range of woven fabrics – from lightweight lace to medium-weight denim or canvas.
The NIETOS coat is designed to keep you snug through winter or shielded during the in-between seasons. This adaptable pattern provides two style options. The long coat version, featuring quilted padding, offers optimal warmth and is best suited for experienced sewists. Equipped with side slits, an inner pocket, a front zip, press studs, elasticated sleeves, and a protective hood, it ensures full coverage from neck to hem. An adjustable drawstring at the waist allows for a customised fit, perfect for layering on chilly days.
Fabric Recommendations:
Sail Away | Stripe Quilt - Sand (See All Colours) | Grate Quilt - Blue (See All Colours) | Quilted Wool - Dogtooth (See All Quilted Wool)
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For the quilted coat, you'll need a main fabric, lining, and batting. Use medium to heavy cotton canvas for the main, 180–250 gsm batting, and a breathable, durable lining like batiste. For the unlined jacket, go for heavyweight, non-toxic waterproof fabrics or try wool, plush, or twill for texture.
The ALPPILA trousers are timeless and versatile, making them a wardrobe essential. With a simple, functional design that suits all body types, they can be styled as a daily go-to or a striking option for special occasions, depending on your fabric choice.
Fabric Recommendations:
Riotous Assembly | Jungle | Blue Days
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Choose a light to medium-weight woven fabric such as cotton, wool, linen, or a blend like viscose/linen or linen/silk.
The DYNAMO dress celebrates the classic gathered skirt style. Made in a single fabric, it’s an ideal canvas for bold prints, while the two-tone version offers a playful twist, combining contrasting fabrics for a fresh look.
Fabric Recommendations:
Sandwashed - Teal (See All Colours) | Needlecord - Brown | Oliver Viscose Twill - Navy (See All Colours) | JK - Salso - Terracotta (See All Colours)
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DYNAMO can be adapted to different types of woven and non-stretch fabrics. Choose fabrics such as cotton, linen, satin, silk, or viscose from 1.77 oz/60 gsm to 6.34 oz/180 gsm.
The LOÏE blouse showcases a unique yoke without shoulder seams, with soft gathers at the front and back for a romantic touch. Fully lined for a polished finish, the blouse also features sleeves that open from elbow to cuff, revealing the arms. For a flared sleeve, you can replace the cuff with a hem. Optional topstitching allows for a simpler look, and the adaptable design makes it a great choice for sewists of all skill levels.
Fabric Recommendations:
Monte | End Of The Road - Blue (See All Colours) | New England II | The Odd Flower
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LOÏE can be adapted to different types of woven and non-stretch fabrics. For a lighter and more airy look, choose a light cotton, satin, silk, or viscose from 2.36 oz/70 gsm to 6.34 oz/180 gsm.
The I-5 BOOGIE is a blouse or mid-length dress combining function with ’70s-inspired style. It features a button-up front, bishop sleeves with cuffs, and a large scalloped collar. Side bust darts shape the fit, while optional pleats on the left sleeve add flair. The dress version also includes side-seam pockets for convenience—perfect for grooving to your favourite tunes!
Fabric Recommendations:
Fleece Wool Suiting - Dark Grey (See All Colours) | Silk Crepe | Liquid - Patina Green (See All Colours) | Alexa
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Choose light to medium-weight woven fabrics such as linen, silk, cotton, light wool, or velvet.
We also selected three older issues that we think you will love:
Dive into the theme of The Age of the Makers:
Explore the theme of the colour Blue:
Introduces the theme of Sports:
