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What if getting dressed felt like stepping into a building you love?

TAUKO No.16 explores the fascinating shared language between fashion and architecture: garments that are precise, sculptural, and bold enough to hold their own shape. These are clothes that build space around the body, transforming how we move through the world.

But there’s also a quieter story which is getting a spotlight in this issue: one of mending, caring, and creating with intention. Learning from restoration of architectural elements, we look at how the idea of care – of tending to what already exists – can be a design principle in its own right. The articles and essays invite us to see maintenance and mending as the core of creativity.

Inside, you’ll find nine stunning sewing patterns by international designers ranging from bold and architectural to timeless and wearable. Zero waste patterns, clean lines and unexpected subtle design elements are at the core of this special issue. Each pattern design comes with printed sewing patterns and step-by-step instructions, making them accessible for sewists of all skill levels. With sizes ranging from 31" (78 cm) to 57.5" (146 cm) bust, these patterns celebrate creativity for every body.

Designers in the issue 16:
Liz Haywood, Christelle Ledauphin, Alyssa D. Marcheleta, Lara Eichwede, Mila Moisio, Stefanie Kroth, Kaisa Rissanen, Phuti Tshehle

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.

See other issues of Tauko Magazine here.