Throughout the ages, artists have used their clothing to stand up for political, environmental, or cultural ideals. Clothing is like a language, a form of expression that is powerful and full of meaning. In this issue we are diving into the art of dressing inspired by our favourite artists. As a sewist, you are holding the magic wand in your hands, and clothing and dressing can be turned into a new creative art form! The garments featured in TAUKO Magazine No. 7 “The Art of Dressing” invite you to play with different roles, find new ways to express yourself and turn dressing into poetry! All patterns come in 9 sizes from bust width 31” / 78cm to 57.5” / 146cm.

TAUKO Magazine is a pioneering 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.

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
Abby Huston, Julie Bourgeois, Mila Moisio, Johanna Morris, Vanessa Hansen, Sadie Egan, Kaisa Rissanen, Aims Watts, Susanna Smailova, Sasha Huber

Articles, essays and columns:

Dressing outside of Fashion: Artists and clothes
Words by Victoria Rose Pass
Paintings by Rauha Mäkilä photographed by Jussi Tiainen

The Reluctant Artist
Interview with Jill Denton
Drawings by Jill Denton, Photography by Ines De Nil

Deconstructed couture
Words by Julie Bourgeois, Photography by Valquire Veljkovic & Julie Bourgeois

Craft letters: my Favourite Sewing Tools Words & photography by Atia Azmi

Clothing and Identity
Words & photography by Vida Vazquez

Book Reviews