TAUKO No. 14—2025: Denim

Release Date: 21 January 2025

Step into the timeless allure of denim with TAUKO Magazine Issue No.14. This issue is a captivating exploration of denim’s rich history and intricate details, tracing its journey through the lives of working men, skilled tailors, rivets, looms, and the cotton fields that brought it to life. Unearth lost techniques and rediscover knowledge to inspire your own creations.

With expert tips and techniques for crafting denim garments, this issue seamlessly pairs practical guidance with a stunning collection of sewing patterns. These patterns celebrate fresh perspectives on denim – from bold topstitching and rivets to subtle nods to the 80s cowgirl aesthetic – showcasing the unique vision of each designer.

TAUKO Magazine's “Denim” issue invites you to craft without rules or doctrine, offering adaptable lessons and inspiration for makers at all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewist, this issue empowers you to create garments that tell your personal story.

Each design is accompanied by paper patterns and step-by-step instructions, ensuring accessibility for all. Available in nine sizes ranging from a 31"/78cm bust to a 57.5"/146cm bust, our patterns empower makers of all shapes and sizes to bring their creative visions to life.

TAUKO Magazine is an award winning independent print and digital 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

Minna Konttijärvi, Alex Schaufele, Ingrid Berzsenyi-Paetzel, Helen Wilkinson, Meridy Dunn, Malena Hjerpe, Andini Wijendaru, Suna Mantori, Juliette Gallois, Ellie Howard

Articles, essays and columns:

Making Story: The One-Piece Fly: A Legendary Denim Invention Restored
Words by Paul Kruize
Photography by Richard Bussink

Reconstructing Denim: A Journey into the Historic Craft
Words by Mohsin Sajid, photos courtesy of Levi’s archive (Tracey
Panek), Michael Allen Harris, Mohson Sajid, and Duncan Eldridge

Book Reviews
Words by Mila Moisio
Photography by Laura Oja

Denim Talk: Key Facts and Terms Explained

Fashion and Identity
Words by Ann Ringstrand
Photography by Mattias Björklund Bremer

Dopamine for the Sewing Community:
An Interview with Mari Nordén
Photography by Thomas Marriaga Olsen, Are Næsset,
and Kilian Munch

Advertional: Professional Precision with Straight Stitch: The Brother PQ1600S – Built for Denim Durability

Ones to Watch: Franziska Lutze
Words by Franziska Lutze
Photography by Britt Dunse, Miriam Lehnart, and Olivier Stein

Community Spotlight: Patterns from TAUKO Magazine Issue 13 in Practise

Contributing writers, photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, and models

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