TAUKO No. 15 Summer 2025

TAUKO Issue No.15
Crafting Roots

How do you learn to sew? It’s a question that sparks countless friendships in sewing circles. Whether it’s tracing Burda patterns, repurposing vintage designs, matching nightgowns made from checkered fabric, or learning from a grandmother’s knitted socks and an auntie’s handmade coat—our sewing stories shape who we are as makers.

TAUKO No.15 explores the roots of sewing, blending nostalgic memories with the endless possibilities of modern tutorials and online learning. This summer issue is filled with beautifully designed dresses, trousers, and shirts, each reflecting the unique journey of its creator and the inspirations that first brought them to sewing.

Each 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.

TAUKO Magazine is an award-winning independent print and digital publication for home sewists worldwide. Featuring sewing patterns, interviews, columns, articles, and expert tips from international contributors, it connects craft, culture, and sustainability in every issue..

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.

DESIGNS & DESIGNERS

FLOW by Nicole Göttler
GA-ROSHE by Tringa Osmani
KERI by Monica Patel
LIDO by Laurie Stefanizzi
LINDA by Cris Wood
MARGARETHA by Alexandra Vrolijk
NOE by Rumer Ajifu
PRUDENCE by Marcia Lois Riddington
RUKUMANI by Gowri Paary
TILLY by Jen Byrne

Articles, essays and columns:

Uncovering Hidden Narratives Through Everyday Textiles:
An Interview with Textile Artist Ali Ferguson
Photography by Michael Wickes, Michael Graham, and Paul Ferguson

Book Reviews
Words by Mila Moisio
Photography by Laura Oja

Making Story
Threads of the Past: The Art of Transforming Hand-Embroidered Linens
Words by Jen Byrne
Photography by Jen Byrne and Euan Douglas

Handmade Details from a Fisherwoman’s Home: A Visit to the Pentala Archipelago Museum
Words by Mila Moisio
Photography by Laura Oja

Sewing as Self-Determination:
The Power of Choosing Your Material and Making it Yours. Excerpt from Black Women Stitch Liberation
Words by Lisa Woolfork
Photography by MJ & Lisa Woolfork archive

Clothing and Identity
Words by Sofia Ilmonen
Photography by Laura Oja

Community Spotlight: Patterns from TAUKO Magazine Issue 14 in Practise

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