TAUKO MAGAZINE NO. 18
TAUKO Magazine No. 18
Published 20 January 2026
The latest issue of TAUKO magazine launched on the 20th January, and celebrates all things POCKETS!
Pockets carry more than objects. They carry stories of autonomy, access, and the long fight for equality. For generations, women in Western societies were denied functional pockets, not because they didn’t “fit” the silhouette, but because pockets symbolised independence: a private space, a place to keep money, a small but powerful sign of agency.
Thankfully, this is something we can change with our own hands. By designing and sewing our clothes, we reclaim the right to decide what we carry and how we carry it. In this issue, ten designers take on the challenge of reimagining garments from the pocket outwards: visible, generous, useful, and unapologetically central.
Alongside the patterns, the issue features articles and essays diving into clothing, identity, and the cultural history of pockets, a reminder of how the simplest parts of our garments can carry the deepest meaning.
This issue includes ten stunning sewing pattern designs by international designers worldwide, each exploring pockets as form, function, and expression. Expect beautifully engineered details, sculptural silhouettes, clever construction, and playful ideas that turn a practical element into a defining feature.
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
Articles in the magazine include:
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Designing Freedom: On Pockets, Power, and Women's Clothes. Words by Hannah Carlson
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From 18th-Century Hanging Pockets to Modern Zero-Waste Designs. Words and photography by Liz Haywood
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Clothing and Identity. Words and photography by Cornelius Quiring
The designs in issue no. 18 are:
- ANITA skirt by Claudia Pozzoli
- AUDETTE dress by Aishat A. Sulaiman
- BLOCK PARTY skirt by Satu Peltomäki
- FARM TO TABLE jumpsuit by Ai Le
- KEJA trousers by Anke Nellen & Anja Montforts
- LINDEN trousers by Laura Fullerton
- ROO pocket belt by Liz Haywood
- RUCKUS dress by Laura Casey
- SEDITION pinafore by Laura Casey
- TAMI tote by Regina Winther
- POCKETOP top by Cindy Bithell
Each design is accompanied by traceable paper patterns and step-by-step instructions, for various skill levels, from beginner to expert, 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.
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You can also check out ALL the TAUKO magazine back issues too, here at A KIND CLOTH. Plenty of beautiful back issues to catch up on!
Happy reading, (and sewing)!