Submission Call for the TAUKO autumn and winter 2025 issues is now open!

Embark on a creative journey with the autumn/winter 2025 issues of TAUKO Magazine! We're looking for innovative pattern designers who can fuse fashion with the artistic essence of architecture, or capture the pure joy of designing and making. If you're passionate about creating sewing patterns that resonate with these themes, this is your chance to showcase your work in our upcoming issues. Submit your patterns and be part of the next inspiring chapters of TAUKO magazine! 🧵✨

Call:
We would love to have your contribution for issues 16 or 17 to be published on 7/2025 and 10/2025. The call is open to everyone, people of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, sizes, sexual identities and ages. This time we are looking for 20 designers in total. Offering options to modify the design is highly appreciated. Multiple entries are very welcome. Please note that we accept original designs only. Patterns should not have been published or shared elsewhere (inc. pictures of samples or finished projects). When in doubt please contact us. We are happy to offer assistance for technical issues such as pattern-making and grading.

Issue 16, 'Architecture', invites you to explore the dynamic relationship between fashion and architecture, where form meets function and structure breathes life into style. We're looking for sewing pattern designs that embody how these two art forms inspire and shape each other, creating designs that are as innovative as they are beautiful. Clever details and surprising silhouettes are cherished in dresses, blouses, trousers, jackets, bags and hats.

Issue 17, 'Joy', celebrates the pure happiness found in self-care through making. We want patterns that capture the bliss of creation - whether it's the meditative rhythm of sewing, the thrill of mastering a new skill, or the satisfaction of wearing garments perfectly tailored by your own hands. This is an issue with a touch of creative madness and the joy of making it just the way you want it! It will be published for the winter holiday and gift-giving season, so we would love to see dresses, cosy everyday wear and festive pieces, as well as accessories to share the joy with loved ones.

Mood board:
You can find the mood board for the call for Architecture, issue No.16 HERE and Joy, Issue No.17, HERE. The mood board provides visual inspiration for the designs and a colour palette for No. 16 & 17; luminous yellow, nostalgic retro blue, vibrant orange and deep cherry, as well as classic light grey, white and black.

What we offer for designers:
For designers collaborating with TAUKO Magazine, our comprehensive support package offers a range of services to elevate your designs and boost your creative journey. From idea clarification to design grading in nine sizes, we provide thorough development and editing of patterns and sewing instructions. Our professional proofreading and editing team ensures precision in your step-by-step instructions. You'll receive a complete online sales package with various pattern sizes, guidelines, and instructions, making it hassle-free for online selling. Engage with our vibrant TAUKO Make & Share community before the issue launch and gain exposure through social media features, a dedicated magazine feature, editorial photography, and hand-drawn illustrations. Receive a printed copy of the magazine, the option to purchase at wholesale prices for resale, and the opportunity to sell your PDF design on our online store with a 50% commission. After a four-month exclusivity period, you regain the freedom to sell the pattern independently.

Deadlines:
The call for entries closes on 30 September 2024. If your design is selected, you will be notified by early October. Finished, sewn patterns and samples must be delivered by 1st of December 2024.

Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us at kaisa@taukodesign.fi