TAUKO Magazine Issue No.19

TAUKO Magazine Issue No.19 celebrates the unique spirit of the 'Nordic Summer'; bright nights, playful creativity, and practical garments designed for life between nature and the city.

It’s a fleeting moment that brings joy and a gentle sense of urgency: the feeling that every day should be lived to the fullest.

Nordic style holds a fascinating contradiction. Alongside its minimalism lives a strong sense of playfulness and freedom. With fewer rigid dress codes and a shorter fashion tradition in the North, there has always been space for bold colours, unexpected ideas, and joyful experimentation. Nordic culture embraces both simplicity and exuberance.

Practicality. Light. Playfulness. A touch of beautiful madness.

Alongside the patterns, you’ll find essays and stories exploring Nordic style from new perspectives, revealing how diverse and evolving this tradition truly is.
Welcome to Nordic summer.

This issue includes nine sewing pattern designs by independent designers from around the world, inspired by the experience of Nordic summer. Expect practical garments made for layering, designs that move effortlessly between city and nature, and pieces that capture the freedom of long midsummer nights.

Each design comes with printed sewing patterns and step-by-step instructions making them accessible for sewers of all skill levels. Available in sizes ranging from a 31"(78cm) bust to a 57.5"(146cm) bust, these patterns celebrate creativity for a range of bodies.

SEWING PATTERN DESIGNERS
Oda Stormoen, Eeva Aalto, Clara Kron, Stina Löving, Essi Kontio, Anne Sofie Banke & Marie Friis Løye, Suvi Ala-Venna, Birgitta Helmersson.

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.

PUBLISHING
Designed and published by TAUKOdesign Oy.
April 2026.

CREDITS
Photography by Laura Oja
Illustrations by Ivona Fodora

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