Lucy Howard 
Thereās something truly joyful about a full circle skirt. Itās one of those garments that manages to be both dramatic and wearable, swishy, feminine and full of personality. And Meenaās latest make ticks all those boxes in big, bold polka dots. If youāve never made one before, a full circle skirt is exactly what it … Read more
Building Confidence One Stitch at a Time Thereās something quietly joyful about learning to sew. That moment when the fabric starts to take shape, when a flat piece of cotton becomes a cushion cover, or when you attach your first zip without panic, that feeling of āI made thisā never gets old. And while sewing … Read more
This particular version of Sinclair linnea knit colourblock sweater pattern uses a light grey marl French terry for the main body. The fabric has a lovely texture and is soft without being too thick or heavy. Itās breathable but still warm, making it ideal for layering over a t-shirt or under a coat. French terry … Read more
Sewing the Diana Tier Dress ā A Challenge Worth Taking On For my latest make, I chose the Ellie and Mac Diana Tier Dress pattern ā and it turned out to be such a rewarding project. I went for the square neckline with flutter sleeves and the midi length option, although on me it ended … Read more
Some sewing tools come and go, but every sewist has that one gadget they swear by. For Vicky Poole, itās the FasTurn Fabric Turning Set, a tool so indispensable that sheās jokingly told her husband she wants to be buried with it, just in case they donāt have them in the afterlife.
For Suzie, an avid sewist, one tool has become an essential part of her sewing kit, even though it wasnāt originally designed for fabric work. That tool is medical forceps, and ever since she was introduced to them in a doll-making workshop, she hasnāt looked back.