Lucy Howard 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. It’s 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 – A Challenge Worth Taking On For my latest make, I chose the Ellie and Mac Diana Tier Dress pattern – 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, it’s the FasTurn Fabric Turning Set, a tool so indispensable that she’s jokingly told her husband she wants to be buried with it, just in case they don’t have them in the afterlife.
For Suzie, an avid sewist, one tool has become an essential part of her sewing kit, even though it wasn’t originally designed for fabric work. That tool is medical forceps, and ever since she was introduced to them in a doll-making workshop, she hasn’t looked back.