Versatile, hardworking and often the most worn item we own, the white T-shirt is the most fundamental of all wardrobe building blocks. That’s why, when deciding on a staple fashion buy to put to the t

■ Pattern sheets x2 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Main Fabric: 3mx140cm (all sizes) ■ Lightweight iron-on interfacing: 40cm ■ Small buttons: 12 for Version A and 10 for Version B ■ Matching

■ 70cm woven fabric (size 10-12 – more required for larger sizes) ■ 2m narrow bias binding (size 10-12 – more required for larger sizes) ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowance is 1.5cm,

Wendy Evans recreates one of those disposable, trashy sci-fi covers from the 1950s

Stitch this stylish shopper from two pairs of jeans

Help the planet and give yourself a unique outfit to boot