Bag for life

This summer, sew a slip-on skirt that'll fit your body so well you won't want to take it off! This Maxi Skirt pattern by Tammy Johal of Tammy Handmade has an elasticated waist for comfort and two leg

■ Pattern sheet x1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Main outer fabric (patchwork): In three colours, 0.5m each ■ Lining fabric: 1m ■ 20cm nylon zipper ■ Curtain bonded cotton lining: 1m ■ 2 x

MUCH can be said for modern ways, but that doesn’t mean heritage crafts should be allowed to fall by the wayside. These long-established practices have been passed from generation to generation, and r

Nostalgia drove Paul Nicholes on to recreate the family favourite of his childhood

■ Outer fabric: 53x55cm ■ Lining fabric: 53x55cm ■ Felt: 53x55cm ■ Zipper: 35cm ■ Strap webbing: 100cm ■ Metal D-ring: 3cm ■ Slider ■ Swivel clasp loop ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Download

No matter if you already have an oven glove, or you're using tea towels to remove hot trays from the oven (please be careful!), you will absolutely need to upgrade to a beautifully floral glove – hand