Stitch guide

When it comes to delicate stitching, success begins with your choice of fabric. Lightweight, finely woven fabrics like cotton lawn, viscose, and muslin are ideal for most decorative techniques. They’r

Make a slip knot. Insert right‑hand needle into the stitch as if to knit. Wrap the yarn around the point and pull through, slipping the stitch on to the left‑hand needle. Push the point of the right‑h

Pintuck detailing adds a modern twist to this functional, farmhouse-inspired design The comfortable criss-cross back straps eliminate neck strain and are adjustable for a comfy fit This apron’s clever

TRACING Place light-coloured and fine fabrics over the design and trace over it. For thicker or dark-coloured fabrics, a light source such as a window or lightbox makes this process much simpler. TRAN

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