Sewing tips and tricks

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

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

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YOU WILL NEED FOR EACH CUSHION ■ Fabric A: 75x45cm – front and one envelope back ■ Fabric B: 65x45cm – appliqué and one envelope back ■ Bondaweb: 35x35cm ■ Cushion pad: 46cm ■ Paper for the template ■

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

Backstitch forms a neat line which can be used alone or to outline other stitches. Backstitch should be worked so that all the stitches are the same length with no gaps between them. Bring the needle