Stay in style all year long with denim – summer like winter, denim is consistently a go-to. Atelier Brunette have released a brand new fabric collection (see p10) and patterns specifically made to sew

Get ready to dazzle this festive season in the high street’s most fabulous frocks

■ Pattern sheets x2 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Fabric: Sizes 6-16: 2.4m x 150cm wide fabric Sizes 18-30: 3.4m x 150cm wide fabric ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ This pattern is d

You can draw straight onto your fabric or use some paper and make the pattern. Step one Stretch your arms out to your side at shoulder height and measure from wrist to wrist (you may need help with th

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarnsmiths Merino DK Superwash (100% wool, 50g/110m) 2 balls of each: Stone Grey (3015) Anthracite Grey (3002) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A stitch marker For yarn

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