The culottes

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 ■ All sizes: 2.3m of 150cm wide fabric ■ Lightweight iron on interfacing: 05m ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Use a 1.5cm seam allowanc

■ Main fabric: see instructions for details, for top ■ Cotton fabric strip: see instructions for details, for casing ■ Elastic: 4cm wide, see instructions for length ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing k

AVENIR JUMPSUIT This stylish pattern from Friday Pattern Company creates a beginner-friendly all-in-one design with billowy sleeves and wide-fitting legs. Gathered elastic at the neck and waistline ma

A capsule wardrobe is a small collection of your favourite and essential clothes that survive the test of time, trends and wear - tops, bottoms, outerwear, and shoes. The idea of a capsule wardrobe is

■ Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima (100% cotton, 100g/200m) Coral (3752) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 3.25mm (US D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.wool