Ahead of the curve

For many budding sewists, the drive behind designing clothes often comes from a desire to break away from the confines of mass-produced fashion and tailor to your personal style. But for Cornelius Qui

Rob Jenkins on making side-saddles, and balancing antique with innovation

I loved my gown, just not the body in it. But I had a plan to change that...

Strains and sprains – the words are very similar. They’re both injuries, and they both tend to happen when you’re exercising or making a sudden movement. What’s more, treatment is largely the same for

I finally found a solution to my painful problem

ALWAYS MEASURE YOURSELF BEFORE you choose a pattern size to cut out. The sizes do vary greatly from pattern to pattern, so it’s always best to measure yourself accurately and then refer to the pattern