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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

PENCIL METHOD Hold the hook like a pencil, in your right hand (if you’re right-handed), about 3-5cm from the hooked end. If your hook has a flat area, you’ll find it comfortable to hold it here. KNIFE

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Let’s talk about unpicking! We’ve all done it, and it’s a necessary skill for any kind of sewing. This issue, we’ll look at the anatomy of a seam ripper and the different ways of using it, depending o

HeIlo everyone! Welcome to the fourth part of our stitch-a-long. This design makes me feel so cosy and loved, thinking about the friends I hold dear to me. This month is all about support, being there

Bruce Macleod explains the instruments behind percussive adjustment