A cut above

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Sewing can be enjoyed by numerous people who like to create outfits, garments and other items, such as home furnishings. Sometimes, for those with an illness or disability, it can be a hobby that some

Help the planet and give yourself a unique outfit to boot

Nature is the common thread woven through Sophie’s crafting business, Forest and Dot – from the workshops she holds in woodland teepees to the yarn she dyes by hand with locally foraged plants. Herita

YOU WILL NEED ■ Outer fabric: 12x22cm ■ Lining fabric: 12x22cm ■ Interfacing: 12x22cm ■ Fabric ribbon (approx. 2.5x6cm, folded) ■ Plastic snap button ■ Keyring ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ S

This month, celebrate the change in season with countryside-inspired homeware designs, learn the art of still-life oil painting and decorate with classic stripes