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THAT'S A WRAP
If there's one thing we love in a pattern, it's variation. Go your own way with this Lilja wrap dress, pinafore and blouse pattern from Named Clothing. The customisation doesn't stop there: whether you're stitching a lovely Lilja ankle-length dress or a shirt that's perfect for the office, you can opt to sew it sleeveless or with ¾ length puff sleeves – whatever takes your fancy. Available as a printed or PDF pattern from £12.91, namedclothing.com.
TIME FOR TEA
We're clinging on to summer dress season here at Simply Sewing, despite the unpredictable British weather. This Norah wrap dress brings the sunshine though, with a comfortable wrap-style fit, gentle A-line shape and (our favourite!) optional pockets. sewoverit.com.
LEARN IN A DAY
▼ Want to expand your crafty skillset, but hard-pressed for time? Don't worry, us too. Luckily, Alisha and Roisin McDonnell's upcoming book, Embroidery: Learn in a Weekend is made with us in mind! They'll walk you through all the instructions you'll need to master embroidery as a total beginner. With tons of sweet projects aimed at newcomers to the craft, practise is sure to make perfect. Pre-order from amazon.co.uk.
PERSONAL TOUCH
You'll have the supermarket checkout assistant swooning when you pull out your sleek card and coin purse from SBRI. They're available in a wide range of colours, from summery mint green and blush pink to a striking black leather that is sure to go with everything. Plus, hand-stamped lettering in gold foil adds a personalised element – unique to you, and steeped in class. sbri.co.uk.
TAKE IT EASY
We love that sewing focuses us on the present moment, allowing us to slow down and take a break from the busyness of the modern world. This collection of nature-inspired prints will help you do just that. Farm animals, flower beds, countryside living and cute pets are amongst the charming illustrations in Di Ujdi's The Easy Life fabric collection for Cloud9 Fabrics. These sweet prints celebrate the simple pleasures of living life slowly and quietly, taking time to appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds us. Savour the full collection of 100% certified organic cotton fabrics for yourself at cloud9fabrics.com.
MINI PROFILE ANGELA WALTERS @ANGELAFMQ
Free-motion quilting icon Angela Walters’ first foray into the craft had a somewhat unusual start. “Grandpa Ford, my husband’s grandfather, started making quilts as a way to stay busy after retirement. After seeing him make one, I asked him to show me how. He quickly became my quil
