This month... cosy couture

You can draw straight onto your fabric or use some paper and make the pattern. Step one Stretch your arms out to your side at shoulder height and measure from wrist to wrist (you may need help with th

Stay in style all year long with denim – summer like winter, denim is consistently a go-to. Atelier Brunette have released a brand new fabric collection (see p10) and patterns specifically made to sew

Faux fur can often get quite matted during storage – especially if the fibres are long and silky, such as in yeti fur. Before sewing, give the fabric a good shake and gently brush through it with a wi

■ Pattern sheets x2 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Fabric: Sizes 6-16: 2.4m x 150cm wide fabric Sizes 18-30: 3.4m x 150cm wide fabric ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ This pattern is d

■ Pattern sheet x1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Knit fabric: 2m x 150cm ■ Ballpoint sewing machine needle ■ Twin ballpoint needle (see notes) ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Use a 1.5cm seam allowanc

Velvet comes in many forms, from lightweight stretch varieties to heavyweight upholstery fabrics. It can be made from silk, rayon, polyester, and more – and each type behaves differently. Some are mor