The simone blouse

■ Pattern sheet x1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Main outer fabric (patchwork): In three colours, 0.5m each ■ Lining fabric: 1m ■ 20cm nylon zipper ■ Curtain bonded cotton lining: 1m ■ 2 x

■ Main fabric: see instructions for details, for top ■ Cotton fabric strip: see instructions for details, for casing ■ Elastic: 4cm wide, see instructions for length ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing k

This summer, sew a slip-on skirt that'll fit your body so well you won't want to take it off! This Maxi Skirt pattern by Tammy Johal of Tammy Handmade has an elasticated waist for comfort and two leg

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 86/91 cm (34/36 ins), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48), 127/132 (50/52). Actual size: 107 cm (42 ins), 117 (46), 127 (50), 137 (54) 147 (58). Length: 58 cm (

■ Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima (100% cotton, 100g/200m) Coral (3752) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 3.25mm (US D/3) hook For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.wool

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 81/86 cm (32/34 ins), 91/ 97 (36/38), 101/109 (40/43), 116/122 (46/48). Actual size: 118 cm (46½ ins), 126 (49½), 134 (52¾), 138 (54¼). Length: 48 cm (19 ins), 50 (19¾), 51