My sewing world

Believe us when we say, we are so excited about the new season of the BBC One TV show Great British Sewing Bee! Join us for news, gossip and the chance to share your makes with like-minded people in o

I grew up fascinated by all things spooky. Now my daughter and I have formed the perfect paranormal partnership!

Over the years, I’ve gradually discovered various ways (often through trial and a lot of error!) to make the most effective use of my precious sewing time. It’s definitely been a journey, with some ro

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

PATRICK GRANT on how wartime wisdom inspires his passion for planet-friendly fashion

IT’S the annual scarecrow festival in Lush Places and, if truth be told, I’m struggling. This year’s theme is “Royalty”, which doesn’t leave much room for the imagination to run riot. Years ago, when