The morgan dress

■ Pattern sheet x1 (tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Fabric: 1m of 150cm wide fabric ■ Marking tool ■ Loop turner ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Use a 1cm seam allowance, unless otherwi

■ 1-2 metres of 140cm wide fabric ■ 1m lightweight interfacing (we used Vlieseline F220) ■ 6-8 x 1cm buttons ■ Tape measure, straight ruler and curved ruler ■ Fabric marking tools ■ Matching thread ■

■ Pattern sheet x1 (tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Smaller brim hat: Fabric A: 0.5mx112cm – Outer and Brim Fabric B: 50x50cm – Lining Vlieseline M12 medium weight sew-in interlining: 0.5m ■ L

■ Fabric: 2m ■ Waistband elastic of your choice ■ A loose-fitting trouser pattern ■ Paper and pencil/pen ■ Fabric marker ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit FABRIC SUGGESTIONS ■ Light to medium weigh

DIFFICULTY LEVEL ■ Beginner MATERIALS ■ Long cover-up: 3m of fabric, 127cm wide woven fabric (all sizes) FABRIC SUGGESTIONS ■ Light to medium-weight woven fabric such as viscose challis, georgette, co

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