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Pintuck detailing adds a modern twist to this functional, farmhouse-inspired design The comfortable criss-cross back straps eliminate neck strain and are adjustable for a comfy fit This apron’s clever

Backstitch forms a neat line which can be used alone or to outline other stitches. Backstitch should be worked so that all the stitches are the same length with no gaps between them. Bring the needle

TRACING Place light-coloured and fine fabrics over the design and trace over it. For thicker or dark-coloured fabrics, a light source such as a window or lightbox makes this process much simpler. TRAN

■ Pattern sheet x1 (Tracing Required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Fabric: 110cm or 150cm width x 1.5m ■ Single fold bias binding: to match fabric 12mm wide x 1m ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Use a

YOU WILL NEED ■ 1.4m of 1.4m wide fabric ■ Matching all-purpose thread ■ Basic sewing supplies and sewing machine ■ Scissors ■ Rotary cutter, quilter’s ruler and mat (optional) ■ Large safety pin ■ Po

YOU WILL NEED FOR EACH CUSHION ■ Fabric A: 75x45cm – front and one envelope back ■ Fabric B: 65x45cm – appliqué and one envelope back ■ Bondaweb: 35x35cm ■ Cushion pad: 46cm ■ Paper for the template ■