Place your mats

Linen is notorious for fraying, so it’s best to get ahead of it right from the start. Finish the raw edges of your fabric as soon as you bring it home – yes, even before pre-washing! An overlocker def

■ 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

1 From fabric A, cut three (3) template A pieces (Fig 1). 2 From fabric B, cut two (2) template A pieces (Fig 1). 3 From fabric C, cut two (2) template A pieces (Fig 1). 4 From fabric D, cut the follo

■ 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

“Often, we make a block just for the fun of it – to learn a technique or to play with a new collection of fabrics. Although we may start with the casual approach of ‘this is just a sample’, sometimes

Sew this simple kitchen set in stylish striped fabrics