Sew up a storm

■ Pattern sheets x2 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet Version 1 ■ Sizes A-E: 2.5m of 140cm-wide fabric. ■ Sizes F-M: 3m of 140cm-wide fabric. Version 1 ■ Sizes A-E: 3m of 140cm-wide fabric. ■ Siz

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

This rain mac ticks so many boxes! It’s waterproof, packable and has a drawstring waist to give you a bit of shape. The khaki colour makes it easy to throw on over any outfit, keeping you dry and styl

YOU WILL NEED ■ Main fabric: 35x90m ■ Lining fabric: 35x90cm ■ Iron-on interfacing: light- or medium-weight 35x90cm ■ D-rings: two 3cm ■ Swivel clips: two ■ Cord: 40cm ■ Toggle: one ■ Matching thread

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MATERIALS ■ 2m (78¾”) Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Solids in Yarrow (ours was from www. frumble.co.uk) ■ Matching sewing thread ■ Sewing machine ■ Water soluble pen ■ Seven imitation tortoise shell butt