Tips & tricks

Velvet comes in many forms, from lightweight stretch varieties to heavyweight upholstery fabrics. It can be made from silk, rayon, polyester, and more – and each type behaves differently. Some are mor

Faux fur can often get quite matted during storage – especially if the fibres are long and silky, such as in yeti fur. Before sewing, give the fabric a good shake and gently brush through it with a wi

You can draw straight onto your fabric or use some paper and make the pattern. Step one Stretch your arms out to your side at shoulder height and measure from wrist to wrist (you may need help with th

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cotton fabric (main and lining) ■ Lightweight wadding or batting ■ 10mm velvet ribbon (10–20cm length, depending on desired hanging loop) ■ Coordinating thread ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES

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