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When it comes to delicate stitching, success begins with your choice of fabric. Lightweight, finely woven fabrics like cotton lawn, viscose, and muslin are ideal for most decorative techniques. They’r

■ 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

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

YOU WILL NEED ■ 50cm outer cotton fabric ■ 50cm waterproof fabric or cotton fabric and Vlieseline Lamifix waterproof coating for the lining ■ 50cm of firm iron-on interfacing ■ Matching thread ■ 4 x e

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