Sewing for people with disabilities

I’m principally an author and TV presenter. A far cry from my years as a school teacher. As much as I loved it I always dreamed of a job in a more creative industry and for the last 15 years I’ve done

Stay in style all year long with denim – summer like winter, denim is consistently a go-to. Atelier Brunette have released a brand new fabric collection (see p10) and patterns specifically made to sew

When Poornima Kirloskar-Saini’s beloved mother Kunda Kirloskar died during the COVID-19 pandemic, Poornima sought a way to channel her sorrow into purpose. At the same time, she saw how the pandemic h

HIGHLY valued by medical staff, Twiddle Muffs are basically a knitted fingerless glove come sleeve, embellished with beads, bows, ribbons, buttons or zips. Soothing and calming, the garments give an a

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

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