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Tell us about yourself... I’m Italian and live in Modena, a charming town full of tradition, fragrance and colour. I’m a wife, mother and grandmother, three roles I cherish deeply that bring joy and m

Like many of us, I grew up surrounded by fabrics and wool. My mum was a big knitter and I can’t remember a time when she wasn’t sitting in front of the TV without the clickerty clack of her needles. I

For many budding sewists, the drive behind designing clothes often comes from a desire to break away from the confines of mass-produced fashion and tailor to your personal style. But for Cornelius Qui

I loved my gown, just not the body in it. But I had a plan to change that...

■ 1-2m of 140cm wide needlecord, corduroy, velvet or denim ■ 1 x 40cm invisible zipper ■ 2m bias binding ■ Tape measure, straight ruler and curved ruler ■ Fabric marking tools ■ Matching thread ■ Basi

COMPILED BY: ANNE HARTNETT Jacqueline Thomas, 65 Tell ...