The guide

TYPES OF PATTERNS Sewing patterns typically come in two formats, ready printed or pdf. PDF patterns are typically cheaper, as you just receive a digital file but don’t forget to factor in the cost of

Celebrate your love of stitching with these delicate designs by Susan Bates 44 quick-and-easy motifs Susan Bates’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice Unique gift

■ Pattern sheet x 1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Main fabric: Sizes 6-16: 2m x 145cm wide. Size 18-30: 3m x 145cm wide. ■ Ribbing fabric (optional): 20cm x 115cm wide (for neckband). ■ Bal

NOTES ■ Place Templates printed side down when tracing them onto the wrong side of the fabrics. ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwis

YOU WILL NEED ■ Main fabric: 1.5–2mx110cm ■ Elastic, 25mm wide: enough to fit around your waist ■ Brass eyelets, 7mm, and installation kit ■ Cotton cord, 4mm wide: 1m ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing

As you are reading this article, I am assuming that you are a quilter. You may also be a dressmaker, which is a very different animal. My clever niece Michele is a dressmaker: her passion is creating