Demonstration day out

■ Pattern sheet x1 (tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Smaller brim hat: Fabric A: 0.5mx112cm – Outer and Brim Fabric B: 50x50cm – Lining Vlieseline M12 medium weight sew-in interlining: 0.5m ■ L

1 From fabric A, cut three (3) template A pieces (Fig 1). 2 From fabric B, cut two (2) template A pieces (Fig 1). 3 From fabric C, cut two (2) template A pieces (Fig 1). 4 From fabric D, cut the follo

Sew this simple kitchen set in stylish striped fabrics

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REFERENCE PHOTO My photo shows a small hamlet nestling in the Yorkshire Dales in England. My inspiration was the sun catching on the stonework and slopes, contrasting with the dark storm cloud above.

The inspiration It was Cecil Beaton’s beautifully ...