Rain or shine

We know many of our readers are pet owners, so we’ve come up with a delightful doggy-themed design for this month’s challenge. We asked three designers to create a design that’s suitable to go on the

■ Pattern sheet x1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Main outer fabric (patchwork): In three colours, 0.5m each ■ Lining fabric: 1m ■ 20cm nylon zipper ■ Curtain bonded cotton lining: 1m ■ 2 x

This summer, sew a slip-on skirt that'll fit your body so well you won't want to take it off! This Maxi Skirt pattern by Tammy Johal of Tammy Handmade has an elasticated waist for comfort and two leg

■ Rico Creative Cotton Aran(100% cotton, 50g/85m)3 balls of Natural (60) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A 2mm (US B/1) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ 64 red beads, 6mm ■ 64 orange beads, 6mm ■ A wooden button, 30m

Have you ever turned your cross stitch into a wearable badge or jewellery? If not, then now’s the chance. You’ll find buckets of inspiration for turning sweet motifs and bold lettering into statement

■ Outer fabric: 53x55cm ■ Lining fabric: 53x55cm ■ Felt: 53x55cm ■ Zipper: 35cm ■ Strap webbing: 100cm ■ Metal D-ring: 3cm ■ Slider ■ Swivel clasp loop ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Download