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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

■ Pattern sheet x1 (tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ All sizes: 2.3m of 150cm wide fabric ■ Lightweight iron on interfacing: 05m ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Use a 1.5cm seam allowanc

■ 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

In order to draw a block and change its size or adapt it in some way, you first need to analyse the layout of the block. Some things to consider include the following: ■ Does it follow a grid pattern?

Accessories to make quilting more comfortable, books to inspire and irresistible fabrics hitting the shelves, here’s what we’re adding to our baskets this month... Holbrook is the latest collection fr

No matter if you already have an oven glove, or you're using tea towels to remove hot trays from the oven (please be careful!), you will absolutely need to upgrade to a beautifully floral glove – hand