Prudence's choice

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

One way to keep the peace in the home and to ensure chores are done, especially with little ones running amok, is by setting some ground rules. Emma Congdon’s monochromatic sampler makes for the ideal

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TRAIN YOUR BRAIN

■ 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

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?