Patchwork jacket

I grew up with parents who were creative and so art and anything art based was encouraged. It seemed to be my happy place. My mother used to dressmake and embroider. I loved the sound of the scissors

1 Give all your fabrics a good press before you start to get rid of wrinkles and creases. A spritz of Best Press Starch Spray will help remove stubborn creases. If you are choosing to work with Libert

NOTES ■ Seam allowance is a ¼in, unless otherwise stated. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = Width of fabric. ■ Fabric assumed to have at least 40in

1 From the lining fabric, cut the following: ■ One (1) 23in x 39in rectangle for the bag body. ■ Two (2) 11in x 10in rectangles for the end panels. ■ One (1) fat quarter for the bias binding. 2 From t

Shopping list ● approx 1m of fabric for cushion cover and frill (see measurements below) ● scissors ● pins ● sewing machine ● thread ● needle ● iron ● ironing board ● 40 x 40cm cushion pad How to… 1 C

■ One fat quarter each of Fabric A, Fabric B, Fabric C, Fabric D, Fabric E and Fabric F ■ Two fat quarters of Fabric G ■ Backing fabric: 1m ■ Binding fabric: 50cm ■ Wadding: 85x105cm ■ Cardboard ■ Rot