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A chunky scarf is one of those satisfying knitting projects that looks impressive while remaining approachable for newer makers. The basketweave stitch adds a…
A fitted corset top is a rewarding sewing project because it brings together pattern drafting, fabric selection and careful garment construction. The finished…
A wrap blouse with a crossover front is a rewarding garment for developing sewing skills. Its shape looks refined, yet the pattern usually relies on a…
Hand-dyed yarn brings a sense of movement to a knitting project that is difficult to achieve with perfectly uniform commercial wool. Each skein carries small…
An invisible zipper can give a handmade knit dress a clean, polished opening without adding a visible row of teeth to the back or side seam. The technique is…
Fabric napkins are a practical way to bring handmade style to an everyday table. They use a small amount of fabric, can be finished with a domestic sewing…
A knitted tote is a useful project for turning a few balls of yarn into something sturdy, colourful and entirely personal. Stripes make the design lively…
Wide leg trousers with pleats are a satisfying sewing project because they combine comfort, movement and a polished shape. The generous leg creates an easy…
A fabric flower brooch is a small project with plenty of creative scope. A few silk offcuts can become a soft, dimensional accessory for a jacket, scarf, hat,…
A well-fitting bodice block is the quiet foundation behind countless sewing projects. It is a close-fitting paper pattern shaped to your body, without style…