A fabric headband is a small sewing project with plenty of room for personality. It uses a modest amount of cloth, can be completed in an afternoon, and turns…
A nightgown made from rayon challis is a lovely project when you want something cool, fluid and comfortable to wear around the house. The fabric has a soft…
A second-hand dress can have excellent fabric, beautiful construction and far more character than a new high-street garment. It may simply need a little…
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…