If you’re looking for a creative, confidence-building activity for your child aged 11+, this upcoming sewing workshop from Dress By Amy could be the perfect fit. Designed especially for young makers, this hands-on session introduces essential sewing skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Whether your child is completely new to sewing or has already experimented with a sewing machine at home, this workshop offers the right balance of guidance, creativity, and independen

Learn How To Sew A Hanging Heart In A Few Easy Steps! Here's what you'll need: Small fabric scraps Matching thread A ribbon (approximately 25cms long) Wadding / toy stuffing A sewing machine A hand sewing needle Paper and pen Here's how to do it: Draw yourself a heart onto a piece of paper and cut it out Use that template to draw around and cut out two heart shapes from your piece of fabric Cut a piece of ribbon that is approximately 9 to 10 inches long - about 25cms Place t

The Ness Skirt is a pattern by independent pattern designer, Tilly Walnes from Tilly & The Buttons. Its pattern number 1023 and is a classic design, fly front skirt. It features a shaped waistband and a curved back yoke. There’s a mini version or a below the knee option which has a centre front split. It has lots of nice details like mock felled seams, belt loops and two types of pockets. I have the paper pattern and you can still buy that here for example. But on sev