Peggy explains the concepts of length, circumference, depth and how to apply them to your patterns. Fitting garments is said to be one of the hardest skills in sewing. Peggy defines fit as when the ...

Have you heard? Upcycling is the new charity shopping. A quick glance on Depop will turn up hundreds of accounts selling hand-stitched goods, from crocheted tops to men’s shirts that have been sliced ...

A reader hopes to rock a silk chiffon dress from the ’80s without damaging its delicate fabric. By Vanessa Friedman I recently bought a vintage 1980s Italian designer silk chiffon dress with matching ...

With Diwali around the corner, you are probably looking for fresh ideas to decorate your space, and old textiles offer a perfect way to do it.

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