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 ...

Nine-year-old Karly Atkinson took a brave step on a recent Thursday evening. "I'm Karly and I made a cat's tail," she proudly announced at the front of the room, wriggling the tail for a costume for ...

We take a look at which sewing machines are best for beginners who want to learn dressmaking and craft skill The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on ...