Top sewing tip

When sewing with knit fabrics, use a ballpoint needle to avoid snags and skipped stitches. Stretch the fabric gently as you sew and use a zigzag stitch for flexibility.

Meet the designer

Ever since gaining her Diploma in Fashion, our talented designer Amanda Walker has been glued to her sewing machine, creating one-off wedding dresses and bespoke home furnishings, as well as crafting toy p