Top sewing tip

Snipping at intervals along a seam allowance is vital for a smooth curved edge. Clipping concave curves allows the material to stretch further, while removing V-shaped notches from convex curves prevents bulking. Cut diagonally beside corners to remove excess fabric, snipping closely without cutting through your stitching.

Meet the designer

From making children’s toys to crafting practical homeware, craft designer Chloe Hailwood uses her years of sewing experience to create one-of-a-kind patterns. You might have spotted Chloe’s work in national magazines, such as Sew, Make & Sew Toys and Homemaker.

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