The patterns, people, fabric and finds getting us sewing this month

GIVE US A TWIRL

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Discover Elisalex’s guide to darts on page 20

Love Sewing columnist Elisalex de Castro Peake brings her effortlessly chic style to her brand-new By Hand London Lizz dress. This is one pattern with two different dresses and a multitude of hack possibilities. It boasts a darted bodice with a high waist, simple sleeves and scoop neckline. Choose from a marvellous multi-tier gathered skirt or a fabulous full circle skirt and enjoy sashaying and twirling to your heart’s content!

The Lizz pattern is available in sizes 2-38, printed for £17 or as a PDF download for £11.50 now from www.byhandlondon.com

COOL FOR KITS

The lovely folk at Flying Bobbins have launched a fun new collection of sewing kits, ideal for beginners or anyone who wants a quick make they can create in a weekend! Choose from a huge range of bags, accessories, homewares and more and enjoy a kit with high-quality fabric, easy-to-follow instructions and a link to a video sew-along so you can follow on at your own pace or even sew together with crafty friends.