The team behind Mollie Makes brings you 132 pages of ideas for sewing your own collection of dresses, skirts, jackets and accessories. With a focus on independent designers we showcase the very best in up-to-date dressmaking patterns. Plus we take a peek behind the scenes into the lives of our favourite sewists.
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ESSENTIAL INFO • PREPARE TO SEW WITH OUR GUIDE TO WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO GET STARTED
MACHINE SEWING • FOR BIGGER PROJECTS, EVEN A REALLY SIMPLE SEWING MACHINE WILL SPEED THINGS UP. HERE’S WHAT’S WHAT…
SEWING KNOW-HOW • FIND OUT THE BASICS OF MACHINE STITCHING, AND CHECK SOME OF THE SEWING TERMS THAT WE’LL BE USING…
Stay golden • Up the glam factor with Hannah Silvani’s statement metallic midi skirt
The BOMBER JACKET • Ward off chills with Lana Red’s new-season take on this iconic cover-up
GO FAUX • Treat yourself to Delia Randall’s super-luxe faux fur and leather clutch
Lazy days • Up your loungewear game in The New Craft House’s cosy-glam swan pyjamas
FASHION HACK • Try your hand at a simple pattern hack with April Rhodes’ flirty cross-back tee
RAID HIS WARDROBE… • And rustle up Emily Kalinowski’s flirty button-down skirt over the weekend
TAKE ME OUT • Accessorise your next night out with Teri Muncey’s painted metallic leather clutch
FAUX SHO’ • Join the fash pack with Hannah Silvani’s multi-coloured fake fur stole
EASY SEW KIMONO • We asked Kinsey Mhire to come up with a wardrobe update you can make in under an hour – done!
Lazy mornings • Lounging around has never looked so glam as with H & Sammy’s dressing gown
LAUNDRY DAY • Add a sleek feel to your space with Hester van Overbeek’s customisable copper washing hamper
DUVET DAY • Look forward to Sunday morning lie-ins with Lynne Goldsworthy’s contemporary patchwork quilt
Sofa SUCCULENT • Nurture your succulent obsession with Hannah Hathaway’s statement cushion
Too hot to handle • Up the style stakes with your kitchen accessories – Ali Burdon shows you how
Pet Hotel • Tired moggy? Check them into Zeena Shah’s five-paw-rated retreat
STORY TIME • Up your shelfie game with Leah Farquharson’s mini beanbag bookends in mismatched shapes – ideal for busting that fabric stash
LIGHT UP • Brighten your space with Sally Whiting’s bold, kitschy lampshade upcycling project
DINE IN • Combine monochrome shades and geometric shapes to make Lou Orth’s contemporary table set
Room for one more • Keep seating arrangements casual with The New Craft House’s floor cushion
LAZY BONES • Let your four-legged friend snooze the day away in Debbie Humphreys’ cosy pet bed
LAUNDRY BUDDY • Brighten up dull chores with Abby Glassenberg’s flying squirrel peg bag
EARN YOUR STRIPES • Put your sewing skills to the test with this jazzy chevron patchwork machine cover by Mandy Pellegrin
LA PATISSERIE, MAIS OUI! • Give yourself a guilt-free sugar rush with Christine Leech’s scrumptious handmade goodies
POP YOUR CORK! • Step up your sewing game and try something new with Lou Orth’s mini cork purse
Roll up! Roll up! • Grab and go with this easy-store mat by The New Craft House – for all your lounging, napping and picnicking needs
BEAUTY EDIT • Show your make-up essentials some love with Ali Burdon’s cosmetic bags
POM POM MUFF • Perk up last year’s winter coat with Chloe Hardisty’s clever jumper revamp
STYLE FLASHBACK • Add some 70s-inspired geometry to your wall with Anna Alicia’s bold felt hanging
I believe in unicorns • Make someone the coolest kid in school with H & Sammy’s magical unicorn...