Australian Stitches

The classic cardigan jacket may still be considered ‘ladylike’, but it certainly isn’t stodgy, staid or matronly … in fact, we see that perennial item in a fresh and sporty new light at left, when its traditional matching knee-length skirt gets switc

Modern fashion now gives you lots of choice… but even with so much ‘fashion’ out there and so many options, all choices aren’t created equal. There are certain ideas or ‘signals’ that effect the biggest changes to your wardrobe when it comes to a new

Compiled by Lynn Cook Be it long or short, the upper limbs are encased in high fashion this coming season. Look for styles that flatter your proportion, choosing sleek lines for the short, fuller arm and dramatic fullness for the long, slim arm. Adju

There are a number of ways you can use your block to create a variety of designs. As you now know the small alterations you need for your block pattern, you can apply the same changes to all of Connie’s patterns. You can also use all Connie’s Signatu

By Alison Wheeler With every element of sewing there are lots of options, with choices to be made about fabrics, notions and techniques. This certainly applies to needles and threads. Selecting the most suitable thread for a project is not just about

Compiled by Lynn Cook Before we begin dissecting the hourglass figure. You can analyse your body by using the measuring techniques and diagrams described below. While in your underwear, measure in inches across the width of your shoulders, waist and

So the white shirt is basic and boring? Not in Katherine Tilton’s hands! This multi-talented artist, educator, designer, writer and visionary has a special way of beautifully elevating those reliable staples of any woman’s wardrobe, so that they full

It’s as essential to the season as green grass, blooming flowers and bright skies … and this year’s bumper crop blooms with soft, classically pretty looks in whisper-weight fabrics and easy throw-it-on styling that are all a joy to wear. Here are thr

By Louise Sparrow Sustainability is a complex concept to understand and one that has not traditionally been linked with the fashion industry where the emphasis is on novelty and in-built obsolescence. In recent years a new wave of independent designe

The trench coat has always been the perfect transeasonal topper... but it now has new lease on life in lighter, easier fabrics and in a wider variety of guises. Whether it was cropped like a jacket, fitted into a structured dress or swept into a loos