The Origami Dress and Top Pencil Skirt from smocking to shibori

from smocking to shibori

Specially designed for stretch fabrics

We take the new season's key trends and propose wearable solutions including this issue's pattern The Wrap Blouse

We profile knitwear designer Erika Knight and Tom of Holland the 'visible mender' Claire Tyler's technical column is all about adding pockets from patch and in-seam to welt pockets

the purveyors and of course how to sew with it

The Origami Dress and Top Pencil Skirt from smocking to shiboriA deceptively simple style to make and exceptionally flattering to wear. Designed to be made in stretch jersey fabrics. The asymmetric twist at the centre front, cleverly drapes and falls in soft folds, while the drop shoulder creates a subtly elegant batwing effect. Options are given for long or short sleeves or no sleeves for a capped sleeved effect