Sew it, make it, love it! The latest craft news and buys

ON THE MEND

Prolong the life of your favourite clothes with Mend It, Wear It, Love It!,

from slow fashion and sewing blogger Zoe Edwards. She covers everything from repairing seams and zips to stitching techniques, such as Japanese sashiko, and tips on how to store clothes well. £9.99, DK

LETTERS OF NOTE

Stay in touch with this beautiful letter-writing subscription from Wildflower Paper Club. Each month, you’ll receive three hand-painted greetings cards, plus stickers and a bonus item. From £12 a month, wildflowerpaperclub.com

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW…

This month, Crafter’s Companion is launching Violet Studio, a new craft, stationery and lifestyle brand. The first range, ‘The Essentials Collection’, including stickers, notebooks, wax-seal kits and card kits in vibrant colours and stylish prints, is aimed at everyone from crafting newbies to seasoned experts.

LABEL UP

We love these gorgeous, Uk-made damask labels from lockdown start-up This Is For Makers. Owner Sarah was furloughed from her job as a graphic designer last March, and set up a business combining her design experience and love for sewing, while connecting her with the making community. Her online shop offers sewing stationery, giftwrap and PDF downloads. Woven labels, £7 for 6, thisisformakers.co.uk