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The Great British Sewing Bee 2025: Korean fashion hits the UK!
The Great British Sewing Bee 2025 is back! Discover all the latest news about the series, when it's on, and where to watch.
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How often do you need to replace your mattress? (It's more often than you think!)
Your mattress could be a silent health hazard. Here's how often you should be replacing it
Get stitching with our favourite Sewing Bee patterns
Spotted a pattern on the Great British Sewing Bee that you’d love to make? Check out our Sewing Bee patterns to have a go at making the projects at home!
DIY Wrap dress pattern: How to make a wrap dress in a day
Learn how to make a custom-fit, multi-way wrap around dress with Portia Lawrie’s DIY wrap dress pattern tutorial
Which overlocker should I buy?
Discover the best overlockers – aka serger sewing machines – plus threads and needles with our complete guide.
New & Trending
Catch up with Gathered's freshest and most popular articles and craft projects!
Granny Square Day 2025
Our favourite crochet holiday returns with Granny Square Day 2025 on 15th August!
Sara Pascoe reveals why Sewing Bee 2025 is her favourite series yet
Back for Sewing Bee 2025, Sara Pascoe gives us a sneak peek at what to expect from the new series.
WIN the yarn to knit our ‘Tintagel’ knitting pattern from The Knitter!
Enter The Knitter’s giveaway for a chance to win four skeins of hand-dyed yarn
23 cute Halloween costumes to wear this October
Explore our collection of cute Halloween costumes and dress up as something adorable this October!
Free scary Halloween printables
These free Halloween printables feature lots of spooky characters to trick or treat your loved ones as All Hallows Eve approaches.
Black cat embroidery pattern plus two more spooky designs!
This Halloween, be sure to wear your black cat embroidery with pride when you stitch our trio of magical miniatures.
Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
23 plus size Halloween costume ideas
Feel cute this October with these plus size Halloween costume ideas! From pirates to princesses, we’ve got plenty of fancy dress inspiration for you.
12 iconic pop culture and celebrity Halloween costumes for 2025
Relive the most iconic moments of 2025with these funny and unique pop culture and celebrity Halloween costumes.
10 easy and free dress patterns for beginners
Browse our range of stunning free dress patterns and refresh your wardrobe. Choose your favourite and get sewing!
Drawing
Sketch, stencil and stipple your way to perfection with handy illustrated guides and tips from expert artists
The complete guide to shading techniques
Shading is the quickest way to breathe life into your drawings. Shade like a pro with our clever tricks and techniques
Stippling art: a beginner’s step-by-step guide
Stippling art can be used to create interesting effects – and it's a lot easier than you might think! Have a go at stippling with our simple step-by-step drawing guide
Create magic with our enchanting mushroom drawing tutorial
Take your pencils with you on an autumn walk and sketch in the fresh air. Discover how to create a beautiful mushroom drawing with our simple guide
Painting
Paint like a master with detailed guides and tips on painting across mediums, brush types and techniques
Perfect your paintings with the best acrylic paint brushes
Make your art shine by choosing the best brushes for acrylic painting. Find the right paint brushes for you with our detailed guide!
9 of the best acrylic paint sets and brands
Not sure which type of acrylic paint to buy? Here’s our pick of the very best
25 watercolor techniques every painter should use
Discover how to become a brilliant painter with these creative watercolor techniques for artists of all abilities
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How to build an autumn capsule wardrobe with Gudrun Sjödén
Discover how to build a sustainable capsule wardrobe for the autumn season. We’ll show you how a few handpicked garments are all you need to create a versatile collection.
10 best Brother embroidery machines to buy in 2025
Looking to find the best Brother embroidery machine for your needs? Discover the best Brother embroidery machines for everyone from hobbyists to business owners.
40 things to make with a granny square
Not sure what to do with granny squares? Then check out our favourite granny square projects – from cosy footwear to vintage kitchen chic.
Buyers guides and craft supplies
Treat your craft room to some new kit with our expert guides and craft kit round-ups
19 of the best macrame kits
Want to start your macrame journey but not sure where to start? Here's some of the top macrame kits on the market so you can start knotting away.
Best LEGO Technic Kits in 2025
Take your love for LEGO to the next level with any of these amazing Lego Technic kits!
Get creative with 40 of the best craft kits for adults in 2025
Want to pick up a new hobby? Then read on to find an amazing selection of craft kits for adults in a range of different crafts.
Watch our video guides
Try our free tutorials to grow your skills and learn a new craft
How to embroider: A complete guide to embroidery for beginners
Discover the ultimate guide to embroidery. Find top tricks and tips on how to embroider with the experts.
30+ Free Granny Square Patterns
Whether you want to learn how to crochet a Granny Square, or something more challenging, here's our collection of free crochet Granny Square patterns!
How to crochet for beginners guide
Want to learn how to crochet for beginners? We'll take you through the basics and beyond in our learn to crochet guide!
Tried and tested: expert reviews
We test out the latest craft products for you so you can buy with confidence
DMC Eco Vita 360 Wool Thread Review
Explore DMC’s newest naturally dyed organic wool thread range – Eco Vita 360! Read on to find out how it performed in our expert review.
This tool will change the way you make knitted i-cord
How well does an i-cord machine perform against knitting them yourself? We put the Caydo electric i-cord maker to the test.
This all-in-one hand blender set is a total game changer for home cooking (and here's why)
I tested the Laura Ashley 4-in-1 hand blender set, and this versatile piece of kit is my new kitchen staple! It makes blending, whisking and chopping easier than ever.
Discover our magazines
We work with leading designers and experts to bring you the UK's favourite craft titles.
Simply Sewing Magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
Say hi to the latest issue of Love Patchwork & Quilting
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
Love Embroidery Magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.