The Origami Dress and Top Pencil Skirt Choose between a wider pussy-bow

Choose between a wider pussy-bow style tie or the narrower neat tie

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

or the simpler boxy shape

pleat front detail

the purveyors and of course how to sew with it

The Origami Dress and Top Pencil Skirt Choose between a wider pussy-bowA 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