New Zealand-based brands are offering up the tools to construct your clothes. But how approachable is it? Photo / Sylvie Whinray Burnt out by fast fashion, Madeleine Crutchley took the sewing machine ...

The directive was clear: Find a black, A-line skirt that nips in at the waist, flares out at the hips and falls below the knee. A skirt so simple and classic it can be worn regardless of trends, that ...

Making your own clothes is a great way to show off your own personal style, and can also be great for your pounds and pennies - and the environment. And you don’t have to invest in a sewing machine ...