If you’re partial to the odd bit of seamstressing when the mood hits, and you haven’t already, have a gander at Burda Style Open Source Sewing. There are heaps of free (and very cheap) patterns to download, as well as mods members have made to existing Burda patterns, like this sweet ‘Sidonie’ skirt variation. Plus there’s forums to talk sewing stuff, some how-to’s, and piccies of other people’s creations. Quite apart from anything else, it means you won’t have to battle through hordes of sticky infants, bad fabric and unhelpful sales assistants next time you want a freakin’ pattern!

Inge Jacobsen is a fine arts student who’s a bit handy with a needle and thread. Working over pictures from magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar with cross stitch and embroidery, she makes images that are both cute and warped – and make you think. Take a look at her work here.