Top sewing tip

Add a small bag of dried pulses or baking beans along with the stuffing for extra weight and stability.

Meet the designer

From making children’s toys to crafting practical homeware, craft designer Chloe Hailwood uses her years of sewing experience to create one-of-a-kind patterns. You might have spotted Chloe’s work in national magazines, such as Sew, Make & Sew T