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We’ve spotted that maxi knit dresses are trending at the moment and it got us excited about all the sweater dress sewing patterns there are out there. We’ve been inspired by this article on Stylist to hunt for indie sewing patterns to recreate this look and have included some midi, maxi and knee-length options to suit all tastes. Knit dresses deliver style and comfort in equal measures which makes them all the more appealing to us. We’ve rounded up ten lovely indie patterns that all have the chic yet cosy factor. It was actually so hard to create this shortlist,...

When the temperatures are anything besides scorching hot, dressing for the weather can be difficult. If you leave in the morning, it’ll likely be far chillier than it will be at noon. If you work in an office, you’ll need to figure out how to stay warm on your commute but not be too hot in the office. Layering clothes is a delicate dance, but we’re here to announce that we’ve officially cracked the code to nailing it. Here’s the thing: While it’s virtually impossible to mess up when layering, you can do it in a way that makes your...

The FBI is investigating a passenger accused of assaulting a flight attendant on an Orange County-bound flight during what an airline CEO described as “one of the worst displays of unruly behavior we’ve ever witnessed.” The attack on a Wednesday night American Airlines flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport forced the crew to divert to Denver International Airport, where the alleged attacker was taken off the flight and placed in custody and the flight attendant received medical attention. The incident comes as carriers have raised concerns about an uptick in violence in the air as...

Get babies thinking, moving, reading and learning with these great gifts for kids under age one. You’ll find a variety of prices and interests on our list of holiday gift ideas for babies from about 6 months up to a year.   My First Musical Walker Toy from Hape $75   BUY NOW Kids can sit to play a drum, xylophone and three spinning blocks or stand and take this musical orchestra on a stroll. It automatically plays music as kids walk (and yes, parents, you can turn off that feature whenever you like).   InnyBin from Fat Brain Toys $25   BUY NOW...

Nothing new here. With fabrics pulled almost exclusively from the archives, Victoria Beckham’s collection with THE OUTNET is a celebration of the past; of collections, designs and silhouettes made signature amid the brand’s 13-year tenure. Fashion is intrinsically unsustainable. There can be innovations, recycling programs and second-hand collectives but consumption — by way of manufacturing; by way of shipping; by way of trends — is, as a whole, unsustainable. But that’s not always the point. The nature of marketing and being marketed to means every single purchase is a choice made for you. And that’s an onerous task to demand,...