Whether you want to mend a ripped pair of jeans, re-attach a lost button, hem too-long curtains, or try out some beginner-level embroidery projects, there’s one crucial thing you’ll need to know how ...

We've all been there, needing to whip out the sewing kit to patch up a torn sock or jumper. But before you can get stuck into the oddly satisfying task, there's that pesky little job we all dread – ...