SEW FAR SO GOOD

From cropped cover-ups to cool culottes, embroidery is key to give your summer wardrobe an update

Ornate embellishments and loose fabrics are the must-have look as we show how to update your wardrobe one stitch at a time

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GET your sewing kit ready – summer staples are having an embroidery upgrade. Needlework is not just for grannies. Cropped cover-ups and cool culottes are making it a trend everyone can wear.

Factor in loose fabrics and ornate embellishment to make it the must-have look for hot days. CIGDEM TANRIOGLU shows how to update a wardrobe one stitch at a time.

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