Making - Issue 36

This July, discover 23 pretty summer makes with our Garden Party issue.

It is officially the start of the summer party season, and we’ve got plenty of pretty projects bursting with light and colour to make sure you throw the ultimate handmade party! Invite your guests in style with hand printed invite cards, and create adorable cake and muffin boxes so that they can take a slice of the party home with them afterwards. You’ll have the best-dressed table in town with our sweet and simple chair covers that work wonders on tired patio furniture, plus greet your guests with personalised chair menu holders.

Once you’ve glammed up your furniture it’s time to glam up your wardrobe with our stunning 1970s Biba-inspired midi dress, complete with beaded cuff bracelet and chic sun hat; the perfect party attire. You can’t have a party without the all important food and drink, and we’ve got some delicious recipes for you to get making, including a grown-up take on ice lollies as well as a refreshing and delicious strawberry gin.

And once the party is over and your last guests have gone home, why not leave the tidying up until tomorrow and instead relax with a sumptuous bath infused with a pre-prepared bath melt tart and perhaps one last decadent glass of your homemade gin! Whilst you’re relaxing read about Bompas & Parr, aka The Jellymongers, to find out about their extravagant take on entertaining, as well as picking up some top tips for your next event from vintage party planner Helen Ruff.

Plus don’t miss out on 6 extra projects for you to make in our pretty Handmade Wedding supplement.