Majam Box

What's in the box: Majam does not list what goes in each subscription box, but its kits suggest one garment project with fabric, a pattern and detailed instructions supported by video tutorials.

Majam is a French brand that describes itself as a label for clothes you sew yourself. Its subscription box sits alongside a wider shop of sewing kits, paper patterns, fabric and notions. The box is pitched simply as sewing, pleasure and surprise, and the main page does not say how often it ships, what it costs or exactly what each delivery holds. The rest of the range gives a good idea of the projects to expect. One-off boxes such as the Chloé blouse and the Becky jacket start at 59,90€. The kits cover coats, dresses, blouses and knit sweaters and come with the fabric and instructions needed to finish a garment. Patterns run from size 34 to 58 and come with video tutorials, which is a real plus for newer sewists who learn better by watching. The brand says it picks fabrics that are easy to work with, and its team offers help if you get stuck. There is also a seasonal Advent calendar, a gift subscription option and a referral and loyalty scheme. The site is in French and aimed at the French market, so if you don't read French the instructions may be harder going. Despite the sewing and quilting label, this is about clothing, not quilts. Overall it looks like a well organised choice for people who want clothes they can actually wear.