Simply Sewing

Simply Sewing is a practical magazine for makers who sew, or would like to start sewing. Its contemporary look and feel, fresh attitude and ideas, beautiful photography and inspiring projects will have you behind the sewing machine from the get-go! Digital editions do not include paper gifts

FRESH IDEAS WITH FABRIC

A BUSY SUMMER

CONTRIBUTORS • A huge thank you to this talented lot...

Simply Sewing

PINBOARD • IDEAS ❤ INSPIRATION ❤ ACCESSORIES ❤ WEBSITES ❤ EVENTS ❤ STUFF

COMPETITIONS

PINUP • Make The Gym Bag your next sewing conquest!

THE SOLANA DRESS SET • The dress that will tick the boxes for all those summer occasions – it's fabulously floaty and oh-so easy to wear!

FABULOUS FASTENINGS • Add the perfect finishing touch with our guide to adding buttons to your makes

OVERALL WINNER • Comfortable to wear and stylish to boot, Linda Mafuba’s patternless slouchy jumpsuit will be the outfit you reach for again and again

FRESH PICK • Give a humble jeans jacket a makeover with Jenny Billingham’s dainty pocket garden design

mindful MAKES • Slow down and embrace the process of crafting with our six mood-boosting projects

MY SEWING WORLD • By sharing her skills, Jaime Greenly aims to help people of all ages and backgrounds find the joy in making their own clothes

SLUMBER PARTY • Whip up The New Craft House's self-drafted PJ shorts for you and your mini-me

DRESSMAKING FOR DIVERSITY • Rebecca Cole, Sewing Producer on Channel 4's TV show Unique Boutique, reveals how the show empowered both herself and the participants...

PATTERN REVIEW • Each month in our pattern review column, sewists share their unique style with a gorgeous garment make!

THE ASTRID SET • A true all-rounder, this Emporia Patterns' dress/tee is a design you'll come back to again and again

MAXIMUM STYLE • Pick up a pair of jeans from the charity shop and let Portia Lawrie show you how to refashion them into a classic denim maxi

A stitch in time • Meet the three historybounding sewists who recreate stunning garments from the past to wear in everyday life

PLAYING IT COOL • Give your cut-offs an upgrade with patterned feathers stitched in festival brights by Rosee Woodland

STITCH upcycle • Bring a touch of abstract art into your kitchen with Mollie Johanson's tea towel hack using just four simple embroidery stitches!

MISCHIEF MAKER! • Spread some magic this autumn with Lucy Ward's simple-to-sew plush troll

THE GUIDE • You’ll find essential information, useful stitches and key sewing techniques on these pages.

TEMPLATES • Here are the full-size templates you'll need for the troll plushie toy project in issue 111

FRILLS AND SKILLS • Newby sewer Terri-Jane had eyes on a designer dress so she was inspired to create a dupe at a fraction of the price

THE ASTRID SET • This simple yet stylish 2-in-1 T-shirt and dress pattern is a great introduction to mastering sewing with stretch

THE GYM BAG • Give your sports kit bag a stylish upgrade with Anna Alicia’s colourful barrel carry-all

THE SOLANA DRESS SET • With three options to sew, this simple loose fitting dress will be your go-to for all your summer gatherings!