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

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PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

WIN A MEGA-BUNDLE OF SIMPLY SEWING GOODIES • One lucky winner will receive this mega bundle of sewing goodies curated especially for them by the Simply Sewing team and worth a whopping £800!

HOLE IN ONE • Give your garments the ideal finishing touch with our guide to working neat buttonholes, every single time

THE SUZANNE DRESS • Add this stunning shirt dress to your Me-Made wardrobe! Sew it in a variety of lengths and fabrics for very different looks.

MY SEWING WORLD • Aaronica empowers, inspires, teaches and coaches sewists to take up space through sharing authentically with her community.

HOME made • Sew these gorgeous projects to bring some fresh, colourful cosiness to your home

GET GROUNDED • Create a cosy space in your home with this gorgeous and comfortable floor cushion with piping and handles designed by New Craft House

HOT STUFF • R&B Designs show you how to create an ironing board cover using your existing one as a template

CIRCLE OF JOY • Get to grips with self-covered buttons and use fabrics from your stash to stitch this sweet patchwork cushion. Design by Rebecca Reid

NURTURE NATURE • Jess Entwistle shows you how to sew some cute plant pot holders to bring brighten up your shelves and windowsills

SORTED • Organise and declutter your desk with Rebecca Reid's no-sew project

PINUP • Create the perfect bag to take on a trip away with your bonus pattern

Time for TWEED • Associate tweed with a twinset and pearls or a shooting rifle? It’s time to reassess an iconic luxury fabric

LEVEL UP PRE-LOVED DENIM • This refashion project by Portia Lawrie combines functional denim with traditional wool tartan; taking inspo from the late great Vivienne Westwood

OH BABY! • Sew H and Sammys self-drafted joggers and bib set for a litte one

STITCH upcycle • Embroider some sweet berries on a beret! With thick, matte cotton thread, the stitching only takes about an hour.

THE MOLLY TOP • Sew the perfect top that can take you from the snuggling on the sofa to the bustle of the shops!

MADE TO ORDER • Meet the new wave of British designers putting sustainability and slow fashion at the heart of their collections

THE RIGHT TROUSERS • Sew yourself a pair of Ardley Pants− super comfy, straight-leg trousers − as featured in Jenny Rushmore's book Sewing The Curve

TEMPER THE FRAY • Prolong your handmade garments by finishing your seams in style to stop them fraying. Technical Editor Sarah Taylor's shares 6 techniques

WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR • The sky's the limit when it comes to dreaming big when you have a bright star to cuddle up to. Lucy Ward shows you how.

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

TEMPLATES • Here are the full-size templates for some of the projects in issue 116

A FLYING START • Caroline became obsessed with sewing after she couldn’t find off-the-peg items that fitted – so she made her own

THE MOLLY TOP • This modern top with dropped shoulder, which sits lower than usual, has the option of short or long sleeves

THE BACKPACK • Sew this durable waxed canvas backpack...