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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Simply Sewing

PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

GET 30% OFF ALL DRESS PATTERNS AT SEWDIRECT • Get this exclusive offer from Sewdirect and save 30% off every dress pattern in their shop, for a limited time only!

WIN AN EXCLUSIVE BUNDLE OF SEWING PRODUCTS • Enter our competition to get the chance to win one out of three sewing bundles from Clover!

SEW UP A STORM • Stay dry in style with these essential tips for sewing your very own raincoat

THE JOSEFINA DRESS • Sew your next wardrobe essential with this shirt dress that you can wear all year-long, with or without the optional waist tie

MY SEWING WORLD • Sewist and designer, Terrance Williams, recently collaborated with Minerva to create his first ever fabric collection

TIMELESS CHRISTMAS • Get into the festive spirit and sew these six beginner-friendly heirloom projects to transform your home now, and for years to come.

Fantasy WORLD • Uniting everyone from crafters to cosplay fans of all ages, learn all about the Fantasy Forest Festival

SEW WITH THE FLOW • Create a beautifuly ruffled maxi tiered skirt, designed by Ruth Brown, perfect to wear from winter to summer!

LINEN STYLE • Follow Sarah Laws' patternless project to create a fashionable linen top with tie detail, the perfect transitional piece

PINUP • Sew the Ruby Tote and learn useful bag making skills!

TECH SAVVY • Protect your earphones and your laptop with your favourite fabrics thanks this nifty project designed by Maya Pereda

KAYLA WRAP TOP • Upgrade your wardrobe with a stylish wrap top featuring elasticated bishop sleeves

SEWING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES • Mark Davidson looks at the ways people with different disabilities can enjoy sewing and how they have learnt to adapt

Trick or treat • Transform a little one into the cutest pumpkin ahead of Halloween, with Jacqueline Ramsey's costume design

STITCH upcycle • Boo! Get your thread and needles out and embroider the sweetest little ghosts on a bag, thanks to Mollie Johanson's design

CRAFTER'S TREASURES • Sew a colourfully creative bag, designed by Stuart Hillard, and fill it with all things crafty

MOUSE ROYALTY • Sew Lucy Ward's adorable prince and sugar plum mice duo as a perfect Christmas gift.

TEMPLATES • Here are templates for the mice toys in issue 139

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

THREADED TOGETHER • Molly Green went from a small branch of her music career to a creative practice with roots of its own

KAYLA WRAP TOP • Feel stylish and confident wearing this beautiful wrap top with elegant elasticated bishop sleeves

THE RUBY TOTE • Modern, spacious, practical and stylish with French seams for a neat finish – this tote bag really has it all!

THE JOSEFINA DRESS • This all-season tie-waisted shirt dress is sure to become a staple – plus, choose between two sleeve options!