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!

Simply Sewing FRESH IDEAS WITH FABRIC

BRIGHT TIMES AHEAD

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

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PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

THE PATTERN EDIT

3 OF THE BEST CUDDLY TOYS • Sew a playtime companion for a little one with these sweet characters from Jo Carter

CLASSES & SKILLS BOOST

INSPIRING BOOKS

JOHN SCOTT'S sewing surgery • TV star and sewing expert John Scott has the answers to all your sewing questions in our handy column!

THE MIA DRESS • This gorgeous dress from Make with Mandi ticks all our boxes – a floaty, tiered skirt, sleeve options, flattering fitted bodice, and pockets!

15% OFF PATTERNS AT MAKE WITH MANDI!

QUILTY PLEASURES • Stack on the layers with our guide to creating cosy, practical and modern quilted garments

TIPS & TRICKS • Thinking of experimenting with quilted garments? Read these tips before getting started for advice on tools, techniques and materials

LET’S GET TO WORK • Brighten up your office essentials with Meenal Patel’s Bloom Together range for Cloud 9 Fabrics, perfect for adding some creativity to your commute

FIND YOUR FABRICS • We love a fabric with a soft hand and floaty drape. Sew a Orchidée of your own in our pick of fabrics.

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

GET THE LOOK • Fancy making your own chic dress like Marie’s? Here are some of our pattern picks...

LINDSEY SWEATSHIRT • Boost your everyday wardrobe with a classic sweatshirt from Vikisews , a cosy knit design with plenty of skills-boosting features

30% OFF PATTERNS AT VIKISEWS!

REBECCA SINGH, REBECCA SINGH DESIGNS

PRINTS CHARMING • Get to know the talented designers bringing to life the gorgeous fabrics we love to sew with

MEENAL PATEL, MEENAL PATEL STUDIO

AMELIA GRAHAM, AMELIA GRAHAM LONDON

FABULOUSFEEDSTOFOLLOW • Fill your feed with gorgeous designs from some of our favourite creatives

MASHA VOLNOVA, PIP&LO

ALL TIED UP • Looking for something different to sew?

BOTH SIDES OF THE CAMERA • Raph Dilhan, one of the sewing room’s most imaginative makers, is continuing to make waves with his striking, innovative designs...

RAPH’S TOP SEWING BEE MEMORIES • It’s hard to choose just five, but here are some that stand out for Raph...

SUSTAINABLE SCRAP TOTE • Raph Dilhan shows us how to put our well-worn denims to new use with this creative upcycle tutorial

MORE IDEAS TO TRY

TOPSTITCHING • Learn every sewist’s favourite finishing technique in this workshop. We talk you through threads, needles and swatches!

MY SEWING WORLD • Sue-Ching spent lockdown learning to navigate patterns, and now her creativity knows no bounds!

Keeping me inspired...

TIMELESS APPEAL • Portia Lawrie shows us how to make a cosy cowl neck jumper that’s quick and easy to sew and oh-so comfy to wear

MORE IDEAS TO TRY

BEACH VIBES • Channel sunny days at the seaside with these shell cushions from Anna Alicia

LOVINGLY STITCHED • Show your appreciation to someone special this Mother’s Day with Cai Ni

LITTLE DREAMER • Children can tuck in their favourite teddy at night-time with Anna Alicia’s cosy bed and bedding set

PINUP • Make matching PJs for the family or for their next...