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

LAYER UP • Get snuggly with our guide to creating cosy quilted garments.

THE NOELLE DRESS • Celebrate the festive season in style with this dress that embodies the essence of Christmas with it's exquisite design

WINTER JOY • Your prep for the Christmas season starts here, with Anna Alicia's gorgeous table runner. Sew and serve up your own joyful creation

IT'S A WRAP • Weather the winter in this geometric-style wrap skirt

WAIST KNOT • Sew this pretty, versatile wrapdress designed by Elisalex Jewell that can take you through the seasons by layering it

PINUP • P-p-p-pick up your needle and sew Pippin the Penguin

THE MARA TOP • Looking for the perfect smart but casual top with elegant design for the cooler days? Look no further than The Mara Top by Anna Escher of Sew Lala

MY SEWING WORLD • Anna is founder of sewing pattern label Sew Lala who specialises in comfort, adaptability and authenticity

SCIENCE NERD TURNED LINGERIE DESIGNER • Ahead of the release of Sew Lingerie, Maddie Kulig shares how dropping out of college and a love for lace led to launch Madalynne Intimates.

Quilty PLEASURE • Designed to embrace you in warmth and comfort Freya Gilbert's jacket blends classic quilting techniques with contempory design

30 FAT QUARTER ideas • Genius gift ideas you can make using just fat quarters or your surplus stash!

NEVER FORGET • Sew this delightful elephant and create a memorable toy that can be treasured forever

BEAR HUG • Spread some Christmas magic this season with Lucy Ward's snuggly polar bear toy decked out in a festive hat and scarf.

STITCH upcycle • Transform a piece of discarded curtain into a reusable drawstring gift bag. Mollie Johanson shows us how.

TEMPLATES • Here are the full-size templates you'll need for the Polar Bear toy project in issue 114

SLOW FASHION • Lilli Hingee, unimpressed with fashion options available for larger bodies, learnt how to sew stylish outfits herself

THE MARA TOP • A comfortable, modern top that offers two different sleeve variations − boxy geometric or romantic gathers

PIPPIN PENGUIN • Stitch Lucy Ward’s cute and cuddly penguin plushie in time for Christmas with the little ones!

THE NOELLE TEA DRESS • Sew this flutter-sleeved tea dress with a delicate keyhole neckline with tie and box-pleated skirt