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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WIN A LUXURY FABRIC GUIDE BOOK • One lucky winner will win this beautifully presented Minerva Fabric Guide with 70 different samples

WIN A LIBERTY ROBIN CUSHION KIT • Win a Robin Cushion Kit and Festive Liberty fat quarter bundle

WALE OF A TIME • Go for texture with our guide to working with corduroy fabric – from fine needlecord to jumbo edition.

THE ROWAN PINAFORE • Sew this pretty pinafore in a choice of two lengths and two styles of pockets. It's the perfect dress to revamp your wardrobe.

MY SEWING WORLD • Matthew Dummigan hit the small screen in last year’s Great British Sewing Bee. Read what drives him on to create and sew

CREATURE comforts • Treat your best friend to some new accessories with these gorgeous pet makes

LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE • Sew up Debbie Humphreys' pet bed and gift the dog in your life something to dream about

BONE-A-FIDO • Give the dog a bone − and a very stylish repurposed one at that! Sew your pouch this denim toy, designed by Jess Enwhistle

DRESSED FUR SUCCESS • Ideal for the colder weather, these doggy coats by Debbie Humphreys are a perfect way to show off your favourtie fabrics and handiwork on a walk

SNUGGLE • Sew this gorgeous patchwork blanket and your dog will be forever cosy. Debbie Humphries shows us how

PILLOW TALK • Juliet Bawden shows you how to get creative with some appliqué on this adorable and comfortable dog cushion

SUITS YOU, SIR • Your four-legged friend will be the most dapper dog at the park in The New Craft House's smart bow tie.

THE BLOUSE • Sew this stylish top that's easy to wear − with an elegant stand collar and three-quarter length sleeves

SUSTAINABILITY ON SCREEN • Explore the eco-revolution of costumes on set and meet the pioneers championing a sustainable future

HEADSTART • Get ahead of the cold weather with this colourful hat and scarf set.

PINUP • Add high-street style to your wardrobe with your bonus pattern

SWISH WISH • Swish into 2024 in this stunning skirt with invisible zip, created by fashion designer Birgit Siani

EMBRACE COLOUR • Sew a smart but cosy fleece and inject some colour into your wardrobe with Emily Tan's colour block fleece

SEWING BACK TO HER ROOTS • Sewer, designer and author, Melissa Lowry, inspired by her culture, shares how her heritage plays such a huge part in her work and who she is.

STITCH upcycle • Wear your heart on your pocket with this sweet, embroidered coat project! Mollie Johanson shows us how.

FIRE STARTER • Feed the kids imagination and let it soar with this adorable dragon plushie. Designer 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 the plushie toy project in issue 117

SUITS YOU SIR • Gavin's passion for sewing his own shirts (25 so far!) developed into him making his own wedding suit

THE BLOUSE • This alternative option to the traditional shirt has an elegant stand collar and three-quarter length sleeves.

THE CROSSBODY BAG • Sew this deceptively...