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

FRESH IDEAS WITH FABRIC

EMBRACE SPRING

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

Simply Sewing

PINBOARD • IDEAS ♡ INSPIRATION ♡ ACCESSORIES ♡ WEBSITES ♡ EVENTS ♡ STUFF

WIN A OMNIFIZZ • The perfect accompaniment to add some fizz to your me-time in the sewing room!

WIN SPRINGTIME MINI QUILT AND LIBERTY FABRIC BUNDLE • A lucky reader will win this beautiful Springtime Mini Sampler Quilt set and Liberty Tana Lawn®

OUT OF THE BLUE • Learn how to master the timeless, tough, hard-wearing fabric with our guide to all things denim.

MY SEWING WORLD • Discovering identity, body confidence, and surfacing inner love through self-made garments

THE CHLOÉ DRESS • Step into spring in this stylish easy-to-wear dress. Sew it in bright colours to welcome in the new warmer season

BABY GIFTS • Preparing for a new arrival? What better way to show you care than sewing a gift...

BABY QUILT • Make this attractive and practical cot quilt in a colour of your choice. Elli Beaven shows you how.

PILLOW TALK • Need to be hands-free? This gorgeous baby bolster cushion, designed by mum-of-three Hannah Hathaway, is ideal for newborns.

DINE OUT • Juliet Bawdenhas created these adorable animal bibs to cheer up any mealtime − they are smart enough to wear out to dinner!

BOOTIES • These handsewn baby shoes, by Alice Hedleys, will keep loose socks on − and look so cute to boot!

STAR GAZING • Soothe your little one to sleep at night with Melissa Snyder'sdusky pink nightsky felt mobile.

QUICK FIX • Transform a man’s shirt into a baby’s romper with this pattern from Linnea Larsson's new book.

THE ANÄIS TOP • Sew this lovely long-sleeved, casual top in light or medium weight fabric − with optional tassels

OH BOY! • Three male sewists taking the world by storm and showing that sewing really is for everyone

RAG-LAN TO RICHES • Create this stunning maxi from an existing item in your wardrobe. Lena King shows you how to sew your own raglan-sleeved dress

ADJUSTING LENGTH • Don't fit into the standard sizes? Need to alter a garment? Technical Editor Sarah Taylor gives you the long and short of it

VELVET POUFFE • Add a touch of luxury and elegance to your living space with Anna Alicia's pattern − comfortable to sit on or to rest your feet

PINUP • Hop to it and use a mix of prints for a unique Easter bunny!

IT'S A WRAP • Make Freya Gilbert's super comfortable and easy-to-sew wrap top in a couple of hours, perfect for throwing on with jeans or a skirt

STITCHES ON STAGE • Revival Costume Department Head at the Royal Opera House, Amanda Hall, shares what it takes to sew for the world’s most famous performances

STITCH upcycle • Stitch a happy rainbow on a pair of socks with French knots in your favourite colour Mollie Johnson shows you how

FLOWER POWER • Sew this cute flower plushie toy that doubles up as a cushion for little ones. 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 templates for the toy and rainbow socks in issue 118

RECLAIMING JOY • Obsessing over pattern matching was taking the pleasure out of sewing for Bri − until she challenged her

THE ANÄIS TOP • Get set for warmer weather and sew this...