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

WIN EXCLUSIVE FABRIC BUNDLE • Five lucky winners can win a Minerva Exclusive Viscose Challis bundle

PINUP • Bonus gift – download your free digital copy of Ultimate Stitch Guide

NEEDLES on point • Add colourful embellishment with our guide to embroidery, featuring tips, tricks and more.

denim DESIGNS • Breath new life into a denim jacket with Cai Ni Laighin's embroidered design, encouraging us all to take a moment of mindfulness.

DOODLE IS A DODDLE • Refashion a plain shirt with a needle and stranded cotton. Lana Red shows you how to embellish in style.

PINUP • Kit the kids out in style with a comfy and cute Avery Jumpsuit

MY SEWING WORLD • After 16 years in the fashion industry, pattern designer Becky founded her very own label − Pattern Paper Scissors

HEATHER TOP • Welcome spring in with this bright and cheerful blouse with a cute peplum waist, adjustable necktie and flutter sleeves

TREAT YOURSELF! • Create the perfect look with these products, by Jess Entwhistle, made from the Farm Flowers blenders from the new Jubillee collection by Tilda

CONVERTING THE masses • Find out how her Converted Closet journey has taken Kate McGuire to the heart of fashion royalty

FUCHSIA SKIRT • Learn new techniques and improve your sewing skills when you make this bell-shaped skirt with zip

LEGS SEW! • Let designer Linda Mafuba shows you how to self-draft a pair of stunning trousers − with or without pockets − in just an afternoon

PUFFER TOTE • Sew this gorgeous puffer tote bag, perfect as a stylish and practical accessory. Sewist and designer Anna Alicia shows us how.

Sewing Bridgerton • Michelle Rowley chats with GBSB contestant Richy Wedge about the most exciting sewing social event ‘on the ton’ this year

STITCH upcycle • Transform an old apron with a reverse patch, hand embroidered by you! It's a perfect way to cover a logo or a stain. Mollie Johanson shows you how.

ANDI ALPACA • Sew this beautiful camelid soft toy, complete wth jumper and pom poms. 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, jacket and apron in issue 119

SEW EMPOWERING • Sewing clothes to fit and reflect her personality has been an integral part of Kamali’s journey to body confidence

THE FUCHSIA SKIRT • Sew this elegant just-below knee, bell-shaped skirt with pleats and zip closure at the back

AVERY JUMPSUIT • Who can resist these cute and practical jumpsuits! Sew them with an elasticated or cuff hem.

THE HEATHER TOP • Sew this smart blouse with peplum, neck tie and flutter short sleeves in a light to medium weight woven fabric