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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SUSTAINABLE SUMMER

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Simply Sewing

PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

WIN A SEWING MACHINE • One lucky reader will win this fabulous Janome DKS30 SE sewing machine worth a whopping £599!

Made To Last • In a world where the sustainability of our clothes is becoming an increasingly urgent issue we need practical solutions

BRITTANY TEE • Launching our Capsule Wardrobe series is the easy-to-sew t-shirt with grown-on sleeves

STRAP IN • Get the measure of custom straps, bows, and ties with our guide to making these handy finishing touches.

REFASHION • Three unworn and unloved pinstripe shirts get the refashion treatment from Portia Lawrie in this playful tie front blouse

MY SEWING WORLD • For as long as Adam can remember he has sewn. He's a keen bagmaker, quilter and has a popular vlogging sewing channel

MARTHA DRESS • Sew the dress of the season! Elbow-length full sleeves and petal-shaping at front of the skirt sets this dress apart from other wrap dresses

MAKE IT MINI • Take a look at Tilly Walnes' latest Tilly and the Buttons pattern book, Mini Makes

PINUP • Bonus gift – Tilly and the Buttons Indigo Dress from new book Mini Makes

JEAN-IUS! • Harness your style and self-draft your own halter neck top from jeans, created by designer Matthew Dummigan

TAKE A BOW • Get on trend and make your own oversized hair bow. Simply Sewing's Technical Editor Sarah Taylor shows you how

QUILTED BAG • Stand out from the crowd with this gorgeous holdall, perfect for taking on a sewing retreat or nights away, designed by Maya Pereda

THE NEXT CHAPTER • With 35 years’ experience in theatre, fashion, TV, and film, John Scott shares the latest turn in his eclectic career

GET TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE • Your handy guide to sewing machines and overlockers, plus some of the most common troubleshooting fixes

YOUR MACHINE • Familiarise yourself with the basic functions of your sewing machine with this handy at-a-glance guide.

YOUR OVERLOCKER • Getting the best out of your overlocker starts with knowing the names and uses of its dials, settings and fixtures.

STATEMENT CUSHION • Add a personal touch to your home by sewing your own statement cushion from Angela Pressley's latest book

STITCH upcycle • Spruce up a baseball cap and give a cheer with this cute embroidered felt pennant embellishment! Mollie Johnson shows you how

DIVE IN • Make a splash when you sew the adorable Bertie Turtle plushie − he's a shell of a guy! 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 toy turtle and baseball cap in issue 120

PINUP • Bonus gift – download your free digital copy of Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking

DETAILED DREAMS • Vicky Lay had a clear vision for her handmade wedding dress. So she went ahead and made it happen.

THE BRITTANY TEE • The first pattern in your Simply Sewing Capsule Wardrobe is this easy-to-sew t-shirt with grown-on sleeves

INDIGO DRESS AGES 0 MONTHS - 12 YEARS • Sew this cute smock dress from Tilly and the Buttons’ brand new book Mini Makes

MARTHA WRAP DRESS • Sew this...