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!

Simply Sewing FRESH IDEAS WITH FABRIC

THE BEE IS BACK!

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

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Wide-leg trousers • Production Editor Emily is welcoming back the baggy fit!

RAINBOW CRAFTS • Rainbows bring us joy and hope. Brighten up your home with these three colourful craft kits.

ONLINE CLASSES & SKILLS BOOST • Learn a new skill from the comfort of your couch with these online workshops from some of our sewing favourites.

INSPIRING BOOKS

JOHN SCOTT’S sewing world • This month is all about embroidery and embellishments – see some of my favourites...

IT’S SEWING BEE TIME! • Things may have been a bit different on The Great British Sewing Bee set this year, but the magic of the show is still very much in place. We chat to Joe and the judges about what to expect from the new series

ALL IN THE TECHNIQUE • Patrick, Esme and Joe share the challenges they’re most looking forward to seeing on screen in the latest series – and there are some tricky ones!

BRUSH UP ON YOUR SKILLS!

PINUP • Feeling inspired? Up your dressmaking skills with our gift

THE AMELIA SET • Brighten up your wardrobe with The Amelia Set, a Simply Sewing exclusive design from Fiona Hesford that you’ll love wearing

CALL TO ARMS • Get to grips with the raglan sleeve, a staple seen in garment construction for hundreds of years

PATTERN INSPIRATION • These patterns make the most of the flattering raglan sleeve and show the many ways in which you can incorporate them into your garments

WHERE DID IT BEGIN? • The raglan sleeves we see in garment designs today have an interesting origin story!

TIPS & TRICKS • At first it might feel like fitting a raglan sleeve is going to be tricky – but with a brief understanding of garment construction, all becomes clear. Make it easy with our top tips and tricks.

MY FAVOURITE ROOM • Spruce up your sewing room with these six makes to organise your space. We colour coordinated ours using the TerraKotta range by Art Gallery Fabrics.

KIDS' DUNGAREES • These dungarees from MadeByMePatterns are a breeze to make and are bound to put a big smile on your little one’s face!

INSERTING ZIPS • Dreaded by many sewists, zips can be challenging. Here we cover this essential skill to help you improve your garments and homewares

MY SEWING WORLD • A self-imposed break from pattern shopping allowed Faith to get creative with what she already had

Keeping me inspired...

AHEAD OF THE CURVE • How Jenny Rushmore, Cashmerette CEO, went from beginner to blogger to business owner in a decade.

GET YOUR CAFFEINE FIX • Pay homage to your favourite hot beverage with this coffee plant embroidery project from Lexi Mire Brantman’s new book.

PINUP • Learn the ins and outs of your sewing machine with us!

COMFY AND CHIC • Make a super simple and stylish patternless midi dress from Portia Lawrie . Wear it loose and casual or cinched in with a waist tie belt

QUICK FIX • Sow, dig and plant in comfort with Anna Alicia’s padded kneeler made from canvas and faux leather

FINISHING TOUCH • Treat yourself to a stylish new accessory with this spacious easy-sew bucket bag from Debbie Wainhouse

COLOUR ME CLEAN • Christine Leech’s vibrant apron is a quick make that looks just as good hanging on display as it does on!

TEDDY LIVES HERE • Keep all of their favourite...