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!

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

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Linen • Our fabric of choice for the sunny season says Production Editor Emily!

EMBROIDERY KITS • For those warm summer days when you want to sew in the sunshine.

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 stretch fabric. Take a look at some of my favourite jersey makes

THE FIONA SET • The versatile Fiona Set is an exclusive Simply Sewing design from Fiona Hesford , and we know you’ll be living in it all summer!

IN THE FOLD Add volume and eye-catching detail to your garments with our guide to sewing pleats

PATTERN INSPIRATION • Here’s a few of our favourite patterns featuring pretty pleated details

TIPS & TRICKS • Pleats might look complicated, but with a little time and careful planning they can really take your garment to the next level. Here’s a few of our top tips and tricks to get sharp pleats, every time

ESPECIALLY FOR YOU • Add a handmade and eco-friendly touch to your gifts with these six projects. We used Art Gallery Fabrics’ Pollinate range for a spring feel

EMILIEN JUMPER • Add an everday lightweight layer to your summer wardrobe with the casual Emilien Jumper from I AM Patterns

MAKING IT MY WAY • With her second book just launched, we catch up with Chinelo Bally, the 2014 Sewing Bee star who’s gone on to become a bestselling author and designer

MODERN TWIST • Chinelo Bally is shaking up the classic pencil skirt in her brand-new book, Sew Chinelo

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MY SEWING WORLD • Geri is a self-taught sewist living in Israel. She’s addicted to sashiko, shibori and taking her creativity to the next level.

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BRIGHTEN UP • Add fun, colour and comfort to a sofa, bed or chair with these cord bolster cushions from Anna Alicia

PINUP • Achieve the perfect fit with our Sewing Bee Alterations Guide!

MATERIAL WORLD • From social media to virtual venues, we meet the creative fabric shop owners finding innovative ways to inspire customers online

OUR TOP TIPS & TRICKS FOR BUYING FABRIC ONLINE • Our Senior Tech Ed, Roisin, shares her advice to make sure your online fabric shopping doesn’t result in any surprises!

SUMMER NIGHTS • Grab a drapey fabric and sew yourself a lightweight cover-up for the warmer evenings with this project from Debbie Wainhouse

TOP TIPS

PINUP • Feel like royalty in the latest collection from I AM Patterns

FUNCTIONAL FASHION • Sew Debbie von Grabler-Crozier’s stylish roll-top backpack, perfect for your commute, school books or a weekend walk

GRAINLINES • The grainline plays a crucial role in cutting out your fabric and will affect the fit and hang of the finished garment

FRESH TAKE • Update an old Breton top by adding an on-trend oversized collar with this quick-sew project from Debbie Wainhouse

MAKE A CHANGE • Travel with ease and in style with this pretty and practical baby change mat from Juliet Bawden

MY LITTLE MINI-ME • Sew a sweet playtime companion with this rag doll from Lucy Ward. Get creative and sew her a whole wardrobe!

STITCH library • Stand out from the crowd with a cute and...