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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Shirring • Add on-trend shirring to your wardrobe, says Production Editor Emily!

MACHINE GADGETS • There’s a range of nifty tools that can make your sewing life easier, here’s our top three

CLASSES & SKILLS BOOST

INSPIRING BOOKS

JOHN SCOTT’S Sewing Bee round-up • TV sewing expert and Simply Sewing columnist John Scott shares his highlights from this year’s fantastic series of The Great British Sewing Bee

MEET SERENA! • We catch up with this year’s talented winner, 21-year-old Serena Baker

THE MAYFAIR DRESS • Meet your new favourite pattern – the comfortable, flattering and oh-so versatile Mayfair Dress from Nina Lee Patterns

BLUE SKIES • Channel clear waters, sunny skies and fields of bluebells with fresh and calming shades of blue for the Mayfair Dress

ANYTHING GOES • From work to the weekend with a change of accessories

TAKE THE PLUNGE • Creating swimwear needn’t be difficult – dive in and make a splash this summer!

PATTERN INSPIRATION • Here’s a few of our favourite swimsuit patterns

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED... • Sewing experts at The Fold Line, Kate and Rachel, share their top tips for creating your own swimwear

TIPS & TRICKS • Making your own swimwear might seem daunting at first but with a few tips and tricks it’s easy to achieve your perfect swimsuit. Follow our advice and get great results, every time

LIFE’S A BEACH • Katie Skoog’s Hello Sunshine range for Art Gallery Fabrics is the epitome of summer, and just the thing for some bright and bold beach makes!

THE LAUREN BLOUSE • A stylish blouse is a wardrobe essential, and this design from DG Patterns is a go-to for adding a touch of flair to your everyday outfit

MY SEWING WORLD • Emily has bid farewell to ready-to-wear clothes and is passionately building an almost entirely self-made wardrobe.

LONDON CALLING • From the best fabric shops to the finest sewing haunts of the city, here’s why a London tour should be penciled into your sewing schedule

SHOPPING

CRAFTING

CULTURE & HISTORY

THE ROYAL SEAM OF APPROVAL • London’s Hand & Lock and Joel & Son Fabrics: crafting powerhouses fit for a queen

EASY BREEZY • This lightweight patternless dress from Debbie Wainhouse is a summer must-make. Whip one up in a morning and enjoy the sun all afternoon!

THE SORJA SKIRT • Sew yourself a gorgeous new wrap skirt with the Sorja pattern from Named Clothing’s new capsule wardrobe book, Building the Pattern

PINUP • Find the Margot Bag pattern included with your issue!

HOME-GROWN STYLE • Meet Leigh Montague, the inspiring and passionate founder of Monty & Co who holds integrity above all else

BEAUTIFUL & BRITISHMADE • Embrace sustainable and ethical fashion with these UK-made accessories

SET-IN SLEEVES • Get to grips with set-in sleeves in this workshop where we demystify the task that can trip up even experienced sewists

TAKE A BREATH • If sewing isn’t your only relaxing hobby, sew a bag with a strap to hold your yoga mat with this design from Linda Mafuba

PINUP • Sew Cashmerette’s latest pattern, the Roseclair Dress!

PUT YOUR FEET UP • Brighten up your outdoor space with some colourful and comfy patchwork garden chair cushions from Nerrisa...