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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PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

VICKI HERRON

THE PATTERN EDIT

SEWING HAND CARE TIPS

3 OF THE BEST DECK THE HALLS • Three free festive projects to get your Christmas making underway...

CLASSES & SKILLS BOOST • Upcoming crafty events and workshops to treat yourself to.

INSPIRING BOOKS

JOHN SCOTT’S sewing surgery • TV star and sewing expert John Scott has the answers to all your sewing questions in our new column!

THE FLORENCE DRESS • Contemporary, romantic, feminine, versatile – Sew Over It’s Florence Dress from has it all. Get into party season with a stunning new maxi

WARM GLOW • We love this dress made up with a ditsy print, or something with a subtle shimmer for a special occasion

STRIKE A CORD • Create gorgeous, bold garments with our guide to working with corduroy

MERRY AND BRIGHT • Add a handmade touch to your home this Christmas with decorations made in Ali Brookes’ Forest Friends collection for Dashwood Studio

FIND YOUR FABRICS • Sew your jacket in soft, pretty cottons for a statement make that everyone’s bound to admire!

PATTERN REVIEW • Each month in our new column, readers share their unique sewing style with a gorgeous garment make!

GET THE LOOK • Fancy making a cosy jacket for winter after being inspired by Sandeep’s make? Try these for size...

THE IRIS TOP • Sew a versatile blouse from Emporia Patterns. With plenty of fabric and design choices, no two Iris Tops will ever be the same!

SUNSET SHADES • Choose a bold colour or print to complement the statement sleeves on your Iris Top

MY SEWING WORLD • Donny is a Wisconsin-based microbiologist who’s sewing a wardrobe filled with fun texture and silhouettes

Keeping me inspired...

HEAVENLY HEMS • Hemming isn’t just one skill to add to your repertoire – there are so many ways to finish your garments! Here are five to try

10 PATTERN PICKS FOR winter • It’s time to incorporate some winter makes into your sewing! Juliet Uzor shares her top pattern picks for the season ahead

JULIET’S FABRIC TIPS • Bear Juliet’s top five tips in mind when working with chunky, thick fabrics for your cosy winter makes

INSTANTLY CHIC • Dress up any outfit and make it party ready with this floaty patternless jacket from Debbie Wainhouse in gorgeous Atelier Brunette fabric

CREATING CHANGE • Meet the fabric store owners putting sustainability at the heart of their businesses and helping us make positive changes to our sewing

ECO-FRIENDLY BRANDS & STOCKISTS • You don’t need to compromise on choice when looking for planet-friendly fabrics

BACK TO THE SOURCE • Here’s some things to consider and look out for when you’re trying to shop sustainably

FULL CIRCLE • Update your new season wardrobe with this patternless circle skirt from Juliet Uzor in beautiful Ankara fabric from Dovetailed London

PINUP • Share your Christmas Mouse with us using #SimplySewingMag!

FESTIVE FUN! • Use a few fat quarters to make these stocking fillers by Debbie Wainhouse

SEASONAL SHIMMER • Add some glamour to your Christmas wardrobe with this metallic ruffle clutch bag from Debbie Wainhouse

LOUNGING ABOUT • Add a touch of luxe to your living room with these...