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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PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

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Sets • Sew a complete outfit with these patterns says Production Editor Emily Freer

GREAT OUTDOORS • Spruce up your garden ready for a summer spent outside

CLASSES & SKILLS BOOST • Whether you’re ready to take a class in person or want to learn from the comfort of your home, there are so many out there.

INSPIRING BOOKS

THE AMENA SET • Update your wardrobe with this versatile top and dress set from Pattern Paper Scissors. Pick and choose features to suit your style!

FIND YOUR FABRICS

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

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GET THE LOOK • Fancy making your own shirt and trouser set like Raph’s? Here are our top pattern picks...

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PATTERNS FOR every body • Create garments that look and feel perfect for you with our guide to gender-neutral clothing design

TIPS & TRICKS • We met with some of our favourite designers, makers and sewing experts to gather their thoughts and advice on creating gender-neutral garments

MEET THE MAKERS • Where to find more from these designers and sewists

MY HAPPY PLACE • Brighten and tidy up your sewing space using Elizabeth Olwen’s joyful Universal Love fabrics from Cloud9 – paired with a stylish Daylight lamp

LI • Improve the accuracy and ease of your sewing with these specialist lamps from industry-leader, Daylight.

MAKING WITH PRIDE • Crafting and activism rarely cross paths, but Mister Domestic makes it look easy. He shares how he flies the flag for LGBTQIA+ rights through craft

HAND • Find a free template and tutorial for this appliqué project on Mathew’s blog

WEEKEND WARDROBE • Hannah Coyle shows you how to draft your own easy-wear T-shirt to add some casual me-made loungewear to your wardrobe

MORE IDEAS TO TRY

MY SEWING WORLD • Terrance brings his passion for sustainability, human rights and inclusion into everything he creates

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TIE THE KNOT • Neat knots and perfect points – finish off your outfit with this classic tie from Emery Smith

MORE IDEAS TO TRY

THE MAGGIE SET • Achieve the perfect fit with the extensive Maggie Set top, tunic and dress pattern from Bella Sunshine Designs.

GENDER EXPANSIVE FASHION • The sewing industry is beginning to break free of the binary and create inclusive designs for every body

WHERE TO LOOK • Looking for gender-neutral patterns? Here’s our guide to get you started

RAINBOW COASTERS • Use your scrap fabric to make vibrant patchwork coasters with this tutorial from Paula Steel.

SUMMER STAPLE • You’ll have Debbie Wainhouse’s self-drafted shorts on repeat for the summer! Comfy, cool and casual, they’re a wardrobe winner.

JOIN HANDS • Wear Cai Ni Laighin’s rainbow embroidered tote with pride all year round

PINUP • Sew a waterproof bag with The Bristol Backpack pattern

VISCOSE CHALLIS • In this intensive masterclass, Gavin Burrell dives deep into viscose challis, a much-loved fabric among modern sewists

NEW AT MINERVA • Viscose...