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

THE PATTERN EDIT • Jumpsuits Find your perfect one-piece, says Production Editor Emily Freer

INSPIRING BOOKS

WIN A £100 VOUCHER FOR SEWDIRECT! • Enter today for your chance to win a voucher worth £100 to spend online at SewDirect

WIN EXCLUSIVE MINERVA FABRICS! • Six lucky winners will receive three metres of high-quality viscose challis fabrics

WIN A BROTHER SEWING MACHINE! • Enter now for your chance to win a Innov-is M380D sewing machine from Brother, packed with fun Disney features and worth £1,199

BOILING POINT • Cuddle up with soft, textured boiled wool using our guide to this super versatile fabric

ROXY RAGLAN COAT • Kick-start your autumn/winter sewing with this stylish seasonal staple from Carla Diogo of Set Square Patterns

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS • The most wonderful time of the year is approaching! AGF Studio’s Christmas in the City range has bright prints to decorate your home with

PINUP • Bonus gift − download the Sewing for Kids bookazine today!

KENTE CLOTH • West Africa’s alluring cloth holds many a story in its history, symbolism and the lives of the weavers who make it

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

SEWING SHAPES • Gathered sleeves and a split hem make Juliet Uzor's boxy top a stylish self-drafted wardrobe addition

MY SEWING WORLD • Alexis appreciates the slow and simple things in life, including hand sewing garments, gardening and cooking

THE GRACE DRESS • Welcome in the new season by sewing a classic faux-wrap dress in a comfortable knit fabric. This design never goes out of style!

SEW IN COLOUR: a reflection • Six years on from an initial review of the diversity in magazines, Rumana reflects on where the sewing industry is today

INSPIRING MAKERS TO FOLLOW

BRIGHTEN UP • You’ll be ready to take on any project when wearing one of Mister Larrie’s iconic craft aprons!

ALL AGLOW • Melanie Washington shows us how to make sweet hanging angels to adorn our trees with this festive season

SOFT TOUCH • Looking for the perfect party accessory? Tammy Silver’s velvet bow bag is just the thing to dress up any outfit

LAZY SUNDAY • A homemade dressing gown is the perfect gift for that person in your family who’s tricky to buy for! Draft your own with Debbie Wainhouse

STITCH upcycle • Bring the beauty of a starry night to your garments with Mollie Johanson’s decorative sleeve cuff tutorial

PINUP • Start your Christmas sewing with our Festive Gift Guide!

TEMPLATES

THE GUIDE • You’ll find essential information, useful stitches and key sewing techniques on these pages.

DRESSING HAPPY • Marica Mitchell has mastered buttonholes, and now there’s no stopping her when it comes to statement shirt dresses