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! Digital editions do not include paper gifts

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PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

THE PATTERN EDIT

INSPIRING BOOKS

WIN Simplicity PRIZES! • Boost your sewing supplies with this incredible £250 prize bundle!

WIN AN OLIVIA FROM adjustoform • Adjustoform are offering one lucky winner the chance to receive this professional dress form worth £225

WIN MADEIRA THREAD • Win a keepsake treasure chest of rainbow threads worth £145 from Madeira

WIN THE NEW SEWING BEE BOOK • Take your sewing skills to the next level with the latest Great British Sewing Bee book

50% OFF ETSY SHOP PATTERNS for every reader! • Simply Sewing readers can enjoy half price digital patterns in our spring sale

PINUP • Learn to sew your own wardrobe with our Pattern Handbook!

FASTENINGS • Mastering fastenings can make an ordinary garment something unique – see how in this extract from new book, The GBSB The Skills

BEHIND THE SEAMS • In her debut memoir, Great British Sewing Bee judge Esme Young shares her life in creativity, friendship and adventure – from sewing enthusiast to costume expert.

OH SEW Vintage! • Three home sewists who were inspired by past eras to make their own impressive wardrobes.

PINUP • Bonus gift – download your free Mollie Makes Sewing magazine!

THE TARA SET • Make With Mandi has your summer outfits sorted with this effortless top and dress pattern!

MEET MAKE WITH MANDI • This month, we're chatting to powerhouse Mandi Bharij of Make With Mandi, about how her upbringing has shaped her talents

DON’T BE A DRIP • Stay warm and dry year-round with our guide to working with waterproof fabrics!

FESTIVAL fun • Make your summer fun shower-proof with Juliet Uzor's light and bright hooded rain poncho

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

NEW ARRIVAL • Welcome a little one to the world using fresh and fun prints from the Gayle Loraine collection by Elizabeth Chappell for Art Gallery Fabrics

BLOOM BOOST • Make Zaji-Kali Boyer's layered wrap skirt tied with a stylish bow, just perfect for picnics in the park

MY SEWING WORLD • Shontae took to sewing to combat the stress of her medical career, little did she know how much it would change her life

SPRING HAS SPRUNG • Sew Lucy Woodrow’s pocket-sized heirloom bunny, little ones will love the sweet style and varied textures

THE SMOCK TOP • Give your wardrobe a boost with an everyday smock top that you can style all year-round. You can’t beat a classic!

PICNIC PERFECT • Mini backpacks are everywhere – make your own with Maya Pereda's patternless how-to

STITCH upcycle • This hand-embroidered drawstring adds a pretty detail to pyjama bottoms – and it looks the same on both sides, too! Mollie Johanson shows us how

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

TEMPLATES • Here are the full-size templates you'll need for the toy and baby makes projects in issue 108.

FEEL GOOD VIBES • After falling in love with sewing during lockdown, Imogen went on to sew their own showstopping wedding outfit

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