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

FRESH IDEAS WITH FABRIC

PRIDE AND JOY

CONTRIBUTORS • A huge thank you to this talented lot...

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THE PATTERN EDIT

INSPIRING BOOKS

COMPETITIONS

THE BEE IS BACK • The Great British Sewing Bee returns to our screens so we caught up with the presenters and the new contestants...

THE LINEN LOWDOWN • Get to grips with everyone’s favourite summer fabric with our guide to using linen

THE LOLA DRESS • Sew a cute holiday staple with this breezy skill-boosting design from Carla Diogo of Set Square Patterns

MY SEWING WORLD • The founder of digital sewing patterns brand, Tropical Research, is also a fashion design lecturer in Thailand

PINUP • Sew The Capri Bag to take on all your summer escapades!

SEWING SPACE FOR ALL • How Shannon Flaherty is connecting the queer community one stitch at a time

ADJUSTABLE DRESS FORM • Investing in sewing room equipment can feel like a big decision. In this workshop we talk you through how to get the most out of a dress form.

ALL GENDER TUNIC • Mx Domestic's all gender tunic is a patternless make. Give it a whirl today with your choice of bold and beautiful jersey fabrics!

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

COLOUR YOUR LIFE! • Celebrate Pride and live life in technicolour with six easy-make, vibrant home accessories using Brook Gossen's Happy Days collection for Cloud9.

PRIDE & JOY • Show your support for the LGBTQIA+ community this Pride Month with an inspirational banner by Cai Ni Laighin

TALKING PIECE • Use fabric scraps to create Arounna Khounnoraj's sustainable project bag for crafting on the go this summer

MAXI SKIRT • Follow Tai Hicks' lead with the best all-rounder – a maxi skirt complete with pockets

THE CULOTTES • Breezy, loose-fit, lightweight trousers – with midi and long length options – will make your everyday wardrobe a dream to style!

ELMER • Sew Lucy Ward’s adaptation of David McKee's iconic Elmer elephant character - in all its rainbow patchwork delight!

STITCH upcycle • For a cute and colourful update, look no further than Mollie Johanson's kaleidoscope of mini chain-stitch rainbows

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 project in issue 109.

PINUP • Bonus gift – download your free Beginner's Guide to Embroidery!

QUEER SEWIST • California-based Mallory is super proud to have achieved the perfect fit with a floral, collared, button-up shirt

THE CULOTTES • Lightweight and comfy with a stylish wide-leg – these culottes and trousers are a must-make this summer

THE CAPRI BAG • For chilled beach days and sunny picnics, this design from Anna Alicia will be your go-to bag this summer

THE LOLA DRESS • A summer style so easy to wear you’ll want to make it in multiple palettes and prints