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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FEELING fancy • Add embellishment to your garments with embroidery, cross stitch, beading, and more

HAT TRICK • Pretty up an essential summer accessory with a little added raffia embroidery by Beth Jordan

LITTLE WALKERS • Discover kraft-tex, the eco-friendly alternative to leather, and sew a pair of baby shoes with Vera Therrell's how-to

THE JONI JUMPSUIT • Achieve effortless style with a timeless one-piece jumpsuit with three leg lengths to sew for every season

PINUP • Bonus gift – download your free Grow Your Own Creative Business!

MY SEWING WORLD • Professional pattern cutter, Kathryn, is on a mission to share her wizardry and elevate your sewing skills

WHIP UP SOME STYLE • Don your apron and add more tactile touches to your kitchen with textile designer Tara Reed's new Comforts of Home collection for Cloud9 Fabrics

REFASHION your FASHION • Portia Lawrie gives her advice on the best patterns to bring refashioned pieces into your wardrobe

CHECK IT OUT • Sew up Portia Lawrie's self-draft apron dress in a hero gingham print that's synonymous with those long and hazy summer days

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

THE TAMMIE TOP • Perfect for beginners, Claire-Louise Hardie’s scoop neck vest will become a summer wardrobe staple

THE PATTERN MAKERS • Meet three home sewists whose love of their craft led them to embark on a new career designing patterns...

THE CLAUDIA SKIRT • Whip up this tropical wrap skirt by Roisin McKenna – it's destined to be worn whilst you bask in the sunshine!

PLAYING IT COOL • Draft, gather and stitch the ultimate halterneck dress by Macy Knight in a beautifully fresh and mood-boosting flower print

FAIRY NICE TO MEET YOU! • Make the youngsters in your life their very own Tinker Bell with Lucy Ward's easy doll pattern

STITCH upcycle • Update a kid's dress with Mollie Johanson's cute guinea pig amongst the dandelions

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 projects in issue 110.

THIMBLE RO • Sewing enthusiast Ro's quest for the perfect formal shirt led them to self-draft a winning pattern

THE JONI JUMPSUIT • With three length variations, two sleeves and optional tie, this is the only jumpsuit pattern you’ll ever need!

THE TAMMIE TOP • This simple beginner-friendly vest pattern is a classic wardrobe staple – you’ll want to sew it more than once!

THE CLAUDIA SKIRT • This relaxed wrap skirt is easy to sew and even easier to wear! Sew in a bold print for maximum impact.