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

HELLO, COLOUR

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

SIMPLY SEWING

PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

The Knitty Gritty • Warm woollen garments don’t have to be hand-knitted – learn to work with sweater knit fabrics and make your own cosy creations at home

PERFECT RAGLAN • Sew The Clara Jumper – a versatile and timeless design with optional embroidery

EMBROIDERY

MY SEWING WORLD • From beaded mishaps to the Asian Sewing Academy, Neelam grew into the passionate sewist she is today

PART 1 HOW TO FIND YOUR SIZE • Don't fit standard sizes? Need to alter a garment? Senior Technical Editor Sarah Taylor gives you the long and short of it

NEXT MONTH PART 2 HOW TO USE A SEWING PATTERN

PINUP • Update your wardrobe with your bonus book Start Sewing

Colour crush • Add touches of colour to your home with these vibrant and easy-sew projects

DASHING • Spruce up your table with colours and prints thanks to Rebecca Reid's table runner design

STAY COSY • Slow down and sew a bright and colourful tea cosy designed by Rebecca Reid, and keep your precious cuppa warm for longer

SAFE MITTEN • Have fun playing with bright colours and prints to create this handy oven glove designed by Jessica Entwistle

PACK AWAY • Create practical storage boxes, designed by Linda Mafuba, with fun and bright fabrics, and slide them under your bed

THE NANCY DRESS • Sew a beautiful and versatile tiered and gathered dress – the perfect garment for sunny days, plus it has pockets!

DRESSES THROUGH The Decades • Be inspired by the dresses of the mid-twentieth century for your next sewing project

TIMELESS CHIC • Sew a wardrobe classic with Portia Lawrie's boxy jacket pattern hack sewn in stylish Atelier Brunette denim.

WARM UP • Keep little-ones warm and cosy by sewing this adorable neckwarmer designed by Maya Pereda

STITCH upcycle • Upgrade your favourite jumper or cardigan by stitching fresh and colourful flowers in soft shades designed by Mollie Johanson

SUEDE SHADE • Create a mini skirt with faux suede that will look great over tights for a winter look, thanks to Ruth Brown's easy-sew design

HANDY POUCH • Create a practical sewing pouch, designed by Adam Burch, with three pockets to keep all your sewing essentials safe and sound

JURASSIC CUDDLE • Create the friendliest of dinosaurs with this oh-so soft plush toy designed by Hannah Hathaway

PINUP • Practice toy-making skills with your bonus PDF pattern

TEMPLATES • Here are templates for the embroidery on the Clara Jumper and the Stitch cardigan in issue 144

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

DARING & VIBRANT • Michelle's bold style and love of colours reflect in her process of creating new quilts and garments

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Simply Sewing

STITCH upcycle • Fill your pockets with hand-embroidered flowers. This stitch project is an enjoyable and easy upgrade that’s sure to bring you joy!

PAPERBAG SKIRT • Get creative and sew this stunning paperbag skirt - with side split and waist tie - in your favourite print

SUN CHASER • Restyle a plain straw hat into a beach break must-have with this simple embroidered slogan...