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!

Simply Sewing • FRESH IDEAS WITH FABRIC

A SPRING IN MY STEP

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

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PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

RAQUEL SEYDEWITZ

THE PATTERN EDIT

EASTER MAKES • Easter’s on its way! Here’s three free crafty tutorials to make with your little ones

CLASSES & SKILLS BOOST • Whether you’re ready to take a class in person or want to learn from the comfort of your home, there are so many out there.

INSPIRING BOOKS

JOHN SCOTT’S sewing surgery • TV star and sewing expert John Scott has the answers to all your sewing questions in our handy column!

WIN A VIBRANT FABRIC BUNDLE • Welcome spring in by bringing Painterly Blooms to your home

WIN FABRIC FROM TILDA’S LATEST COLLECTION • Bring the seaside to you with the fun and fresh Cotton Beach range from Tilda

TARA TEA DRESS • Introducing Tara – a comfortable, stylish tea dress for day or night, exclusively designed for Simply Sewing by Sewgirl

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ROOM OF MY OWN • Bold colours and magical creatures make Jessica Swift’s Onward and Upward collection for Art Gallery Fabrics perfect for children’s makes

THE LAST LEG • Trousers can feel intimidating to make, but our guide will have you confidently sewing up some slacks

PATTERN INSPIRATION • Create your own stylish ensemble today with our pick of the best casual and comfy and smart and practical trouser patterns

STOCK CHECK • Fill your sewing box with these trouser-making essentials and you’ll be ready for any project

TIPS & TRICKS • Put your best foot forward and get stitching with our guide to picking, drafting and making the perfect pair of trousers

MILLER TROUSERS • We just know you’re going to love wearing these relaxed, comfortable and easy to style trousers from Paper Theory Patterns

PINUP • Share your Midnight Sun bag with us using #SimplySewingMag!

10 PATTERN PICKS FOR spring • Spring is on the horizon! Rumana Dawood shares her top ten pattern picks for getting your seasonal sewing underway

RUMANA'S TIPS

LET’S GO! • Sleepovers, swimming, school – they’ll be ready for it all with Gowri Paary’s bag

LITTLE STAR • If your little girl has a birthday coming up, sew them a dress perfect for a special occasion with this design from Melanie Washington

SPRING AWAITS • Linda Mafuba’s relaxed, elegant duster is a lightweight extra layer and the perfect way to add colour and pattern to any outfit

A CREATIVE CALLING • The founder of Made My Wardrobe, Lydia Higginson, talks quitting the high street for home-made and accidentally becoming a business owner

FIND YOUR FABRICS • A sturdy canvas, twill or denim are ideal for the Blanca. Take some inspiration from our pick of fabrics

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

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GET THE LOOK • Fancy making your own chic boiler suit like Suna’s? Here are our pattern picks...

ELASTIC DREAMS • If you’re new to drafting your own patterns, Alice Irvine’s rectangle skirt is a great place to begin – it’s comfy, stylish and easy to fit

MY SEWING WORLD • Emily Anderson is a body liberation activist and yoga teacher. She loves crochet and a matching athleisure set

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