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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Simply Sewing

PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

150 years of Liberty • With a century-and-a-half of fashion innovation behind it, Liberty marks a landmark moment with the Retold fabric collection

THE ROSETTA DRESS • Sew a stylish, easy-fit dress with a simple structure featuring a princess bodice and two sleeve lengths to choose from

WIN 3 METERS OF LUXURY FABRIC AND AN ICONIC SEWING BOX • One lucky reader will get the chance to win 3m of luxury fabric and a nifty sewing box, from Liberty Fabrics!

MY SEWING WORLD • A sewing journey starting in 2020 that developed into a deep love for historical garments and improved self-confidence.

ON YOUR MARKS • Take your workout to the next level with comfortable, durable, handmade activewear

READY, SET, GO! • Feel good and motivated for your next workout with these stretchy leggings and vest top by Debbie Wainhouse

PINUP • Extra gift – download your digital copy of Happy Home Makes!

COUNTRY KIDS • Sew a practical garment that your little one will love to wear with The Heyday Dungarees

Making Waves • Sarah Gledson of Waves & Wild, transformed a nap time sewing hobby into a pattern company

GARDEN party • Sew practical and oh-so cute projects to add some fun to your gardening

PLANT PRO • Keep your tools safe and your clothes clean with a practical bag and handy apron, designed by Jessica Entwistle

CUSHY KNEE • Knee-dless to say, Anna Alicia's kneeling mat is both pretty and practical − it would make a great gift for a keen gardener.

COVER UP • Hide plastic pots and keep your kitchen stylish with these herb pot covers designed by Anna Alicia

LABEL IT • What better way to remember which herb is which with nifty embroidered sticks designed by Mollie Johanson

SMOCK FROCK • Sew a playful smock dress with a button-down twist designed to be comfortably worn all summer long. Ruth Brown shows you how

MAGIC COSMETIC • Combine your passion with practicality by sewing Louisa Burtonshaw's nifty patchwork make-up bag to store all your essentials

PAW-SOME COLLAR • Use up fabric scraps to dress up your pooch with Angela Pressley's colourful bandana and bow tie set

POTTED BUDDY • Plant lovers, this one's for you! Sew the cuddliest plant pot designed by Lucy Ward

PINUP • Learn to sew the cutest bunny toy with your bonus pattern

STITCH upcycle • Give your favourite bag a spring refresh with Mollie Johanson's stitched and quilted bag charm

TEMPLATES • Here are templates for the plant pot toy and stitched bag charm in issue 132

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

VINTAGE STITCH • Vintage inspiration to handmade glamour, Luka found her voice and confidence through sewing

THE ROSETTA DRESS • Sew an easy-fit dress with a simple structure featuring a princess bodice and two sleeve lengths to choose from

HEYDAY DUNGAREES • Get your little-one countryside ready in the most stylish way with these practical dungarees

FLORENCE BUNNY • Dig up cotton fabric from your stash to sew the cutest and most stylish bunny toy for yourself or a little one!