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

Simply Sewing FRESH IDEAS WITH FABRIC

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PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

WIN A LADY VALET DRESS FORM • Enter our competition to win a Lady Valet Dressmaker’s Mannequin from Adjustoform!

PINUP • The Great British Sewing Bee: Pattern Drafting exclusive

FREE McCall's PDF PATTERN for every reader!

PINUP • Stay up to date with all the latest Great British Sewing Bee news

THE HADLEY DRESS • Show off your most vibrant fabric by sewing this romantic midi summer dress featuring a beautiful gathered skirt – and pockets!

MY SEWING WORLD • Starting from a hobby on the side of her day job, Tammy has made sewing her full-time passion and career

Dare to bare • Be brave and give bold design elements a try with our practical guide to levelling up your sewing skills

SEWING ROOM • Decorate your sewing space with four nifty projects to dress up your ironing board, sewing machine, desk and cable

BETTER IN LAYERS • Sew Portia Lawrie's floaty gathered skirt using two simple fabric rectangles to create a gently layered silhouette

PINUP • Extra gift – download your digital copy of Pattern Handbook!

Frills & friendship • Meet the Margate-based duo giving vintage bloomers a seriously frilly makeover

THE PALOMA PJS • Sew soft and comfortable pyjamas that will let you breathe during hot summer nights

STRIPE HYPE • Create a striped summer dress, designed by Ruth Brown, and enjoy playing with colours for a vibrant effect – no pattern required!

Tailoring Savile Row SUCCESS • Michelle Rowley catches up with the first tailor on Savile Row to cater exclusively for women to discover her trade secrets

STITCH upcycle • Celebrate Pride month or any other joyful occasion with a hand-stitched card, designed by Mollie Johanson

RAINBOW INSPO • Upgrade a plain tea towel with a colourful embroidered rainbow and a personalised message, designed by Hope Steward

VELVET HAVEN • Play with shapes and colours to create two unique and oh-so velvety cushions with this patternless project designed by Lou Orth

CHAMELEON CUDDLE • Play with soft fabrics and vibrant colours to create the cutest reptile by Lucy Ward

TEMPLATES • Here are templates for the chameleon toy and stitched happy card in issue 135

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

BOXY BRILLIANCE • Former teacher, baker and now sewist, Rob took a risk on an unfamiliar silhouette, starting a brand new obsession

THE HADLEY DRESS • Sew a romantic midi summer dress with a gathered skirt featuring a stylish open lower back and a keyhole opening

THE PALOMA PJS • Sew pyjamas that’ll help you comfortably fall asleep during warmer nights and will look great for lounging too

A NOTE FROM SIMPLY SEWING

INTRODUCTION

PATTERN-DRAFTING TOOLS

TAKING BODY MEASUREMENTS

SLEEVES

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