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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PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

WIN A JANOME COVERSTITCH MACHINE WORTH £999! • One lucky reader will get the chance to win the Janome CoverPro 3000!

THEY'RE BACK! • Our favourite judges from our favourite TV show have officially returned! We chatted to Patrick Grant and Esme Young to get the lowdown on season 11 of The Great British Sewing Bee

THE MORGAN DRESS • Sew a beautiful and versatile dress that ticks all the boxes for both comfort and style thanks to its gathered waist and nifty pockets!

MY SEWING WORLD • Writer and costume maker, Holly (‘Olly), encountered the world of cosplay which set them on a lifelong love for sewing

Lean ınto linen • Get the hold of this soft, drapey fabric with our guide on how to work with lovely linen

LINEN LOVE • Sew gender-neutral lightweight linen trousers, designed by Portia Lawrie, perfect to wear in the summer, at home or on holiday!

LIGHT & BRIGHT • Combat the summer heat with The Esther Camisole – a drapey top for everyday wear

SUNNY QUILT • Create the perfect vibe this season with this Sarah Ashford's beginner-friendly picnic quilt

SUMMER FLORALS • Create a light and airy jacket with your favourite colourful fabric print with Tammy Johal's summery pattern

FABRIC FLORALS • Learn how to sew these exclusive fabric flowers from Simplicity, perfect for adding a delicate flourish to your favourite garments

TIME SAVING SEWING HACKS • Michelle Rowley shares her top ten time-saving tips she wishes she’d learnt sooner

PINUP • Sew the exclusive Sasha Hat pattern by Jessica Entwistle

FLOWER POWER • Add some floral frills and embroidery to a pair of jeans or shorts with this easy refashion sewing project designed by Paige Joanna

STROOPWAFEL • Transport yourself to Amsterdam and make this adorable waffle-shaped pouch, designed by Maya Pereda, to store all your essentials

STITCH upcycle • Make an old pair of shoes shine again with the most adorable bumblebee embroidery designed by Mollie Johanson

CUTE AS A BUTTON • This button-down, medium length skirt by Ruth Brown is ideal to wear all year-long

LENS LOUNGE • Use sunny prints and have fun embroidering heart-shaped glasses on this sunglasses case

PINUP • Extra gift – download your digital copy of Sewing for Kids!

FIRE AND GLITTER • Sew yourself the cutest pet dragon designed by Lucy Ward, and get to use your fluffiest fabric in adorable pastel colours

TEMPLATES • Here are templates for the dragon toy and stitched bee shoes in issue 137

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

SEWING WITH STYLE • Sewing is more than just a hobby for Angie – it's a way to take control of her wardrobe and embrace her body shape

THE MORGAN DRESS • This versatile piece is great to wear up or down, plus its gathered waist gives it shaping – and it has pockets!

THE ESTHER CAMISOLE • Add this beautiful top to your capsule wardrobe, and use your favourite print to give it a summery feel

THE SASHA HAT • Sew you and a pal bucket hats in two different sizes to shade from the sun whilst staying bang on trend