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!
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THE PATTERN EDIT • Men’s Basics Make menswear with these patterns, says Production Editor Emily Freer
HOME SWEET HOME • Add a handmade touch to your home with these three free projects
CLASSES & SKILLS BOOST
INSPIRING BOOKS
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DRESSED TO impress • Get suited and booted with our guide to working classic button-down shirts and dresses
TIPS & TRICKS • Neat buttonholes, perfect pockets and crisp collars – get ready to master a classic with our top tips and tricks for stitching your own shirts
THE LULU DRESS • The versatile Lulu Dress will be a wardrobe staple through the spring and summer! Dig out your buttonhole foot and get sewing...
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FIND YOUR FABRICS • Transform the look of this versatile pattern by making versions in lots of different fabrics!
PATTERN REVIEW • Each issue, Simply Sewing readers share their unique sewing style with a gorgeous garment make!
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SWEET DREAMS • The sustainable fabrics from Organic Textile Company are the perfect match for these makes, designed for a peaceful retreat
ONE OF A KIND • Nancy Wheeler, manager of the Organic Textile Company, tells us more about their lovely fabrics
PATSY OVERALLS • With their relaxed loose fit and call for natural fabrics, Readytosew’s Patsy Overalls epitomise casual comfort
CREATING A COMMUNITY • Disabled sewists are revolutionising representation and showing us the importance of inclusion
GUIDE TO PACING • Pacing is a huge part of my sewing practice, and often an important lifestyle change for disabled people. Pacing requires you to break your work into manageable chunks to help manage pain or fatigue
HELPFULTOOLS • These simple gadgets can make a real difference to your everyday sewing
FABULOUS FEEDS TO FOLLOW • Add these talented sewists to your feed for fabulous makes and crafty inspo
GET TO WORK • Upgrade your tech storage and keep your laptop safely stowed away in this cushioned, quilted laptop case from Mister Domestic
MY SEWING WORLD • Martha is a Scotland-based textile designer who loves hiking in the Highlands, flea markets and bubble tea
CUSTOM DESIGN • Self-draft a chic wrap skirt that will see you through all seasons with Portia Lawrie’s step-by-step guide
MORE IDEAS TO TRY
ANITA CAMISOLE • Simplicity meets style with the Anita Camisole from Tammy Handmade. Sew an effortlessly chic top with this pattern
TOOTY FRUITY • Whip up this easy-sew tote bag from Maya Pereda for a practical way of displaying your favourite fabric
A VIRTUAL CONNECTION • There are so many ways to get involved with the wonderfully warm and welcoming online sewing community
FOUR WAYS TO GET STARTED ONLINE • Free, simple and easy ways to make the most of your time spent online
FABULOUS FEEDS TO FOLLOW • Accounts to celebrate and connect with like-minded makers
FOLLOW AND ENJOY • A small sample of hashtags to add plenty of sewing goodness to your feed
SPRING BLOOMS • Use colourful felt to create a beautiful flower crown for a little one with this simple, seasonal...