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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50% OFF ETSY SHOP PATTERNS for every reader! • Simply Sewing readers can enjoy half price PDF patterns in our flash sale

WIN AUTUMN SEWING KITS FROM MINERVA! • Five lucky winners will receive an exclusive Minerva Sewing Kit from their growing dressmaking collection

SPARKLE & SHINE • Stand out from the crowd this festive party season with our guide to sewing and working with luxe fabrics.

THE POPPY DRESS • Nail a chic, put together look and still be comfortable too with this dreamy cocoon dress by Fiona Hesford at Sewgirl

TRACING PATTERNS • You only need a few tools and a flat surface to try out our speedy carbon paper tracing method. We promise you won't look back!

MY SEWING WORLD • Rosie is founder of Roake Studio, a womenswear brand with comfort, flexibility and sustainability at its core.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS • Bring the festive cheer with a host of charming gifts in cheery character prints

PINUP • Our Christmas Makes booklet has your festive crafting covered!

THE HANNAH BLOUSE • With a delicate neckline and two statement sleeves to choose from, this top from Atelier Jupe will never go out of style

FRENCH TERRY • Looking for the perfect fabric for the new season? In this masterclass Minerva explains everything you need to know about French terry

A CUT ABOVE • Despite being a crucial element of the construction process, pattern cutting is often a part of garment-making that many don’t think about. Pattern-cutter Carla Diogo tells us more...

DRAPE DRESS • Channel your inner glam with this luxurious self-draft dress by Linda Mafuba, a perfect make for the Christmas party season.

KITCHEN DISCO • Get ready boogie with a whisk to hand wearing this statement metallic apron by Scorpio Uzuh of Sins of Many.

TULIP SKIRT • This satin maxi by Ammara Zaman is the perfect combination of comfort and style. With no fiddly fastenings, it’s a quick sew too!

IT'S A WRAP • Sew a reversible multi-wear infinity scarf with Tendai Murairwa's beginner-friendly project.

MAKERS' SPACES • Style up your creative corner with Anna Alicia’s sewing machine cover and matching tag

CRAFTIVISM • Meet some of the makers using sewing to encourage social change, one gentle (yet powerful) stitch at a time.

STITCH upcycle • Be inspired by nature and update a plain shirt collar with symmetrical Koi fish using Mollie Johanson's easy-stitch template.

FELINE SPOOKY! • Make Halloween extra-cute with Lucy Ward's cat plushie toy, complete with witches hat and detachable cape.

TEMPLATES • Here are the full-size templates you'll need for the Halloween cat plushie toy project in issue 113

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

TAKING IT SLOW • Editor Lorna Slessor reveals the wardrobe staple that symbolises a pivotal moment in her slow living journey

CHRISTMAS MAKES

COUNTDOWN • Try out this easy-piece apartment block advent calendar, perfect to fill with sweet treats in the run-up to Christmas!

MAKE BELIEVE • Sprinkle some festive magic on your tree with this most unlikely pair of felted creatures!

COMFORT AND...