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

CHANGING SEASONS

CONTRIBUTORS • A huge thank you to this talented lot...

Simply Sewing

PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

PINUP • Janome Christmas Makes − your bonus booklet gift!

BREAKING A SWEAT • Master the art of sewing casual, cosy sweatshirts with our guide to working with this popular fabric

DON'T SWEAT IT! • Sew The Taylor Sweatshirt, a wardrobe staple that combines style, comfort and practicality.

MY SEWING WORLD • Lena was inspired by her mother to sew her own clothes, now she loves to promote and encourge sewing for all.

AUTUMN VIBES • Looking for an everyday look that's both stylish and comfortable? The Priya Dress is about to become your new best friend.

SEW DIVERSE • We look at the changing face of the home-sewing community and how important representation is.

Glam ROCKS • Be a trend-setter and stay ahead on the seasonal 'best dressed' leaderboard

SPA LIFE • Create your own relaxing home spa experience with this waffle cotton bath robe and slipper set designed by Debbie Wainhouse.

PINUP • Bonus gift – digital copy of Beginner's Guide to Toy Making

Happy Halloween • Wave your needle and cotton and sew a magical Halloween cape and hat with Louisa Burtonshaw's fun pattern.

IT'S IN THE BAG! • Follow Larrie King's quilting pattern to sew yourself this fun patchwork cross-body winter pouch!

A CELEBRATION OF PRINTS • Discover how our love of printed fabrics has evolved through time

STITCH upcycle • Hand-stitched sequins are an easy way to upgrade a basic top for a special occasion!

DEER SANTA... • This adorable plushie Blitzen will be top of our Christmas wishlist! Make this cute little reindeer with Lucy Ward's pattern.

TEMPLATES • Here are the full-size templates for the reindeer toy in issue 126

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

SOCIAL SEWING • Ruan discovered during lockdown that sewing doesn’t have to be a solo hobby!

THE PRIYA DRESS • Make this everyday dress in a weekend − with comfortable elasticated cuffs, v-neck and waist tie.

THE TAYLOR SWEATSHIRT • Whip up this cosy sweatshirt with three-quarter length sleeves and optional front patch pocket.

JANOME HOMESEWN • The ultimate guide to homesewn Christmas decorations

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS • Create the perfect festive set-up with these cheery decorations, by Debbie Wainhouse, made to make your living room glow with Christmas magic.

TREAT BUCKETS

FABRIC CHAINS

STOCKINGS

TREE SKIRT

PINUP • Get your gingerbread house pattern at gathered.how

LET THE FEAST BEGIN • Half the fun of Christmas dinner is setting the table! Debbie Wainhouse has created these fab patterns so your table will be the jolliest for miles around!

COASTERS

CRACKERS

NAPKINS

TABLE RUNNER

CUTLERY HOLDER

APRON

SEASON OF CRAFT • What better way to get you into the festive mood to sew your Christmas projects than this dual-purpose sewing machine cover by Debbie Wainhouse.

SEWING MACHINE COVER

TEMPLATES • Find the stocking and tree skirt templates online at gathered.how/ss-templates

PINUP • Make a decorative art hoop with Janome's...