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

FRESH IDEAS WITH FABRIC

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

Simply Sewing

PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

LIGHT UP THE DAY WITH DAYLIGHT • Make someone’s Christmas extra special by gifting them a high-quality lamp from Daylight™ so they can carry on sewing all year round

Sew sophisticated • Get ready for glamour with our guide to creating your ultimate party outfit from luxurious jacquard

SEW CHIC • Make this elegant party dress in a luxury fabric for a classic, timeless festive outfit.

MY SEWING WORLD • Sewing isn't just a useful skill to Luke − it has opened up a whole new world of creativity in which to try new things.

QUICK GIFTS • Sew these easy-sew projects for friends and family this Christmas.

PINUP • Your bonus pattern − Erik The Gonk plushie toy

JESSE TO IMPRESS • Make this easy-to-sew boxy top with sleeves to elevate plain trousers.

STITCHING TOGETHER MY GENDER • How sewing has been another way to explore my gender and express myself through clothes.

CHECK IN • Get in the festive mood with some checkerboard Christmas-countdown sewing. Louisa Burtonshaw shows you how.

QUICK FIX • Sew this stylish cover up and throw it on for an extra chic warm layer. Kinsley Mhire shows you how.

UPCYCLE! • Scarlett Hawkes shows you how to make a tote bag out of your leftover cotton fabric scraps.

DO IT IN DENIM • Sew this delightful on-trend midi paperbag skirt in denim for a casual chic look! Designer Ruth Brown shows us how.

REVIVE & THRIVE • Discover how Goodwood Revival is helping fashion sustainability one craft at a time.

WAIST TO GO! • Add a splash of colour and drama to your outfit with this drapey tie-waist top − the perfect top layer! Design by Sarah Laws.

STITCH upcycle • Embroider these stars on a scarf − they look the same on the front and back!

TEMPLATES • Here are the full-size templates for the wool stocking and snowball game in issue 127

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

PLAYFUL PRINTS • Tony White's love of making clothes is more than honing the craft of sewing − it's a reflection of his love of vibrancy

THE CLARA DRESS • Create your own high fashion garment and sew this glamorous party dress with a choice of two lengths

THE JESSE TOP • Give your wardrobe a touch of glamour with this feminine top with sleeve ties and back opening

ERIK THE GONK • Sew this cute and cuddly Christmas companion to snuggle up with on the sofa