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

SEWING BEE SPECIAL

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

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PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

A NEW BEE BEGINS • The long-awaited return of The Great British Sewing Bee has finally come. We chat to judges Patrick and Esme alongside presenter Kiell Smith-Bynoe about what to expect from this year’s show

PINUP • Exclusive Great British Sewing Bee keepsake with free pattern!

HOLE-Y STITCH • Get fabulous fastenings every time with our ultimate guide to working perfect buttonholes.

LUCIA DRESS • Sew this dreamy dress with a delicate neckline, buttoned bodice and optional hem frill − perfect for all your summer occasions!

WE SEW TOO! • How Clive Bruder turned grief on its head and started a movement to encourage inclusivity of all sewists

SEW ME happy • Show your support for Pride month with positive vibes and rainbow makes

MY SEWING WORLD • Becoming a mum and seeing a wonderful keepsake quilt made out of baby clothes inspired Lauren to learn how to sew...

SELF CARE • Cosy up and slow down by embroidering a t-shirt with this colourful self-care slogan, as featured in Clare Albans' latest book

PINUP • Bonus gift – download your free digital copy of Sewing for kids

ALL TIED UP • Sew this easy-to-make stylish wrap top and elevate your wardrobe with a multi-wear garment. Portia Lawrie shows you how.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF iconic style • We delve into the history of one of the hardest working garments in a women's wardrobe.

HAVANA SKIRT • Build your capsule wardrobe with the third in the series − this adorable wrap skirt in two lengths.

BOHO VIBES • Sew the ‘70s trend with this empire-cut maxi dress with side splits by Arianna Cadwallader, made using one pattern piece.

KASEY KOALA • Sew the cuddly Kasey Koala and her adorable joey with designer-maker Lucy Ward's easy-to-follow pattern

STITCH upcycle • Stitch a stack of books to turn a plain canvas bag into a book bag! Mollie Johanson shows you how.

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

TEMPLATES • Here are the templates for the koala toy in issue 122. Find the rest of the templates for this issue at gathered.how/ss-templates

DRESS OF DREAMS • Inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee Sam Chandler created the dress of her dreams from designer deadstock

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FOREWORD BY Patrick Grant

FOREWORD BY Esme Young

Introduction

Basic sewing kit

SEWING MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES

HAND SEWING EQUIPMENT

Sizing and how to choose your pattern size

TAKING YOUR MEASUREMENTS

COMPARING YOUR MEASUREMENTS AGAINST THE PAPER PATTERN

Grading between sizes

Cargo Pants

Women's cargo pants

Fly zip

BUTTON PLACEMENT

Sewing techniques

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Class of 2024

THE LUCIA DRESS • Sew a dreamy dress with a cute sweetheart neckline and buttoned bodice, princess seams and feminine frills.

THE HAVANA SKIRT • Sew this stunning wrap skirt in two different lengths − the second pattern in your Simply Sewing Capsule Wardrobe