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

JOYS OF SPRING

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PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

WIN A JANOME SEWING MACHINE! • Enter our competition to win your own JANOME 230DC sewing machine

READY, SET, SEW • Spring into action with our guide to sewing your own activewear, from leggings to swimsuits and everything in-between

THE WINNIE DRESS • Sew this easy-to-wear drop waisted, three-quarter sleeved dress – the perfect garment for spring days, plus it has pockets!

MY SEWING WORLD • From making outfits for dolls to designing and curating fabrics, Josie's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary

LINE IT UP • Sew The Mabel Top, a stylish scoop neck long-sleeved top in easy-wear stretch jersey

PART 3 HOW TO ALTER A SEWING PATTERN • Unsure how to alter a sewing pattern? Senior Technical Editor Sarah Taylor takes a deep dive and gives you her best advice

NEXT MONTH PART 4 HOW TO CHOOSE FABRIC

SPRING FLING • This bright and breezy tiered maxi skirt created by Ruth Brown will take you effortlessly through the season!

PROMOTING PLUS-SIZED PATTERNMAKING • Gabby Brown and Laila Kelleher on their new book for plus-size fashion makers

SHAPE SHIFTER • Get creative with reverse appliqué and an old sweatshirt when you sew this easy refashion sewing project designed by Portia Lawrie

TAKE A SIP • This quilted cup holder by Maya Pereda comes complete with its own detachable strap

GINGHAM LOVIN' • Get spring-ready with these five vibrant patterns to make with on-trend fabric

CHERRY POP • Add a splash of colour to any outfit with a fruit-embellished ruffle tote bag designed by Samantha Waude

PICNIC READY • Show off your skills with this wear-with-anything peplum top designed by Tammy Silver, complete with cute front ties

PRETTY & PINK • Upcycle a plain pair of pastel socks with adorable ruffles for the perfect finishing touch to an outfit with Lana Red's tutorial

BREEZY • Get ready for walks in the sunshine with surprisingly simple summer dress designed by Portia Lawrie

FULL BLOOM • Give blouses, shirts, and more an embroidered flair with this pretty floral design by Lucy Freeman

STITCH upcycle • Give your favourite crossbody bag a glow-up with these simple toadstool motifs, designed by Mollie Johanson, stitched onto the strap

PINUP • Practise your skills with Weekend Makes, your bonus gift

PINUP • Treat your space to the great ideas in Handmade Home

TIME TO RELAX • Choose colours to match your home décor and create this practical piped floor cushion, designed by The New Craft House

SPACE CADET • This stellar plushie is out of this world! Make Lucy Ward's cute toy for your own little spaceman

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

PDF PATTERN GUIDE • Using digital patterns is a quick and cost-effective option for dressmakers – here's a keepsake guide to printing them at home

TEMPLATES • Here are templates for the astronaut toy in issue 146

THE ART OF FABRIC • Beth Giovanelli channels her creativity into delicate surface patterns that she transforms into fabric prints

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