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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PINBOARD • IDEAS ♥ INSPIRATION ♥ ACCESSORIES ♥ WEBSITES ♥ FABRICS ♥ STUFF

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

THE DANA DRESS • Get summer-ready with the dress of the season! A faux wrap frock with an elasticated waist and two sleeve and length options

MY SEWING WORLD Karoline Dahrling Hughes • With creativity all around her, Karoline set out to impart her passion on others one project at a time

CHECK MATE • Sweet, stylish, and endlessly versatile, gingham brings a touch of classic charm to every make and design

THE ELLE TOP • Feel cute this summer with this fun peplum top with faux button placket and adorable tie shoulder details

PART 6 HOW TO FINISH SEAMS • Ever find yourself getting stuck? Senior Technical Editor Sarah Taylor is here to show you how to fix that

PINUP • Get the perfect fit every time with our handy guide

CUT FROM A DIFFERENT CLOTH • We chat with Sewing Bee star Kit Giroux about queer history, bold colour, and building a wardrobe from scratch

EVERYDAY COMFORT • Draft your own sofa-ready shorts with Debbie Wainhouse's easy tutorial – and there's no pattern required!

PINUP • Get ready for series 12 of The Great British Sewing Bee

BOHO LOVING • Sew this easy-to-wear summer blouse with gathered neckline, cuffs, and hem that can be worn both off and on the shoulder

PINUP • Make this reversible bag with your bonus sewing pattern

TRAVEL IN STYLE • Make Maya Pereda's practical eye mask and travel pillow, perfect for long flights to sunny destinations

SELF LOVE • Follow along with Karoline Dahrling Hughes to create your own custom-made underwear

UNDER THE SEA! • Take a trip into the deep blue with this oceon cutie designed by Lucy Ward and enjoy a cuddle from all eight of its squishy tentacles

OOH LALA! • Step into Emily in Paris style with our guide to sewing French fashion classics

SWEET TREATS • Use your embroidery skills to make Julia Staite's delicious patissery set, perfect for dinner parties!

STITCH upcycle • Decorate shorts and more with Mollie Johanson's adorable flower displays, worked using simple stitches and pretty pastel shades

TEMPLATES • Here are templates for the toy octopus in issue 149

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

MAKING THINGS LAST • What began a creative experiment quickly became part of a more thoughtful approach to Anastasia's everyday life

THE DANA DRESS • Have fun with fabric patterns when you make this faux wrap dress with elasticated waist and pockets!

THE ELLE TOP • Sew your own beautiful summer peplum top with faux button placket, cute shoulder ties, and elasticated waist

THE SHOPPER BAG • Never be caught without a shopping bag again with this cleverly foldable and reversible design