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!
Well that was another strange month, wasn’t it?! Hope you’re all staying healthy and are still able to find some comfort in the creative. In the spirit of staying connected, we’ve got a feature this month about sewing podcasts. They’re the perfect way to stay inspired and have some company at your sewing table. This issue we’re also bringing you the stylish Drape Dress. It’s modern, bold, and best of all – it has pockets! We’ve included our brand new Dressmaking Made Easy book, too. It’s the essential guide to all things sewing, from equipment and tools to your fabrics and haberdashery. Happy sewing! WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYSEWING #SIMPLYSEWINGMAG facebook.com/simplysewingmagazine twitter.com/simplysewing_ pinterest.com/simplysewingmag instagram.com/simplysewingmag…
Can you believe it's been five years since we launched? And whilst I didn't imagine we'd be celebrating our birthday via home office (read: spare room) video calls, I'm still in the mood to rejoice because I'm so proud of what we've achieved. Not just my editorial team (who are continuing to help me produce this magazine in the middle of a global crisis), but also you – our lovely readers. Your loyalty and passion for sewing is what motivates us every day. Talking of community, have you joined our Great British Sewing Bee Fans page on Facebook? You can share your makes with over 32,000 members – it's fab!…
ANNA BRUCE Anna is an experienced creative pattern cutter and production technologist who has worked across men’s tailoring, womenswear, and childrenswear. She is the founder of Madeit Patterns, which she now co-owns with Olu. Read their profile on page 62. OLU FALOLA Olu is the other half of the Madeit Patterns team, and as a graphic designer she takes care of the brand. Olu took up sewing when she decided to make all of her daughters’ clothes for a year, and she hasn’t stopped since. Find out more on page 62. ROSIE MARTIN After almost 20 years of sewing for herself, Rosie is now enjoying it more than ever. As well as designing her own prints, she’s sewing more honestly and practically than ever before. Read about her wardrobe ‘cake’…
SEWING BEE FEVER We are absolutely loving having these lovely people back on our screens (BBC One if you've missed it) – there's more sewers, challenges and drama then ever before! What more could we want, right? We're keeping up to date on all the latest episodes and Sewing Bee gossip on our social channels, join us and let us know what you think @simplysewingmag SHOP ONLINE WITH US Seen a Simply Sewing pattern you loved but missed out on the mag? Or maybe a friend loves one of your makes and is after the pattern for themselves. Did you know we have some of our favourite patterns available to download from our Etsy shop? www.simplysewingpatterns.etsy.com DRAPING 101 W Draping: The Complete Course by Karolyn Kiisel is a guide to…
Babs is the founder of Botanical Inks, a natural dye studio based in Bristol. She is originally an illustrator and abstract painter and whilst studying print and surface design, specialising in textiles, she saw first-hand the level of waste and toxicity that went hand in hand with the fashion and textile industry. This was an uncomfortable experience for Babs and it initiated self-led research into global traditional artisan crafts based around natural colours and fibres. She spent time exploring silk dyeing with homegrown madder root in Northern Thailand, woodblock printing in the deserts of Rajasthan, and yarn darning with foraged wild plants in the high Andes. In 2013 she decided to develop a catalogue of colours from organic produce she was growing for a permaculture project. The simplicity and accessibility…
PHOEBE FLOUNCE BLOUSE, PATTERN UNION We love this flounce blouse and the pattern is so versatile. Make a flounce dress or jumpsuit, or pair the blouse with the Phoebe Maxi or Pockets to give the impression of a one- piece. The blouse can also be made without the ruffles . Available in sizes 6–20 with two body lengths and cup options. www. patternunion.com.au TPC5 FRILLED HEM TOP, TREND PATTERNS This top is part of Trend Pattern's basics range, but the statement frill panels make it a real stand-out piece. Go bolder with a contrast colour or design for the frills. Made and modelled here by @susanyoungsewing. Available in sizes 6–16 from www.trendpatterns.co.uk APRIL WOVEN TOP, DG PATTERNS This gorgeous A-line sleeveless top is perfect for summer. The flounce side details…
