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!
Put your feet up and get stuck into our visible mending feature on page 48. If you’re feeling inspired to salvage some of your worse-for-wear garments, you’ll find a sock-mending tutorial and embroidered T-shirt upcycle inside! As well as freshening up your wardrobe with Sewgirl’s Cecily Dress and Sew House Seven’s Remy Top, give your kitchen an update with a selection of new essentials on page 28. The Wild fabric collection from Dashwood Studio we’ve used makes us excited for autumn to arrive, and the quilted jacket on page 64 is just the thing for the changing season. Happy sewing! WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYSEWING #SIMPLYSEWINGMAG facebook.com/simplysewingmagazine twitter.com/simplysewing_ pinterest.com/simplysewingmag instagram.com/simplysewingmag…
While we’re reluctant to say farewell to our sandals and sunnies, there’s something exciting about the change of season – not least the potential for some new me-mades to refresh your wardrobe! You’ll reach for this month’s versatile Cecily Dress from Sewgirl time and time again – find out how to get the most from your pattern on page 20. Plus, if it’s your home that’s in need of an update, try our kitchen makes on page 28. We’re also super-excited to bring you this month’s amazing subscriber offer – a Tailormaid dress form worth £109.99! Turn to page 14 for all the details.…
FIONA HESFORD This issue’s cover star is the Cecily Dress from Fiona Hesford of Sewgirl. As you’ll read on page 98, Fiona is a big fan of a bold print, so it only seemed right to make our Cecily Dress in wonderful Nerida Hansen fabric! Find more bright prints on page 20. SHIKIRA ALLEYNE-SAMUEL Talented Shikira of Kreative Pursuit is showing us how to transform our old tees with needle and thread this issue. Turn to page 74 for a step-by-step guide to upcycling a top with some personalised delicate embroidery. PEGGY MEAD The Remy Raglan top is going to be a big hitter in our wardrobes, and this super casual and comfy design comes from Peggy Mead of Sew House Seven. Peggy’s patterns are designed to be simple and…
REFASHIONING AT ITS BEST We’re all making efforts to be more sustainable, and as well as watching our travel, our energy use and keeping on top of recycling, we can make more eco-friendly choices when it comes to our undies. Pantee was set up in 2020 by sisters Amanda and Katie and they’re creating underwear from deadstock T-shirts. Find out more and shop the range at pantee.co.uk. ALL AFLUTTER They say good things come to those who wait, and By Hand London’s Sandeep Dress and Skirt (named after Sandeep of Sister Mintaka) has been in the works for six years! It was well worth the wait. If you’ve got an extra-special occasion on the horizon, this pattern is definitely The One! Available in UK 2–38, byhandlondon.com. CANVAS TO CLOTH W…
Blanca suddenly had a need to sew one night in her pre-teen years after seeing the Beatles premier on television. There was an unused sewing machine in the house and it was powered up in minutes. She just had to make a Beatles suit! With the help and patience of a neighbourhood dressmaker who agreed to tutor her, the suit was made in a few weeks, in a turquoise dupioni with gold buttons and grey lining. “Of course, it didn’t get worn much except to run errands with my mum, but it looked glorious in my wardrobe and I loved seeing it hanging there.” From that time on she was inspired by menswear and studied the fashion of James Bond films for style ideas. Suits, trousers, polo necks and collared…
Blazers A blazer instantly elevates any outfit, says Production Editor Emily Freer HEATHER BLAZER, FRIDAY PATTERN COMPANY For something super stylish and casual, it has to be the Heather Blazer. This modern, oversized design can be worn with just about anything. Extra points for pockets, too! Follow #heatherblazer for inspiration galore. Available in US sizes 0–32, fridaypatterncompany.com. PONA JACKET, HELEN’S CLOSET PATTERNS We love this design for its different length options. You can choose to make a cropped or longer jacket meaning you can make a Pona for all seasons. It’s designed to be worn open, too, so no fiddly closures. If you haven’t sewn outerwear before, this pattern is a great place to start. Available in US sizes 0–30, helensclosetpatterns.com. BESPOKE BLAZER, SEW TO GROW Play around with sleeve…
