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!
We’ve saved some extra-special patterns for our final issue of 2021 – the classic jersey dress with a twist from Tilly and the Buttons, a gorgeous versatile blouse from Michelle Sews, and an everyday slouchy tote bag from Debbie Wainhouse that’s a nice quick sew in between festivities. With the new year just around the corner, we’ve also put together some ideas for sewing resolutions and spoken to some of our favourite sewists to hear what their plans are for 2022. Be sure to share your resolutions with us using #SimplySewingMag. And finally, we wish you, our lovely readers, a very happy holiday! WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYSEWING #SIMPLYSEWINGMAG facebook.com/simplysewingmagazine twitter.com/simplysewing_ pinterest.com/simplysewingmag instagram.com/simplysewingmag…
Welcome to our final issue of 2021, and my last on the magazine! I’ve had a wonderful year at Simply Sewing and have been bowled over by the creativity and sewing skills of both our talented contributors and you, our wonderful readers. I’m thrilled to be handing back over to Charlie, and know I’ll definitely keep in touch with the amazing sewing community that’s so inspired me this year. I sign off wishing you neat stitches and easy pattern matching for the year ahead, and don’t forget to share your 2022 sewing journey with us using #simplysewingmag.…
TILLY AND THE BUTTONS Tilly and the Buttons’ patterns are well-known and loved for being a joy to sew and wear, and the Zadie Dress featured in this issue is no exception! Find colourblocking and fabric inspiration by searching #ZadieDress on Instagram. MICHELLE SEWS We’re so excited to be working with Michelle Sews this month. Michelle designs timeless casual basics, and we just know we’ll be getting tons of wear out of our Tia Blouses. Michelle’s also sharing her favourite make with us – find it on page 98. REBECCA GRIMBLEBY Sewing Bee 2021 finalist Rebecca is our columnist this month and she tells us all about her journey to the sewing room, what she’s been up to since the series ended and where she finds inspiration for her designs.…
FEEL-GOOD FASHION Nothing makes us happier than discovering brands that are the epitome of joy, and Love Your Look (loveurlook.co.uk) is exactly that! Ronke combines her love for vintage with her passion for female empowerment and inclusivity to create fun, colourful, comfortable, ethical clothing that embraces your body and has you feeling your very best. CLASSIC WITH A TWIST Sew a stand-out shirt or dress with the I Am Barbara pattern from I Am Patterns and Barbara of @bee_made. Choose from a variety of flounce options to fill your wardrobe with modern statement garments. Find the pattern and a handy sew-along at iampatterns.fr. MAKE A STATEMENT This enamel scissors pin from New York-based illustrator Justine Gilbuena speaks to us! It reads ‘Fabric only, you’ve been warned’, and we think it’s…
Pinafores Layer up this winter with a pinafore dress says Production Editor Emily Freer THE GEORGIE PINAFORE, JENNIFER LAUREN HANDMADE Make Georgie in wool, denim or cord for a chilly season staple. Features include an exposed front zip and patch pockets, as well as princess seams for a flattering, comfortable fit. Available in US sizes 6–34 and cup sizes A–F, jenniferlauren handmade.store . MILDRED PINAFORE DRESS, SEWGIRL Mildred is your classic pinafore dress. Complete with button straps, a large front pocket and a lovely A-line shape, this dress goes with anything and everything! You can find a helpful sew-along tutorial on the Sewgirl blog, too. Available in UK sizes 8–22 and can be made in two lengths, sewgirlintheUK.etsy.com. APRON DRESS, THE ASSEMBLY LINE With crossover straps and large front pockets, this…
1. Sew your own hot water bottle cover with this project from Samantha Stas – complete with an appliqué hibernating bear we can all relate to! gathered.how/hot-water-bottle 2. Layer up with a comfortable and stylish hoodie. This pattern from Claire-Louise Hardie will be a wardrobe staple through the next few months. gathered.how/hoodie-pattern 3. If you’re out on a dog walk on a frosty morning, these little heat packs from Leanne Garrity are a life saver! And even better, they’re the perfect use of your scrap fabrics. gathered.how/pocket-warmers…
