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!
With the promise of sunny days ahead, we’re indulging in all things bright and beautiful. Our new strappy sun dress (p18) is the perfect getaway make with four neck and hemline options for you to choose from. Co-host Juliet Uzor shares her thoughts on Ankara Appreciation Week (11–18 July) with an exclusive feature (p39) and scrunchie project. If all of that wasn’t enough to boost your sewing mojo, have a look at our new Happy Home Makes booklet - packed with 10 cheery projects to sew for your living spaces. As always, do share your photos with us @SimplySewingMag, we love seeing your makes!…
VANESSA HANSEN STUDIO For Vanessa, clothing is another way to express yourself, and there’s plenty of opportunity to do that with the Lynn Pinafore included with this issue! Choose from three different styles to sew a dress or skirt that’s just you. Take a look on page 48. TENDAI MURAIRWA We’re huge fans of Tendai’s stand-out style, and we’re so excited to have an exclusive design from her this issue. Find step-by-step instructions for self-drafting a pair of wide-leg trousers on page 56, and find styling inspiration at @withtee_. ATIA AZMI In this issue’s My Sewing World column (page 64), Atia from sewing and lifestyle blog The Bright Blooms (thebrightblooms.com) tells us what she’s currently making, what her favourite patterns are and where she finds sewing inspiration. JEN HOGG Discover…
WE HAVE A WINNER Another series of The Great British Sewing Bee has finished! The talent really was incredible this year, and, as always, the sewists’ bond was so heart-warming to watch. If you’re looking to fill that gap on Wednesday evenings now, read our interviews with the judges at gathered.how/sewing-bee, and visit gathered.how/sewing-bee-episodes for challenge pattern recommendations. MADE TO MEASURE Achieve your perfect fit with Hobbycraft’s new range of made-to-measure patterns! Simply register at madetomeasure.hobbycraft.co.uk, pick your design from the 157 patterns on offer, input your measurements, download and print your pattern and get sewing! HIP, HIP... ‘Hooray’ for sunny days, birthdays, homecomings, and Fridays – from now on everything is a cause for celebration with this uplifting DIY bunting! This kit is one of 12 new sewing projects…
Pleats Pleats add volume and interest says Production Editor Emily Freer EMELIA DRESS, SEW ME SOMETHING For an easy-wear garment that stands out from your basics, the A-line Emelia Dress is a comfy and stylish choice. The tie cuffs and front and backpleat are lovely features of the otherwise simple design, and you can choose to make this with a collar if you’re after something a bit more formal. Available in UK sizes 8–26, sewmesomething.co.uk. FRIDA BLOUSE, SEW OVER IT This Frida Kahloinspired boxy design has pleats on both the front and back yoke. Make this pattern as a dress or blouse and choose from two different sleeve lengths for the changing seasons. Follow #SOIFridaBlouse for fabric and styling inspiration! Available in UK sizes 6–30, sewoverit.com. ROSE PANTS, MADE BY…
1. If you loved the patchwork jacket Pattern Challenge on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle week of the Sewing Bee, you’ll love Debbie Wainhouse’s quilted jacket. gathered.how/quilted-jacket 2. Sew your own paper-bag waist with Portia Lawrie’s stylish pair of trousers. You’ll use your existing trousers as a base for this pattern, so you’re guaranteed a good fit. gathered.how/pants-pattern 3. Portia Lawrie’s peplum top will suit your work and weekend wardrobe. This is a really simple pattern to follow and you’ll find our ideas for adapting it at gathered.how/peplum-top.…
Whether you’re looking to take a class in person or want to learn from the comfort of your home, there are so many out there. MAKE A BOMBER JACKET Learn how to make a bomber jacket with Made My Wardrobe’s online course with Domestika! Sign up at domestika.org to get a PDF pattern as well as 2.5 hours of video tutorial from Lydia Higginson. Lydia will also talk you through ways to customise your jacket, including decorative quilting and appliqué. FESTIVAL OF QUILTS 2022 18–21 AUGUST The annual four-day celebration of patchwork and quilting is returning to the NEC in Birmingham. With workshops, exhibitions and plenty of shopping stalls, it’s a chance to meet experts and fellow sewists. Enter code SIMPSEWPR22 at the checkout for £1.50 off (expires 17 August).thefestivalofquilts.co.uk…
