Innehållsförteckning för Issue 110 från Simply Sewing

In our biggest issue ever, we’re thrilled to bring you a whopping 25 projects to make this month (almost your own Sewing Bee!) including a collection of kitsch kitchen makes using Tara Reed’s new fabrics for Cloud9 – see below, swoon! – and a self-draft gingham wrap dress by Portia Lawrie. Whether you’re home or away, we have some excellent additions to your wardrobe – from an embroidered sun hat to a Macy Camile halterneck sundress to our four printed pattern gifts: the Joni Jumpsuit, Claudia Skirt, Tammie Top AND bonus backpack. That’s your capsule look right there! WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYSEWING #SIMPLYSEWINGMAG facebook.com/simplysewingmagazine twitter.com/simplysewing_ pinterest.com/simplysewingmag instagram.com/simplysewingmag…

THE SEWING BEE BUZZ! If you're anything like us, Wednesday nights are firmly in the calendar as 'Bee-time'! We were sceptical about how season nine of The Great British Sewing Bee could top season eight, but, as ever, Esme, Patrick and Sara haven't let us down. The final's set to air on 26th July (sob!) and we've heard some whispers about those final garments… You won't want to miss it. For more Bee buzz, follow the latest at gathered.how/sewing-bee and join the chat on our 'Great British Sewing Bee Fans' group on Facebook. OWN POCKET Oh, how we love that instant confidence we get when we wear a dress with pockets! The Austin dress from the Grainline Studio fits the bill. It's semi-fitted and can be sewn mid or knee…

WIN A BUNDLE OF CLOVER SEWING TOOLS! Three lucky readers have the chance to win a bumper haul of essential tools from craft experts, Clover! Our friends at Clover offer a super-useful range of sewing tools and are giving away three handy bundles worth over £95. Each prize will include the following must-haves: one Hot Hemmer Square (worth £23.78) and one large Hot Ruler (worth £35.95), made from nylon fibre board which holds position as you fold and press seams and hems in one action, giving sharp crease lines and total accuracy; and one Hold It Precision Stiletto (worth £12), a tool with a very fine, angled point at one end and a soft, grippy tip at the other for maximum flexibility when pushing out points, curves and corners. Plus,…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Kraft-tex Basics or Vintage in natural: 4x8in (see notes)■ Main fabric: 100% cotton print, ¼ yard■ Lining fabric: 100% cotton coordinating solid, ¼ yard■ Elastic: ¼ yard x ¼in wide■ Coordinating thread NOTES ■ Seam allowance is ¼in■ Buying prewashed kraft-tex, or prewashing it yourself, is helpful for this project.■ Note that you need only ⅓ yard for 9–12 month size■ Download the templates from gathered.how/ss-templates FINISHED SIZE ■ 4⅜in long × 2 ¼in wide Adorable and practical, these newborn to 12-month-size baby shoes make a great gift for new parents. Kraft-tex details provide extra support for little toes. For older babies who crawl or walk, simply enlarge the pattern and add a nonslip sole instead of quilting cotton. CUTTING OUT Step one Prewash all fabric…

DRAFT YOUR OWN! YOU WILL NEED ■ 3m of Atelier Brunette Gingham Double Gauze in Chestnut from atelierbrunette.com■ Back pattern piece to use as a template*■ 1.5cm wide strips of iron-on interfacing NOTES ■ *Use any basic bodice pattern from a regular (but not loose) fit top or dress that fits you. You only need the back pattern piece and the top section of it (above the waist) as a rough guide/template. CUTTING OUT Step one Using your template, cut two identical bodice sections on the centre fold (CF), where the side seam extends outward and the armhole curve is trued to meet the newly extended side seam. (Note: this makes for a slightly shallower armhole curve as pictured). 01 Step two I’ve extended the side seam by about 8.5cm…

Many of us have enjoyed being part of the sewing community online. Social media has connected like-minded crafters across the globe and allowed us to both be inspired and learn from people we might never have come across without it. Recently, one skill seems to be growing in popularity with home sewers – designing your own sewing patterns. Holly Dennett (@holly_dennett) was one such sewer. Having studied a fashion degree, including learning all about pattern cutting and designing, she began sharing her makes on her social media. “I graduated from my fashion degree in spring 2020. Due to lockdowns, there weren’t many jobs within the fashion industry, and I had to shield from Covid which made it even harder to find a job, so I turned to social media,” she…

SIZES 6-24 US 4-22 EUR 34-52 SKIRT PACK INCLUDES ■ Pattern sheet■ Instruction sheet YOU WILL NEED Fabric: ■ Sizes 6–16: 2mx115cm Sizes 18–24: 2.6mx115cm Sizes 6–16: 2mx140cm Sizes 18–24: 2.3mx140cm ■ Lightweight woven interfacing: 20x90cm■ Button: 2cm diameter■ Matching thread■ Basic sewing kit NOTES ■ Seam allowance is 1.5cm unless otherwise stated RECOMMENDED FABRICS ■ Light-to medium-weight fabrics with good drape such as cotton, linen, rayon, denim, chambray, viscose, or broderie anglasie. BODY MEASUREMENTS WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYSEWING © Printed in the UK for Simply Sewing. Design by Roisin McKenna. Supplied by Our Media Ltd (an Immediate Group Company), Bristol, BS1 4ST. For individual, private use only and not for commercial or manufacturing purposes. Not for resale. CUTTING LAYOUTS KEY - CUTTING LAYOUTS WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYSEWING © Printed in the UK for Simply Sewing.…

As I type this letter, we've been enjoying lots of sunshine here in the UK. Whilst it's been glorious (pass the Aperol Spritz!), I've been struggling to stay cool on the move. My go-to in this weather (with as many freckles as I have) is a wide-brim hat like the one on page 23 so I'll be adding some raffia embroidery to mine next! I've got heaps of midi-length dresses in my wardrobe too, so I can't wait to try my hand at the self-draft apron dress on page 52. Just my style! Now the summer's here, weekends are full of picnic and park dates – it'll be nice to pack a few new lunch bags (p36) full of treats next time. Maybe I'll make my friends some too...…

Swimwear Hit the beach in style with Production Editor Jessie's must-makes CLAUDIA BIKINIS Whip up a bikini set for you and your mini me with this highly adaptable pattern. With a choice of a round, square or surplice neckline, and a range of leg and waist options, this set is fully customisable to each and every taste. The pattern can even be used to make comfy underwear, too! Available in children's sizes age 2-13 and US sizes XS-2X. jalie.com. SEABRIGHT SWIMMER This one-piece swimsuit can be made with sleeves for added sun protection and to stay warmer in the water. Featuring a plunging neckline and gathering at the shoulder and waist, the pattern also includes a tutorial for a lace-up neckline. Available in sizes XS–4X. fridaypatterncompany.com. PILATUS SWIMSUIT This bow-front…

124 BOLIVIAN MILKMAID’S JACKET This cropped jacket from Folkwear is inspired by historical Bolivian dress and Spanish Conquistador styles. It’s designed to be cut from brightly coloured velvet and trimmed with crystal beading, stitching, and narrow braid, with close fitting lines and full sleeves. folkwear.com PATTERN INSPIRATION Make a statement with our pick of the best patterns that feature embellished details. 1 S8418 BOMBER JACKET This pattern from Simplicity creates a lined bomber jacket with raglan sleeves and a classic elasticated cuff, collar, and waistline. Style it in a variety of ways using fabrics such as brocade, denim, silk, leather, or wool, then personalise it with iron-on patches or embroidery to elevate the look. sewdirect.com 2 PATTERN UNION EDITH SMOCK You can make this beautiful zero-waste smock from Pattern Union…

PSST: Turn the page for fabric and styling inspiration. Share your Joni Jumpsuit with us using #SimplySewingMag. This issue's cover star is an easy-to-wear jumpsuit that will see you through the seasons. With three hem length options, you can sew a playsuit to keep you cool during these hazy summer days, then make a capri or a full-length jumpsuit to wear as the weather begins to cool. We love the sophisticated tie waist but it's entirely optional if you're craving a more casual vibe. Speaking of which, our fabric picks over the page are just perfect for creating a coastal-cool style that never goes out of fashion in summertime. YOU WILL NEED Main fabric: ■ Sizes 6-14: 3.4mx150cm for the full length (C) and capri (B) or 2.3mx150cm for the…

HOME MAKEOVER JESS ENTWISTLE Visit our website www.gathered.how for more patterns by this designer LUNCH BAG YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A: 75x50cm – Outer■ Fabric B: 75x50cm– Lining■ Vlieseline Thermolam: 75x50cm■ Hook and Loop tape, 18mm wide: 15cm■ Matching sewing thread■ Erasable fabric marker■ Basic sewing kit FABRICS USED ■ The fabrics used are from the Comforts of Home collection by Tara Reed for Cloud9 Fabrics. For stockists visit: cloud9fabrics.com■ 227221 Parakeets■ 227223 Canning■ Vlieseline products supplied by vlieseline.com NOTES ■ Use a 1cm seam allowance.■ Use a walking foot if you have one. CUTTING OUT Step one From Fabric A cut: Outer: two 35x42cm Step two From Fabric B cut:Lining: two 35x42cm Step three From the Thermolam cut:Thermolam: two 35x42cm PREPARING THE OUTER SECTIONS Step one Cut out…

Name: Juliet Uzor Instagram handle: @julietuzor_ Pattern: Odette by Veronica Tucker the Label Fabric: Atelier Brunette Candy Rock Viscose Modal fabric in Tender Toffee Fabric stockist: Minerva.com Selecting a dress sewing pattern can be an uphill task considering the incredible range of sewing patterns now available to sewists. However, picking the Odette pattern felt effortless because of its versatility. I had my eyes on the pattern right from the moment Veronica Tucker, a Melbourne-based pattern designer, announced its release date on her Instagram page. THE PATTERN Veronica Tucker’s sewing patterns appeal to my current style and the Odette is no exception. Her sewing patterns are full of details to sharpen the skills of already seasoned sewists or provide new sewists with some much-needed challenge to level up their…

This simple and elegant wrap skirt offers comfort and style in equal measure. The feminine floaty style is most suited to lightweight fabrics, such as breathable linen and cotton, making this skirt a foolproof wardrobe addition that will keep you cool throughout the hottest of summer days. And not only is it easy to wear, the beginner-friendly pattern will be a breeze to make as well! PACK INCLUDES ■ Pattern sheet■ Instruction sheet YOU WILL NEED Fabric: ■ Sizes 6–16: 2mx115cm Sizes 18–24: 2.6mx115cm Sizes 6–16: 2mx140cm Sizes 18–24: 2.3mx140cm■ Lightweight woven interfacing: 20x90cm■ Button: 2cm diameter■ Matching thread■ Basic sewing kit NOTES ■ Seam allowance is 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. RECOMMENDED FABRICS ■ Light- to medium-weight fabrics with good drape such as cotton, linen, rayon, denim, chambray, viscose, or…

No15 LAZY DAISY DANDELIONS YOU WILL NEED ■ A dress that fits your child■ Stranded cotton (see notes)■ Sticky-backed water-soluble stabilizer■ Embroidery hoop■ Basic sewing kit NOTES ■ Download the template from gathered.how/ss-templates■ We used DMC stranded cotton in shades blanc, 353, 437, 701, 703, 725, and 938■ Find more tips on embroidery at gathered.how Prewash your dress to prevent any pigment transfering from the fabric to the thread in future washes. Allow to dry fully before embroidering. TRANSFERRING THE PATTERN Step one Print or trace the guinea pig pattern onto sticky-backed water-soluble stabiliser (or use your favourite pattern marking method). Trim the stabiliser and place the pattern near the hem of the dress. Put the dress in the embroidery hoop, starting at the back end of the guinea pig.…

FAIRY DOLL PAGE 70 ACTUAL SIZE SUN HAT PAGE 23 ACTUAL SIZE CHILDREN'S DRESS PAGE 75 ACTUAL SIZE All templates are available to download from gathered.how. Scan the code to go straight to the templates page! Thank you for making these projects from Simply Sewing. The copyright for these templates belongs to the designer of the project. They work hard to create projects for you to enjoy, so please don’t re-sell or distribute their work without permission. Please do not make any part of the templates or instructions available to others through your website or a third party, or copy it multiple times without our permission. Copyright law protects creative work and unauthorised copying is illegal. We appreciate your help.…

SIZES 6-30 US 4-28 EUR 34-58 JUMPSUIT A JUMPSUIT B JUMPSUIT C PACK INCLUDES ■ Pattern sheets x3■ Instruction sheet YOU WILL NEED Main fabric: ■ Sizes 6-14: 3.4mx150cm for the full length (C) and capri (B) or 2.3mx150cm for the playsuit (A)■ Sizes 16-22: 4.7mx150cm for the full length (C) and capri (B) or 3.4mx150cm for the playsuit■ Sizes 24-30: 5.5mx150cm for the full length (C) and capri (B) or 4.3mx150cm for the playsuit Lining fabric:■ Sizes 6-14: 55x150cm■ Size 16-22: 60x150cm■ Size 24-30: 70x150cm■ Zip: 23-25in regular or invisible zip■ Hook and eye■ Matching thread■ Basic sewing kit NOTES ■ Seam allowance is 1.5cm RECOMMENDED FABRICS ■ Outer: Medium weight linen, light weight denim, chambray, medium to heavy weight cotton, medium weight rayon. We recommend avoiding silk, jersey,…

LUCY WARD Lucy is a wonderfully talented toy designer, and she regularly sews the sweet characters featured in Simply Sewing. This issue, she’s designed a fairy toy (p70), sure to delight the youngsters in your life and a great make if you have any birthdays coming up! MACY KNIGHT Macy Knight is a fashion designer and sewing blogger from Indianapolis. She started sewing at just six years old with her grammy, Frannie. These days, she sews casualwear, elegant gowns and garments inspired by her Filipino roots. Follow Macy’s dreamy halterneck dress tutorial on page 66. KATHRYN ROBERTS Kathryn is a professional pattern cutter and the creator of Project Patterns. Whilst working with some of the top designers in London she’s seen her creations on the catwalks, royals and red carpets.…

STITCH Jen Rich (£16.99, Octopus Publishing) Multi-crafter Jen Rich has turned her hand to sewing with 25 achievable craft projects suitable for every level of sewist in her new book, Stitch. Passionate about making sure no fabric scrap goes to waste, she guides readers through turning unwanted pieces into scrunchies and reusable bowl covers and pot covers, as well as projects to upcycle old bed linen. TINY FELT CUTIES & CREATURES Delilah Iris (£14.99, Walter Foster Publishing) Everything's cuter in miniature form and that goes for these tiny felt characters too! Each of the 12 felt creations in Tiny Felt Cuties & Creatures are crafted by hand so no sewing machine is required. You'll find step-by-steps for cute creatures, dolls, dog kennels, fairy houses and accessories to personalise your characters.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Your choice of straw sun hat (with wide brim)■ Raffia: 50g of green, red, dark red and yellow■ Masking tape■ Basic embroidery kit NOTES ■ Download the templates from gathered.how/ss-templates■ To make threading your needle easier, ensure the end of your raffia is neatly cut.■ For this project we used a hat from Accessorize called the Francesca Floppy Hat■ Find more tips on embroidery at gathered.how TRASNFERRING THE DESIGN Step one Transfer the design onto paper and then cut out the template. Secure it in place on the brim of your hat using masking tape. Outline the template using a heat-erasable pen. Then, remove and fill in the details by eye. 01 STITCHING THE DESIGN Step one Start by working the leaves of each flower using…

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An estimated 300k tonnes of unwanted clothing hits UK landfills every year. And every year these mountains of textile waste, hidden beneath our feet, grow at a faster rate than they break down. Denim clothing for example, (made from cotton, a natural fibre that takes a long time to break down) can take several decades, or even hundreds of years to decompose. Synthetic materials such as polyester or spandex, can take even longer. And some never truly do. As these underground clothing mountains break down, they're contributing to greenhouse gasses and (in some cases) leaching chemicals and microplastics into the ground. And all the while this is going on, new raw materials are being produced on a daily basis, meaning further consumption and pollution of natural resources. All this paints…

Featuring an easy-to-sew scoop neckline and a pretty curved hem, this all-occasion vest top pattern is one you'll reach for again and again. From season to season, a new print or a different hue will be a welcome addition to your wardrobe. Team it with a trusty pair of denim shorts for summer picnics with friends or tuck it into tailored wide leg trousers for a night out on the tiles. Designer, and ex producer of The Great British Sewing Bee, Claire-Louise is passionate about helping others gain confidence with their sewing and runs a range of classes that will take your dressmaking to the next level. Follow Claire-Louise on Insta @thriftystitcher or go to thethiftystitcher.co.uk for full details. YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric: 1.6mx115cm or 1.4mx150cm■ Fine universal needle…

DRAFT YOUR OWN! YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric 2.5mx152cm■ 0.64cm wide packet of matching bias binding■ Adjustable necklace (optional)■ Fabric marker■ Matching thread■ Basic sewing kit NOTES ■ Seam allowance is 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.■ Cinching in the waist with the belt will alter the appearance of the hem as it gathers all the layers in. SUGGESTED FABRICS ■ Woven fabrics such as charmeuse, crepe, challis or georgette. BEFORE YOU START Step one Prewash your fabric. Step two Measure your high bust, which refers to the area above the fullest part of your chest and as high as possible under your arms. Step three Measure the length from your high bust to where you want your hem to be. DRAFTING THE DRESS Step one Start with the right side (RS)…

HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF ACCURATELY ALWAYS MEASURE YOURSELF BEFORE you choose a pattern size to cut out. The sizes do vary greatly from pattern to pattern, so it’s always best to measure yourself accurately and then refer to the pattern’s size chart to find your size. The chart will usually be printed on the pattern envelope or on the instructions inside. Measure yourself in your underwear and preferably in the bra you’ll be wearing underneath your garment as this can alter the measurements slightly. Use a fabric tape measure as it’ll curve around your body well for accuracy. You can measure on your own if you stand in front of a mirror, but, for best results, ask a friend to help so they can check the tape measure is sitting…

MY FAVOURITE THING “Ready-to-wear menswear shirts always result in buttons popping open at my belly, especially when I sit down. Unfortunately, the patterns that I bought in my early thirties when I took up sewing, had the exact same problem. So, I started with a tailoring course. The pattern design techniques I learned provided clear instructions on adaptations to make my pants fit, and both the vests and blazers patterns had instructions for bodies like mine. I was thrilled. "The shirts however, remained a problem. My teacher helped me to look into different options, but it was never a good fit. I consulted another tailor in town, but the solutions he offered weren't ideal either. In the end – after more than seven differently adapted shirts – I finally…

VEST PACK INCLUDES ■ Pattern sheet■ Instruction sheet YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric: 1.6mx115cm or 1.4mx150cm■ Fine universal needle (80/12)■ Iron-on interfacing■ Matching thread■ Basic sewing kit NOTES ■ Allow an additional 0.5-1m if you are pattern-matching fabric, such as for checks and stripes. FABRIC SUGGESTIONS We recommend light to medium weight woven cotton fabrics such as tana lawn, lawn, cotton poplin, cotton voile, cotton blends, silk charmeuse, sandwashed silk and viscose. BODY MEASUREMENTS WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYSEWING © Printed in the UK for Simply Sewing. Design by Claire-Louise Hardie. Supplied by Our Media Ltd (an Immediate Group Company), Bristol, BS1 4ST. For individual, private use only and not for commercial or manufacturing purposes. Not for resale. CUTTING LAYOUTS WWW.GATHERED.HOW/SIMPLYSEWING © Printed in the UK for Simply Sewing. Design by Claire-Louise Hardie. Supplied…