Simply Sewing

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! Digital editions do not include paper gifts

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PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

WIN A SEWING MACHINE • One lucky reader will win this fabulous Janome DKS30 SE sewing machine worth a whopping £599!

PINUP • Bonus gift – your free exclusive Janome Sewing Guide!

WIN NEW BOOK BY PATRICK GRANT • Five lucky winners will receive a copy of LESS, Sewing Bee’s Patrick Grant’s new book!

WIN A SIMPLICITY BIAS TAPE MAKER • One lucky winner will receive this gadget from Simplicity that will transform your DIY bias tape!

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MAKE A Statement • Embrace quirky, over-the-top designs with our guide to stitching statement sleeves.

ALTHEA BLOUSE • She has style, she has grace −and there's a version for everyone's taste with four sleeve designs to choose from. What's not to love?

QUILTS RECLAIMED • Meet the couple who took the leap to upgrade their hobby into a full-time job

MY SEWING WORLD • A long-held dream of running her own business finally came true when Nicole got a sewing machine during lockdown

SEWING SPACE • Create the perfect look in your sewing space, with these aesthetic designs by Anna Alicia, made with Bloom Together by Daisy Dots from Cloud9 Fabrics

PINUP • Bonus gift – download your free copy of Get into Dressmaking

MILAN DRESS • The second pattern in our Capsule Wardrobe − this sundress will keep you cool on hot days

PINUP • Illustrate your own designs with our handy croquis figures

Tender loving care • How much after care are you giving your memade garments? We think they deserve the best!

HOLIDAY VIBES • Make Ruth Brown's relaxed-fit dress to swish around in on summer evenings, featuring an elegant tiered skirt.

BUMBAG • Get set for summer days out with this Maya Pereda's pretty and practical bumbag − pefect for fitting in all your festival essentials!

STITCH upcycle • Turn a plain pocket tee into something special with some boldly-stitched scallops! Mollie Johanson shows us how

TONY TIGER • Sew this grrrreat tiger toy plushie. Lucy Ward shows you how.

THE GUIDE • You’ll find essential information, useful stitches and key sewing techniques on these pages.

TEMPLATES • Here are the full-size templates for the tiger toy and pocket tee in issue 121

IT'S IN THE BAG • A creature costume-maker for 20 years, Emma now runs her own bag-making small business Studio7t7

JANOME SEWING GUIDE • The ultimate guide to essential sewing tools and techniques

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YOUR MACHINE • Familiarise yourself with the basic functions of your sewing machine with this handy at-a-glance guide.

MACHINE NEEDLES • Fitting your machine with the right needle is a must for smooth stitching, so follow our guide to selecting the best needle type for the task.

MACHINE THREADS • Approach your next project with confidence using our handy guide to sewing threads.

BOBBINS • The humble bobbin is an essential part of your machine. Learn the ins and outs with our guide.

KNOW YOUR ZIP FEET • Inserting a zip is an essential skill to learn in dressmaking. Read on to learn the best presser feet to use for the job.

INSERTING ZIPS • Zips can be one of the most daunting stages. Fear not, we’ve got you...