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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CONTRIBUTORS • A huge thank you to this talented lot...

Simply Sewing

PINBOARD • IDEAS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES WEBSITES EVENTS STUFF

PINUP • Your exclusive Janome overlocker sewing guide!

WIN A JANOME OVERLOCKER • Enter our competition today for your chance to win Janome’s new ML454D overlocker!

THE MAISIE DRESS • Sew a light smock dress with gathered sleeves and add more movement with an optional gathered waist – perfect for summer days!

MY SEWING WORLD • Aspiring to create a more diverse and beautiful world I want to see, with one stitch at a time.

BACK TO BASICS • New to sewing and not sure where to start? This must-read beginner’s guide covers all the essentials to kick off your sewing journey with confidence

Tropics refresh • Get summer-ready with these five vibrant and colourful makes for your home

TROPICOOL • Add colour and vitality to your home with this beautiful pineappple doorstop designed by Rebecca Reid

GLOSSY TOP • Make an oilcloth tablecloth desgined by Rebecca Reid to use indoors or outdoors with no fear of spills!

BBQ READY • Cook the tastiest summer dishes, a drink in hand, with this colourful apron designed by Jessica Entwistle

CUSHY BUD • These cushions designed by Hannah Silvani are comfortable and make for a great eye-catching décor

SERVIETTE • Have fun dying old napkins thanks to Becki Clark to add summer colours and vibrancy to your table

THE PARKER TEE • Add this comfortable everyday essential to your me-made wardrobe favourites

ICONIC Celebrity DRESSES • Explore the celebrity dresses that have left a lasting impression

GOLDEN LINEN • Sew a two-piece set to wear in the sun with this patternless project of a top and skirt in linen designed by Ruth Brown

SEW FRUGAL • How two Yorkshire women stitched up a social media movement

FLORAL FROCK • Set aside an afternoon to sew Linda Mafuba's loose-fitting boxy dress, made using just a few simple body measurements

SLEEP TIGHT • Sew a comfy pyjama set designed by Karoline Dahrling Hughes to get the best night sleep

BOBBIN BUDDIES • Unroll your thread to create these adorable cotton reel plush toys by Lucy Ward

STITCH upcycle • Elevate an old pair of jeans by stitching a cute and discreet sprinkling of white embroidery, designed by Mollie Johanson

PINUP • Extra gift – download your digital copy of Start Sewing!

TEMPLATES • Here are templates for the cotton reels toy and embroidered jeans project in issue 134

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

GENDER-FLUID STYLE • Shimere blends menswear's elegance with feminine flair to create looks challenging traditional fashion boundaries

THE MAISIE DRESS • Sew a light smock dress with gathered sleeves and add more movement with an optional gathered waist

THE PARKER TEE • Add an everyday essential to your wardrobe and make it fitted for any occasion or oversized for a relaxed look

SEWING LIKE A PRO

Simply Sewing

GETTING STARTED • If you’ve never used an overlocker before or you’re not yet confident with all its features, this guide will help you learn everything there is to know

YOUR OVERLOCKER • Getting the best out of your overlocker starts with knowing the...