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 £50 VOUCHER WITH SIMPLICITY! • Enter our competitions to have the chance to win a £50 voucher on Sewdirect!

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THE NADIYA JUMPSUIT • Feel your most glamorous self by sewing this wide leg jumpsuit with two sleeve options in the most elegant of velvet fabrics

Smooth Operator • Step into luxe with our guide to working with velvet – this tricky, slippy fabric

WIN A NEW DAYLIGHT LAMP • Enter our competition to win one of three Daylight Slimline 4 Table Lamps!

CUDDLY SEASON • It's time to get warm and comfy to sew lots of snuggly winter projects that your little-one will love to cosy up to while waiting for Christmas

MY SEWING WORLD • Sewist and designer, Stuart Hillard, gives us insights into his career, from simple idea to finished quilt

PINUP • Find 12 projects in your bonus book Janome Sew Luxe Collection

CONFETTI magıc • Kids will love dressing up in this bright and super fun cape with colourful pom-poms designed by Tiam Safari

APRON CHIC • Make your cooking, cleaning or crafting time more enjoyable with this stylish crossback apron by Louisa Burtonshaw

PINUP • Sew a long-sleeved staple with your bonus Darcey Top pattern.

Tokyo fabric • Discover a dream destination for textile lovers: Tokyo! Aims Watts gives us a tour of her favourite fabrics and places

FESTIVE DELIGHT • Get creative and make a simple but fun felt advent calendar and its matching stocking with cute appliqué, by Louisa Burtonshaw

STITCHING NEW BEGINNINGS • Meet the woman behind the social enterprise sewing success for marginalised women in London

ZEN & COLOURFUL • Sew your own yoga-style bag, designed by Kundakala sewing tutor Annie Mackinnon

STITCH upcycle • Stitch a beautifully simple wreath with a cute ribbon, by Mollie Johanson, to transform your everyday jumper into a festive one!

FROSTY CUDDLES • Create a winter snuggly plush toy with this little penguin in its comfy hoodie

TEMPLATES • Here are templates for the penguin toy in issue 140

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

SEWING DREAMS • Melissa Burns created her dream dress through her love for vintage clothing and her favourite TV show

gathered. Discover your next craft project • Learn to draft your own pattern for a glamorous evening dress

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SPARKLE & SHINE • Stand out from the crowd this festive party season with our guide to sewing and working with luxe fabrics

gathered. Discover your next craft project • Get this free pattern of a dazzling metallic ruffle clutch bag

SNUGGLY snood • Sew this faux fur snood, designed by Rebecca Reid, to make any winter outfit warm and trendy

CHIC AND dapper • Sew Debbie Wainhouse's smart bowtie and pocket square duo to elevate a plain suit − a perfect gift!

POWER OF pink • Brighten up your winter wardrobe with this ruffled party dress by Linda Mafuba

DAZZLING magic • Feel your most glamorous and luxurious yet with this sequin cape designed by Ruth Brown

gathered. Discover your next craft...