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 FABRICS STUFF

WIN A SEWING BUNDLE, WORTH £264! • Enter to get a collection of tools and accessories and books from Simply Sewing HQ!

THE KAI SHIRT • Have fun with fabric and patterns when you make gender-neutral shirt, featuring a range of fun customisable options!

SEWING WITHOUT LABELS • Create versatile, wearable garments for every body with our guide to gender-neutral design

MY SEWING WORLD • Getting out her dust-covered sewing machine turned Joy's lost love into a beautiful creative outlet

THE ANDREA SKIRT • Sew a fun summer skirt, complete with button-up detail and gathered waist – and the length is adjustable too!

PINUP • Add delicate stitches to your clothing to create something new!

PART 5 HOW TO CHOOSE TOOLS • Not sure what kit you need to get started? Senior Technical Editor Sarah Taylor shows you her favourites

MULTI-WAY • Discover all the different ways to wear Ruth Brown's versatile dress

BY THE SEASIDE • Get ready for days in the sun by creating these six breezy projects sewn with blue-toned and fun beach-themed prints from Art Gallery Fabrics

Going Medieval • Whether faithful or fantastical, Renaissance fashion is having a modern revival

JACKET Sew along • Sew a versatile lined jacket with deep pockets for an easy spring pull-on in this two-part tutorial

LITTLE ONES • Keep things practical – but still stylish – with Maya Pereda's baby essential changing mat

SUMMER BREEZE • Get ready for picnics in the sun with Chelsea Foy's pom pom-bordered blanket and embroidered wording

TWEETY • Get ready to cuddle and squish this adorable bird plushie, designed by Lucy Ward

STITCH upcycle 6 • Celebrate accomplishments, or just because, with sweet sewn and embroidered rosette keyrings designed by Mollie Johanson

TEMPLATES • Here are templates for the toy bird in issue 148

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

PINUP • Take things easy and update your wardrobe with Simple Sewing

SEWING ON PURPOSE • Shelz learnt that intentional sewing isn’t about making more clothes, it’s about making the right clothes

THE KAI SHIRT • Have fun with fabric patterns when you make this gender-neutral shirt, featuring a range of customisable options!

THE ANDREA SKIRT • Sew a fun and swishy button-up skirt, and customise to your perfect length – and it even has pockets!

embellish with EMBROIDERY

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ESSENTIALS • Everything you need to get started on your embroidery adventure

FANCY FEET • Step in out style when you add Jenny Billingham's tiny frozen treats to your socks

PERFECT POUCH • Embroider dainty button flowers and make a purse designed by Rebecca Reid to store your valuables

SWEET ACCESSORIES • Make Louisa Burtonshaw statement necklace using colourful geometric shapes and easy stitches

FLORALS • Embroider the sweetest bouquet-filled Peter Pan collar designed by Dorothy Wood and use it to elevate any outfit

FRESH • Elevate a plain t-shirt with a gorgeous nature-inspired design by Georgie Emery using simple stitches

PINUP • Use delicate seed stitch to sew a sweet and...