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!

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FLOUNCE & flourish • Add a little something extra to your garments with our guide to flounces and ruffles

THE ADAKU DRESS • The wonderful Adaku Parker of Dovetailed has created an exclusive design for Simply Sewing in the form of this striking wrap dress!

CROSS-CONTINENTAL COUTURE • The founder of wax print retailer Dovetailed on her business beginnings, her surprise fashion heritage and why African prints are for all occasions

PATTERN REVIEW • Each month in our pattern review column, readers share their unique style with a gorgeous garment make!

SUMMER NIGHTS • Embrace the warm, light summer evenings with these outdoor dining makes in Katarina Roccella’s Capri range for Art Gallery Fabrics

SUMMER BREEZE • Portia Lawrie’s lightweight cover-up is an essential layer for beach days, spending time by the pool or even lounging at home

MY SEWING WORLD • Kike founded Lolly & Kiks in 2018, a colourful accessories brand which is inspired by Africa and loved by all

THE VIVIENNE TOP • Discover the contemporary sewing patterns of TESEW, starting with the Vivienne Top − with optional sleeves

CHANGING BODIES • Sewing is not just a hobby, it’s an opportunity to embrace changes in our shape and style as we age and grow

Cuddle buddies • Lucy Ward shows us how to sew a cute pair of giraffe pals. And why stop at two – make a whole tower of them!

BABY'S FIRST BOOTIES • Hand sew an adorable pair of lace-up baby booties with this step-by-step guide from shoemaker Karolina Radomska-Nishii

TIE THE KNOT • Whip up a cool and comfy swing top or dress for the warm weather with this step-by-step guide from Zaji-Kali Boyer

TRACE DRESS • Daisy Braid (AKA DIY Daisy) shows you how to make a simple-sew summer staple in this extract from her brand-new book, Sew It Yourself

SWEET DREAMS • This children’s eye mask from Angela Pressley is the perfect sleepover accessory!

STITCH upcycle • Add a delicate scalloped edge to a top with a vintage embroidery stitch called braid stitch edging with Mollie Johanson’s tutorial

PINUP • Sew the Meadow Tote with your paper pattern gift

TEMPLATES • Here are the full-size templates for the giraffe toy and baby booties in issue 98.

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

CENTRE STAGE • Singer/songwriter and sewist Gabby Young lights up the stage in her other-wordly dress