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 ONE OF THREE BUNDLES OF FUN SEWING LABELS! • Three lucky readers will get the chance to win a bundle of fun sewing labels from The Cosy Club Handmade, worth £42!

WIN AN EXCLUSIVE FABRIC CUTTING BOARD! • Enter our competition to get the chance to win a unique fabric cutting board from Sew & Stow!

Gather round • Discover how decorative stitching techniques can bring texture and personality to your projects

THE BARN JACKET • Get ready for beautiful autumnal walks with this gender-neutral jacket – highly fashionable and comfortable, it comes in 13 sizes!

MY SEWING WORLD • Author and designer Lauren MacDonald pairs a love of craft with a passion for history and material culture

HARLEQUIN STYLE • Have fun mixing and matching fabrics and prints with this striking colourblock dress designed by Portia Lawrie

PINUP • Don't miss your exclusive Your Home project book!

BRANDI Joan's DESIGNS • Amy Scarr chatted with Brandi Joan about her work and day-to-day life as a pattern designer for McCall's

FITNESS focused • Stay active and sew five great projects to make workouts just so much more fun

WRAP & ROLL • Sew your next comfortable make with this gorgeous wrap top, designed by Aims Watts – plus, get to use your favourite fabric and tie it with an elegant ribbon!

PRETTY PINTUCK • Sew an elegant and stylish top with The Jada Blouse – a great beginner-friendly make!

FOLD IT, FLARE IT • Mix comfort, practicality and aesthetics with these wrap trousers, a seasonal wardrobe staple, designed by Ruth Brown

OLD CLOTHES, NEW LIFE • With tons of clothes headed for landfill each year, two Australian women show us how their social enterprise slows down waste

LITTLE RUFFLES • Create a gorgeous gingham pouch, designed by Louisa Burtonshaw to store your makeup staples and add ruffles to make it even cuter!

BEAR HUGS • Little-ones will just love playing with this adorable bear puppet designed by Camille Frenette

PINUP • Extra gift – download your digital copy of Sew, Share, Sell!

STITCH upcycle • Add a certain je-ne-sais-quoi to an old pair of jeans by stitching sweet and vibrant little flowers, designed by Mollie Johanson

QUICK FIX • Revamp an old jumper by embroidering cute and colourful daisies, designed by Jenny Billingham

TEMPLATES • Here are templates for the washbag, ruffle bag and puppet toy in issue 138

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

BOBBIN TO BOMBSHELL • Learning to sew clothes that emphasise rather than disguise curves was Gemma's key to finding confidence

THE BARN JACKET • Make this gender-neutral casual jacket ahead of autumn and choose between mutliple length and pocket options

THE JADA BLOUSE • Sew an elegant cap-sleeved blouse with pretty pintuck details, great for the summer – and it’s beginner-friendly!

Simply Handmade • 17 contemporary beginner-friendly projects to rejuvenate and add colour to your living space

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RESET YOUR BEDROOM • Get to refashion your bedroom with gorgeous projects, designed by Jessica Entwistle, and have fun...