Simply Sewing

We’ve all spent more time at home this year than possibly ever before, so we think it’s particularly important in these colder months to make sure we’re cosy. In this issue you’ll find makes for your home that will help you achieve just that. We also

1. Store your pattern pieces, notes, and illustrations in style with these pattern envelopes from Pattern Trace. Available from £7.40. Use code: SimplySewing for 10% off by 31st December at patterntrace.com 2. How stunning are these etched sewing jar

The Juliet Dress, by Fiona Hesford (sewgirl.co. uk), is the epitome of femininity and guaranteed to become your go-to for special occasions. Find our top tips for sewing with lace on page 24. Lining fabric (all sizes): • Long length: 3.1mx112cm (3½

We all need a little time out every now and then, and even more so around the busy festive season. Get the message across loud and clear with this most-important embroidered door hanger to let those around you know you're off-duty. Make seasonal cush

We adore the dramatic cut of this Nicole Miller dress from McCall's, which is fully lined to the bust to show off a stunning lace overlay. The back of the dress is left open and the yoke is cut on the scalloped edge of the lace, to make the most of t

Looking back, my transition into the wonderful world of sewing was organic and inevitable. When I started university, I worked for a high-end fashion store that required us to wear the clothes we were selling. So not only did I get to look at beautif

In this issue’s workshop Simply Sewing’s Technical Editor Roisin shows you how to use a twin needle to perfect that store-bought look at home. Take a look at the hem of any jersey t-shirt and you’ll most frequently find two lines of stitching on th

Jenny Hall, the one-woman show behind Seamingly Smitten – a ‘something for everyone’, American online pattern shop and blog – is our kind of woman. Warm, friendly, and passionate about sewing and the creative community, it’s no surprise that she’s ma

• Medium- to heavyweight (non fraying) knit fabric: 2m (2¼yd)• Tailor’s chalk or erasable fabric marker• Matching thread• Basic sewing kit ■ The specific measurements given will give a finished garment that will fit a UK 10–14. For larger or smaller

This is a pattern you'll use again and again! With four sleeve options there's a Kimmy Top for every season, and you can easily adjust the fit and length to make lots of different variations. You can find plenty of inspiration for your top on Seaming

From the weather-worn outfits found on a farm to the spangly, show-stopping costumes destined for the dancefloor, behind every on-screen garment there is a dedicated team of pros ensuring there’s not a stitch out of place. Theresa Hewlett has a hand

• Three sweatshirts of a similar size and shape• Matching thread• Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowance is 1cm (3/8in) unless otherwise stated. ■ Sweatshirts not knitted jumpers. ■ Mix and match colour, print and pattern for a unique look. Step one Take

• Floral patterned outer fabric, quilting weight: 30x50cm (12x20in)• Plain lining fabric, quilting weight: 30x50cm (12x20in)• Lightweight wadding: 30x50cm (12x20in)• Embroidery hoop (7in or smaller)• Zip: 22cm (8in)• Stranded cotton to match or contr

• Pongee silk: 55x55cm (22x22in)• Large saucepan for dyeing• Bowl of berries (we used blackberries but lots of others will give a red colour)• Piece of muslin: 40x40cm (16x16in)• Protective waterproof gloves• String• Potato masher• Matching thread• B

• A few pairs of old jeans• Lining fabric: 20x40in• Webbing: 64in, 15/8in wide• Denim sewing machine needle• Ruler (or quilting square)• Matching thread• Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowance is 3/8in unless otherwise stated. Step one Cut twelve 5x5in sq

Thank you for making these projects from Simply Sewing. The copyright for these templates belongs to the designer of the project. They work hard to create projects for you to enjoy, so please don’t re-sell or distribute their work without permission.

• Linen fabric: fat eighth• A4 felt sheet• Quilting cotton: fat eighth• Stranded cotton in red, white, and pink• Embroidery hoop (optional)• Matching thread• Basic sewing kit ■ Fat eighth = 28x45cm (11x18in) ■ Download the templates from gathered.how

• Orange cuddle plush fabric: 52x42cm (21x17in)• Dark brown cuddle plush fabric: 40x27cm (16x11in)• White cuddle plush fabric: 34x28cm (14x11in)• Black wool felt: 10x6cm (4x3in)• Green wool felt: 5x5cm (2x2in)• Black stranded cotton thread• Polyester

ALWAYS MEASURE YOURSELF BEFORE you choose a pattern size to cut out. The sizes do vary greatly from pattern to pattern, so it’s always best to measure yourself accurately and then refer to the pattern’s size chart to find your size. The chart will us