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Issue 105

Simply Sewing

Fresh ideas with fabric.

Simply Sewing1 min read
Inspiring Books
MANUAL Marie Claire (£17.99, C&T Publishing) From internationally recognized, premium French fashion brand, Marie Claire, comes The Complete Manual of Sewing, hitting shelves next month. It's the perfect gift for the beginner sewist in your life or f
Simply Sewing6 min read
Pinboard
Want to take your sustainable sewing journey to the next level? The team at Zero Waste Design Collective (@zwdcollective) have launched their first eLearning course – Shifting Mindsets: From Conventional to Zero Waste Design. If you want to reduce yo
Simply Sewing1 min read
The Penny Dress
We've fallen in love with quite a few patterns over the years, but the Penny Dress from Make with Mandi (makewithmandi.com) may have just swooped in and stole the top spot! With two hem lengths, two necklines and three sleeve options to choose from,
Simply Sewing5 min read
Go Big Or Go Home
We love the versatility of this gorgeous design from Papercut Patterns, which can be made as a dress in two lengths, or as a separate cropped top and skirt combo. The wraparound top can be tied in the front or the back to suit your mood, and the volu
Simply Sewing14 min read
Eggcellent Makes!
Deck your home with the colours of spring and ring in the new season with a reel of gorgeous easy-to-sew bunting. Why not line your Easter egg hunt trail with it too! You can't go wrong with rainbows – they are the epitome of 'rain or shine'! Add a l
Simply Sewing2 min read
Tulia Tee
For those days when you need an outfit that's both comfortable and stylish, you can't beat a classic T-shirt, right? The unisex Tulia Tee by Masin (sewingpatternsbymasin.com) is great for beginners as it's constructed very simply from five easy-to-se
Simply Sewing4 min read
Pattern Review
Name: Nerrisa Pratt (she/her) Instagram handle: @nerrisapratt Pattern: By Hand London Nerrisa Jacket and Coat PDF pattern Fabric: Cedar reversible quilted cotton Fabric stockist: Fabric Godmother I jumped at the chance to make this patten as, other
Simply Sewing3 min read
My Sewing World
From being a little girl, I’ve been fascinated by dressmaking – my great-grandmother Ivy used to make clothes for herself and all the family. I loved sitting with her and looking at black and white photos of her and my great-grandad wearing clothes t
Simply Sewing4 min read
Pinafore Dress
■ Main fabric: 2mx140cm* ■ Buttons: 6-8 (optional) ■ Chunky zip: 60cm** ■ Existing sleeveless top/vest (optional) ■ Existing skirt (optional) ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowance is 1cm. ■ Overlock, zigzag or bind raw edges. ■ *This
Simply Sewing6 min read
Pains And Needles
Learning to sew is something I had always wanted to do. It was one of those bucket list skills and, after learning about the evils of the fast fashion industry in my early 20s, I knew that making my own clothes would be a great way to ensure I had an
Simply Sewing4 min read
Pack It Up!
Makes one (1) bag: ■ Fabric A (exterior) – One (1) fat quarter ■ Fabric B (interior) – One (1) fat quarter ■ Fabric C (binding) – One (1) fat quarter ■ Medium weight fusible interfacing (36in wide) ¼yd ■ Heavy weight fusible interfacing: 12x14in ■ Cl
Simply Sewing5 min read
Forest Family
■ Linen fabric: 100x50cm ■ Dark floral fabric: 36x39cm ■ Green floral fabric: 36x35cm ■ Red fabric: 29x29cm ■ Polyester toy filling: 450g ■ Toy filling pellets: 125g ■ Black stranded cotton thread ■ Lace trim: 30cm ■ Narrow lace trim: 25cm ■ Pink fab
Simply Sewing3 min read
Cross-back Baby!
■ Fabric (see pattern envelope) ■ T-Shirt pattern (see Before You Begin) ■ Pattern paper ■ French curve ruler ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ WS = Wrong side(s). If you’ve already mastered a few beginners’ dressmaking techniques, then learning
Simply Sewing2 min read
Scrappy Headband
■ Fabric scraps* (see Cutting Out) ■ Elastic: 13cmx25mm wide ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ The seam allowance is 1cm unless otherwise stated. ■ Use a lint roller to clean up the loose threads from the fabric. ■ The headband measures 45-50cm.
Simply Sewing4 min read
Run, Rabbit, Run!
■ Main quilting weight fabric: 30x50cm ■ Detail quilting weight fabric 1: 20x30cm ■ Detail quilting weight fabric 2 (detail fabric, bow tie and ears): 10x30cm ■ Lightweight wadding: 50x50cm ■ Scrap of stiff interfacing: 10x12cm ■ Small amount of toy
Simply Sewing2 min read
STITCH Upcycle
■ Wool blend felt in two colours (at least 32cm square) ■ Water-soluble stabiliser ■ Pencil ■ Large embroidery hoop ■ Stranded cotton in white ■ Trouser hanger ■ Fabric (approx. 3x30cm) ■ Decoupage glue ■ Paintbrush ■ Basic sewing kit Step one Trace
Simply Sewing4 min read
Pattern Rulers
In this workshop, Simply Sewing’s Senior Technical Editor, Roisin, explains how we can successfully trace a pattern using curved pattern rulers. As any sewist will tell you, one of the greatest pleasures in life is a new sewing tool or gadget that ma
Simply Sewing5 min read
Tracing Patterns
■ Rulers – Specialist curves are ideal (see page 78) ■ Pattern paper – A translucent paper such as tracing paper, thin pattern paper or baking paper works well. Beware that newspaper ink can transfer to your fabric! ■ Tracing wheel – A specialist whe
Simply Sewing2 min read
Passing The Baton
“Sewing has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. My mom would sew clothes for me as a kid – I walked around in handmade dresses, coats, and knitted jumpers. She also taught me how to sew from a very young age – I started with dol
Simply Sewing5 min read
The Guide
This sharp blade cuts through and unpicks stitches. These cut a zigzag edge on fabric to neaten. Use for snipping threads and cutting notches. Use instead of pins to hold your pattern in place. Keep a pair of sharp shears just for cutting out your fa
Simply Sewing8 min read
The Penny Dress
EXCLUSIVE PATTERN FROM ■ Pattern sheets x4 ■ Instruction sheet ■ Main fabric Dress A and B (all sizes): 4.5mx120cm or 3.5mx150cm ■ Lightweight iron-on interfacing: 40x40cm ■ Narrow elastic: 1m ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowance is 1.5cm unless other
Simply Sewing5 min read
The Tulia Tee
■ Pattern sheets x2 ■ Instruction sheet ■ Main fabric: Sizes XS-S: 1.2mx140cm Sizes M-XL: 1.3mx140xm Size XXL: 1.4mx140cm ■ Ballpoint sewing machine needle ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowances are 1cm unless stated. ■ Wash and dry a
Simply Sewing6 min read
Willow The Rabbit
■ Pattern sheet x1 ■ Instruction sheet ■ Grey cuddle plush fabric: 65x40cm ■ White cuddle plush fabric: 38x30cm ■ Pink cuddle plush fabric: 16x20cm ■ Floral fabric: 18x17cm ■ Green wool felt fabric: 6x6cm ■ Black stranded cotton thread ■ Pink strande

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