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This change in season is our absolute favourite. Whilst we’re packing away our bright summer dresses, we’re certainly not banishing bold prints from our wardrobes! Cue: The Poppy Cocoon Dress. This simple silhouette is perfect for showing off your fa

For a limited time, we're offering readers an exclusive discount code to use on all digital dressmaking patterns in our online shop! The code is valid 28 Sep - 27 Oct 2023. 1 Scan the QR code or head to SimplySewingPatterns. etsy.com to browse our co

Turn the page for fabric and styling inspiration. Share your Poppy Dress with us using #SimplySewingMag. This time of year is all about comfort. If we do have to drag ourselves away from Strictly, we'd quite like to venture out in our leisurewear, th

The most wonderful time of the year is here! Make your family a charming reusable calendar to fill with treats for years to come. ■ Dashwood Cosy Christmas collection advent calendar panel■ Plain fabric: 60x100cm (backing)■ Lightweight wadding: 60x10

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and we couldn't be more excited. Is there a nicer feeling than watching someone you love open something special that you've made? Inside this issue's Christmas Makes booklet you'll find 12 easy-sew guid

This stunning jumpsuit from VikiSews features a semi-fitted cut with an accentuated elastic waist. The wrap-front bodice has a low V-neckline with set-in sleeves that are gathered and finished with sleek binding. Iman can be made lined or unlined, me

The Hannah Blouse from Atelier Jupe can be made in many ways – mix and match sleeves and neckline finishes for an everyday top you'll love. Choose a wide gathered sleeve for extra comfort, or a longer sleeve for a warmer wear. There's an optional tie

If there's one thing we love in a pattern, it's variation. Go your own way with this Lilja wrap dress, pinafore and blouse pattern from Named Clothing. The customisation doesn't stop there: whether you're stitching a lovely Lilja ankle-length dress o

I learnt to sew from the tender age of 5. My mum bought me a vintage hand turn singer from the local antiques shop and that was that, I was obsessed. In terms of dressmaking, everything I know has been self-taught. I went away to university to study

For Carla Diogo, everything started with a design technology lesson. The Bristol-based pattern cutter has created templates for several brands for over a decade. As well as providing sewing and tailoring classes for budding and experienced needlework

■ Main fabric: 100x140cm■ Matching thread■ Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowance is 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.■ You may need to shorten the apron if the fabric width is less than 139cm. ■ Light- to medium-weight woven fabric, such as cotton, canvas o

■ Main fabric: 3mx148cm■ Matching thread■ Basic sewing kit ■ Minerva Core Range Luxury Smooth Crepe Fabric, Minerva. com ■ Light/Medium weight woven fabric with a good drape, such as rayon, crepe, Tencel or cotton lawn. ■ Shoulder to hem■ Back Neck■

■ Fabric length corresponding to your waist measurement times 2.5■ Iron on interfacing■ Loop turner■ Matching thread■ Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowance is 1.5 cm unless otherwise stated■ The width of the skirt layers will be cut on the selvedge edge■

■ 1m fleece fabric■ 1m cotton Fabric, African print■ Matching thread■ Basic sewing kit Step one Wash and dry both the fleece and fabric to pre-shrink them and remove any sizing or dirt. Iron the fabrics to ensure they are smooth and wrinkle-free. Ste

■ 1m patterned medium weight fabric (we used Cotton and Steel Les Fleurs by Rifle Paper Co. in Rosa Floral Natural)■ 1m plain light weight woven fabric■ 1m cotton wadding■ 1m bias binding■ Matching sewing thread■ Basic sewing kit ■ 100% wool felt, 3m

It wasn’t long ago that sewing skills were rarely regarded as anything other than a skill to prove your marriageability as a woman. It was seen as quiet, gentle and the work of women for the benefit of men. But in the early 20th century women took th

PAGE 79 ACTUAL SIZE All templates are available to download from gathered.how. Scan the code to go straight to thwe templates page! Thank you for making these projects from Simply Sewing. The copyright for these templates belongs to the designer of

■ Collared shirt■ Stranded cotton (see notes)■ Iron-transfer pen■ Tracing paper■ Embroidery hoop: 8cm■ Basic sewing kit ■ Download the template from gathered.how/ss-templates■ We used DMC stranded cotton in shades Blanc, 310, 415, 721, 722, 3811 Prew

■ Black plush fabric: 60x48cm■ Patterned cotton fabric: 27x15cm■ Plain lining fabric: 27x15cm■ Wool felt sheet: 16x31cm, black; 7x7cm, green■ 1cm yellow ribbon: 70cm long■ Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of cream, green and pink■ Polyester toy filling

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

"No matter what I make, I always find myself reaching for simple, versatile style. My Wilder Gown (by Friday Pattern Company) made in soft, crinkly cotton dobby was the last item of clothing I made before I packed my life up in boxes and left the cit

■ Wool felt in white, red, mint, plum, peach and navy■ Stranded cotton in white, red, mint, plum, navy and black■ Yarn or cotton cord■ Super glue or fabric glue■ Polyester stuffing■ Basic sewing kit ■ Templates downloaded from gathered.how/ss-templat

■ Fabric A (red print): 50x55cm■ Fabric B (green print): 60x112cm■ Fabric C (pink print – includes backing): 70x112cm■ Fabric D (light pink solid): 70x112cm■ Fabric E (white solid): 23x28cm■ Fabric F (silver solid): 5x12cm scrap■ Fabric G (pink plaid

■ 50cm white calico fabric■ 50cm patterned fabric■ 15cm pink cotton fabric■ 85cm fusible web■ 65cm white felt■ 20cm pink jersey fabric■ 20x20cm silver glitter fabric■ Piece of yellow cotton fabric■ 400g soft toy stuffing■ Multi-coloured pom pom trim,

■ Wool felt: A4, pink x2; A4, blue x2■ Stranded cotton: 1 skein of white; 3 skeins each of bright pink, bright blue and blue; 8 skeins of pink■ Mini pom poms: 8mm, pink■ Matching sewing thread■ Silver sequins■ Pinking shears■ Erasable fabric marker■

■ 75cm patterned fabric (we used Michael Miller Fabrics Llama Navidad in Red)■ 50cm plain fabric■ White cotton tea towel■ 2.5cm wide bias binding: 2m■ Pom pom trim with 1cm pom poms■ Matching sewing thread■ Basic sewing kit ■ Download templates from

Makes one reindeer head ■ Fabric A (head): 38cm square■ Fabric B (antlers): 20x38cm■ Fabric C (mount): 28cm square■ Black fabric: 5cm square■ Lining fabric: 30cm square■ Batting scraps■ 10mm black plastic eyes■ 15cm embroidery hoop■ Stranded cotton■

■ Natural cotton fabric for body: 40x40cm■ White fabric for dress: 36x46cm■ Gold fabric for wings and petticoat: 36x46cm\■ Lace and ric rac trim: assortment, 1.5m total■ Pink mohair wool for hair: 25g ball■ Piece of paper: 13x20cm■ Stranded cotton: b

Become a pro at 3D English Paper Piecing with Kate Webber’s simple step-by-step instructions on glue basting, whip stitching and ladder stitching. All you will need to get started are your EPP templates, basting glue, some colourful fabrics and a nee

■ Drawstring bag: 10x13cm, blue■ Stranded cotton: blue, pink, red, turquoise and white■ Adhesive water-soluble stabiliser■ Basic sewing kit ■ Find details of all the stitches used at gathered.how.■ Download the template from gathered.how/ss-templates