Simply Sewing

Welcome to the first issue of 2024! We are thrilled to present issue 117, packed with heaps of inspiration, tips, and exciting projects to ignite your creativity. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to create beautiful garments and acce

Melissa is a sewer, designer and author of two books − Handmade Animal Dolls and Vibrant Punch Needle, the later, incorporates the lively colours and patterns of Mexico. Turn to page 60 to find out about her inspirations and creative process. Tai Hic

FRESH IDEAS WITH FABRIC EDITORIAL EDITOR Charlie MoorbyCREATIVE DESIGN LEAD Lisa JonesCREATIVE DESIGNER Beth GiovanelliPRODUCTION EDITOR Sarah TrevelyanTECHNICAL EDITOR Sarah TaylorPHOTOGRAPHY Dave Caudery and Steve Sayers SUBSCRIPTIONS CALL +44 (0

This luxury ring-bound guide aims to provide an introduction to fashion fabrics to inform home sewists, fashion designers, textile students and anyone interesting in fabric and sewing. Inside the Minerva Fabric Guide you’ll find all the information y

I began sewing when I was young, it started with cross stitch. I can remember where I was when I finished my very first one. I was sat at the dining table at my nan and grandad’s house, it was a red tractor pulling a green trailer of dirt. I used to

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

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■ Pattern sheet x1 (tracing required)■ Instruction sheet Main fabric: ■ 2.2m of 112cm wide fabric or 2m of 145cm wide fabric■ 1m x 5mm elastic■ 8 x 9mm buttons■ 0.5m x lightweight iron on interfacing■ Matching thread■ Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowanc

■ Pattern sheet■ Instruction sheet ■ Main fabric: Pinafore A: 2.2m x 115cm wide fabric or 1.8m x 140cm width x 1.8m for all sizes Pinafore B: 3.1m x 115cm wide fabric or 2.7m x 140cm width x 1.8m for all sizes■ Lining fabric: 0.6m x 115cm wide fabric