Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 10 i Simply Sewing

SPECIAL EDITION PAPERIE BY AMY SINIBALDI FOR ART GALLERY Amy, the blogger behind NanaCompany, has got an eye for fabric that’s the envy of most home sewers. So her appointment as Art Gallery Fabric’s latest Limited Edition designer is a bit of a masterstroke! Inspired by Amy’s love of literature, book spines are interspersed with handwritten text and library stamps in faded pastels that are totally on-trend. www.nanacompany.typepad.com FLORA & FAUNA GARDEN SECRETS BY SARAH WATSON FOR CLOUD9 FABRICS The buttery-soft, organic cottons that have made Cloud9 such a key player in the fabric industry, paired with Sarah’s intricate hand-drawn illustrations (inspired by the outdoors) are a match made in heaven. www.sarahmewatson.blogspot.co.uk PICK OF THE PRINTS BLUEBERRY PARK BY KAREN LEWIS FOR ROBERT KAUFMAN Karen’s gorgeous hand-printed designs channel…

YOU WILL NEED Main fabric: 80x75cm (32x30in) Window pocket fabric: see instructions for details Wadding: 80x30cm (32x12in) Felt: charcoal, two sheets 20x30cm (8x12in) Felt: white, three sheets 20x30cm (8x12in) Bondaweb: 40x90cm (16x35in) Stranded cotton: green Small red beads Small button for doorknob Dowel: 48cm (19in) Eyelet: black Ribbon to hang Matching sewing thread MATERIALS USED For stockists visit www.hantex.co.uk/ mystockist Main fabric: Imprint by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery fabrics. Crossthread Pure. Ref: AGFIMP10454 Pocket fabrics: Festive by Jo Clark for Cloud9. Fairy Lights. Ref: C9FES140233 Festive by Jo Clark for Cloud9. Festive Peppermint Twist. Ref: C9FES140506 Festive by Jo Clark for Cloud9. Festive Snowflakes. Ref: C9FES140702 Curiosities by Jeni Baker for Art Gallery fabrics. String Lights Carmin. Ref: AGFCUR29133 Felt: 1mm thick 100% charcoal and white felt. To order…

YOU WILL NEED Main fabric: small star 40x80cm (16x32in), large star 60x120cm (24x48in) Polyester fibrefill Matching sewing thread MATERIALS USED For stockists visit www.hantex.co.uk/ mystockist Main fabric: Festive by Jo Clark for Cloud9. Festive Snowflakes. Ref: C9FES140702; Festive by Jo Clark for Cloud9. Festive Peppermint Twist. Ref: C9FES140506 Polyester fibrefill: Carded polyester fibrefill from www.worldofwool.co.uk (or call 01484 846878) MEASUREMENTS The finished stars measure: large- 50x50cm (20x20in); small 30x30cm (12x12in) NOTES Use a 1.5cm (5/8in) seam allowance, unless otherwise stated and press all seams open as you go. You will find the two star templates for this project on the separate pattern sheet provided with this issue. CUTTING OUT THE FABRIC Step one Decide which size star cushion you want to make first then trace round the corresponding star template…

A lot of people tell me that they’re not creative, but I’ve always had trouble grasping this idea. As Picasso is often quoted: “All children are born artists, the problem is to remain an artist as we grow up.” So why do so many of us lose that childlike confidence to express ourselves, and how can we rediscover it? Here's my theory... CREATIVITY IS PLAYTIME It’s turning imagination into reality. It’s thinking in a new way, and creating something new. It’s solving problems and breaking routines. I didn’t enjoy sewing at school, but I chose Art-Textiles at A-Level, and that's where things started getting fun. Our teacher encouraged us to get to know our sewing machines, and just left us to play. She showed me how to doodle using a…

YOU WILL NEED FOR THE COLLAR Main fabric: 14x40cm (5½x16in) Contrast fabric: 14x40cm (5½x16in) Iron on interfacing: 14x40cm (5½x16in) Trouser hook and bar Button Basic sewing kit FOR THE BOW TIE Main fabric: 40x50cm (16x20in) Contrast fabric: 40x40cm (16x16in) Iron on interfacing: 12x42cm (5x17in) Velcro: sew on: 4x4cm (15/8x15/8in) Basic sewing kit NOTES You will find the templates for the collars on the separate pattern sheet provided with this issue. Use a 5mm (¼in) seam allowance The festive collar will fit a dog with a 32-35cm (12½x13¾in) neck The bow tie will fit a dog with 28-30cm (11x12in) neck. This is adjustable by making the collar strip longer. We love the idea of rewarding your most loyal companion with a stunning collar this festive season. Featuring contrasting fabrics and with…

Where would be without the zip (or zipper in the US)? The zip is a wonderful invention used in all types of sewing and is a cheap, yet incredibly effective way to join two pieces of fabric together. Did you know, the word zip is onomatopoetic, named for the sound the device makes when used? There are so many options, from different types of construction to the various ways they close and open. Follow our guide to choose exactly the right one for you. HOW TO MEASURE A ZIP Zips are usually listed in centimetres and inches and they’re measured from one stop to the other. The extra tape either side of these stops is not counted when measuring the zip. You can shorten a closed end zip by simply…

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. Please do not make any part of the templates or instructions available to others through your website or a third party website, or copy it multiple times without our permission. Copyright law protects creative work and unauthorised copying is illegal. We appreciate your help.…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: fat quarter Felt: 30x30cm (12x12in) Bondaweb: 30x30cm (12x12in) Embroidery thread Stuffing Basic sewing kit Air erasable marker pen (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the templates you need inside this booklet. Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Fold your fabric in half right sides (RS) together and place your template on top then draw round it with the marker.01 Step two Cut the shape out leaving a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance all the way around.02 Step three Place the bondaweb, paper side up over the ‘awesome’ template and draw all the way round it in pencil.03 Step four Iron the bondaweb paper side up on to one side of your felt square.04 Step five Cut out the word along…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two fat quarters Some scraps of pretty fabric Heavy weight interfacing: 40x40cm (16x16in) Bondaweb: 25x25cm (10x10in) Elastic: 2x75cm (¾x30in) Bias binding: 2 metres (78in) Air erasable marker pen Sewing machine and a free embroidery foot (optional) Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Step one Use the template to mark out the wings on the right side (RS) of your chosen outer fabric.01 Step two Iron the bondaweb to the back of some fabric scraps and draw pretty shapes for the wings then cut them out.02 Step three Place the interfacing between the two layers of outer and backing fabric, RS facing out. Step four Sew around the line you have marked through…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two fat quarters Cotton webbing tape: 1.5-2metres (60-78in) Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Take your first fat quarter and cut one piece 18x45cm (71/8x18in) and another 13x45cm (5¼x18in) to create the first two pockets. Step two Take both pockets and turn one long edge over by 1cm (3/8in) to the wrong side and stitch down to hem.01 Step three Lay the shorter pocket on top of the taller one, then pin and stitch where you want the dividing lines on the shorter pocket to be. Sew these lines in a straight line from bottom to top. The central line of stitching which goes from the top of the larger pocket will be…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: four fat eighths or scraps Bondaweb: 50cm (20in) Heavy weight iron-on interfacing: 25cm (10in) Monofilament Bakers twine: 3m (120in) Ribbon: 1.5cm (5/8in) width, short lengths Embroidery hoop: 25cm (10in) diameter Air erasable marker pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Step one Iron the interfacing onto the back of all of the fabric scraps. Iron a layer of bondaweb over the top of the interfacing with the paper side up.01 Step two Remove the paper backing then fold one piece of fabric in half and iron again to stick all the layers together and create a fabric sandwich. Draw round the template with erasable marker and cut out.02 Step three Repeat steps…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: one fat quarter Felt: white, one square Felt: pink and black scraps Polyester fibrefill Embroidery thread Air erasable marker pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Step one Fold the fabric in half right sides (RS) together then lay the body template on top. Now draw round it with your air erasable marker pen.01 Step two Pin the layers together then stitch around the shape, leaving a gap for stuffing. Step three Cut 1cm (3/8in) outside the shape all the way around.02 Step four Snip small slits all the way around the curves of the seam allowance to help achieve a smoother curve when turning RS out. Be careful not to snip…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two fat quarters of contrasting fabrics Velcro tape: 1 metre (40in) Cotton tape or webbing: white, 1 metre (40in) Bakers twine: 1 metre (40in) Dowel or stick: 30cm (12in) A letter stencil Permanent fabric marker Air erasable marker pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Place the template on the wrong side of each fabric, draw round it and cut out.01 Step two Take the front piece and pin three 16cm (6in) lengths of the loop side of the velcro tape to it. Space the lengths of tape centrally on the fabric. This will be where you’ll stick your words.02 Step three Sew…

PART THREE Make a versatile day-to-night dress Create a v-neck Add side splits Use a machine zigzag stitch YOU WILL NEED Jersey fabric: 2 metres (78in) using fabric 150cm (60in wide) Lightweight woven or jersey iron on interfacing: 25cm (10in) Tailors chalk or pencil Matching polyester thread Basic sewing kit Overlocker (optional) Sewing machine with stretch stitch. NOTES • The pattern pieces needed here are on the pull out pattern sheet provided with Simply Sewing issue 8. • The pattern does not include seam allowances. Add and use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance throughout unless otherwise specified. • Finish all seams and raw edges either by overlocking or using a machine zigzag stitch. Make this super chic jersey day-to-night dress with the third part of designer Kirsty Hartley’s exclusive-to-use sew…

1 The first step is to simply trace the design onto a sheet of tissue paper, using a dressmakers pencil or a pale blue pencil, as we have here. Blue is always a good colour to use as it doesn’t have the dirty appearance that a graphite pencil tends to have if any residue is picked up through stitching. 2 Next, position the traced design on your fabric and tack it in place. Keep the stitches small and neat as this will help to prevent the tissue paper from moving. For larger designs, you’ll find it helpful to tack across the middle of the paper as well. Trim any excess tissue paper as necessary. 3 Sashiko needles and threads are available but we used white stranded cotton and a sharp…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two fat quarters in different colours A notebook to cover Air erasable marker pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Take the first fabric and lay the notebook on top. Mark out the fabric leaving a 2cm (¾in) border on the top and bottom, and a 7cm (2¾in) border on both sides. Now cut out the shape then use that as the template to cut out the second piece of fabric to the same size for the lining.01 Step two Place the two fabrics right sides (RS) together and pin. Sew along all edges, leaving a gap for turning at the centre of the bottom edge near where the spine of the book…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two fat quarters Felt: 25x50cm (10x20in) Elastic: 15mm (5/8in) width x 1metre (40in) Plastic poppers Air erasable marker pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Step one Adding a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance to the template cut out the two fabrics, one for the outer and one for the lining. Cut the felt to the exact size of the template.01 Step two Again adding a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance, use the template to cut a pocket from the lining fabric. Step three Turn one long edge of the pocket piece over by 1cm (3/8in) and stitch down to hem.02 Step four Cut the elastic in half then follow the template to pin…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: four fat eighths (or scraps will do!) Cotton fabric: 10cm (4in) strip Polyester fibrefill Bakers twine, to hang Embroidery hoop: 25cm (10in) Glue Air erasable marker pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Step one Cut two pieces of fabric big enough to fit the heart template on. Step two With the two layers right sides (RS) together draw around the template with the erasable pen, leaving a small gap along one of the long sides.01 Step three Pin the two fabrics to hold them together. Step four Stitch the two fabric layers together along the pen line, leaving the gap open. Step five Cut 5mm (1/4in) outside the stitched line all…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two fat quarters Iron-on fleece: 40x50cm (16x20in) Zip: 30cm (12in) Poppers Sewing machine with a zip foot Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Iron the fleece onto the back of the outer fabric. Step two Use the template to mark out the shape on the outer fabric and lining and cut out two of each.01 Step three Sandwich the zip along the top edge of the lips between the outer and lining so it is right sides (RS) against the outer fabric.02 Step four With a zip foot, sew along the length of the zip close to the teeth.03 Step five Carefully snip…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two or three fat quarters Heavy weight interfacing: 25x25cm (10x10in) Bondaweb: 50x50cm (20x20in) Ball/pearl headed pins Beads Air erasable marker pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Step one Draw round the template twice on the wrong side (WS) of the fabric for the back and front of the pinwheel.01 Step two Iron the bondaweb to the WS of the fabric pieces to cover the drawn lines. Step three Roughly cut the interfacing to size and place it between the front and back fabric, right sides facing out and iron the fabric layers together.02 Step four Sew around the edge of the square along the drawn lines. Step five Trim just outside…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two fat quarters Heavy weight interfacing: two pieces, 30x30cm (12x12in) each Elastic: 2x50cm (¾x20in) Bias binding: 1 metre (40in) Cord: 30cm (12in) Two spring toggles Velcro: 4cm (2in) Two eyelets: 8.5mm (33/8in) Air erasable marker pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Step one Use the template to cut out the shape from both your fabrics (one outer and one lining) and two lots of the interfacing. Step two Use the template to transfer the markings on the template to the lining fabric.01 Step three Take the length of elastic and pin it over the dotted markings below the centre line of the lining. For larger brushes, make room by looping up…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two fat quarters Heavy weight interfacing: 25x25cm (10x10in) Air erasable marker pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Step one Use the template to mark out the diamond shape on the interfacing.01 Step two Cut it out just inside the outline you have drawn. Step three Cut out the small triangular wedges in the corners of the interfacing.02 Step four Place the template on the wrong side of your main fabric and trace the outline.03 Step five Put the template underneath the fabric, line it up with the drawn outlines and trace the rest of the lines.04 Step six Place the two fabrics right sides (RS) together and sew around the outer…

ADVENT CALENDAR Make the days running up to Christmas even more exciting with this colourful house advent calendar, with pockets in pretty patterned fabrics and space in each for a little treat. STAR GARLAND Brighten up plain walls with a decorative garland of fabric stars - they’re so quick to make (even without a sewing machine), you’ll be wanting to hang them everywhere! STOCKINGS Choose a different fabric for each member of your family and have fun hanging them up on Christmas eve. Pom poms add a lovely flourish that little ones can help with. DECORATIONS Stars, hearts and trees will look gorgeous hung throughout your home. Each one is uses the same instructions, so you’ll be able to produce loads with ease! STAR CUSHIONS Plump stuffed stars are fab…

Safety pins are a convenient and clever device with a myriad of amazing uses, yet how often do you actually pause to consider them? There are so many things you can do with an ordinary safety pin whether it’s steel, nickel, brass, coloured, black, big or small. STOP STATIC CLING Fasten a small safety pin to the lining of your skirt or the hem of your trousers to conduct the static electricity away from your clothes. SECURITY Use larger safety pins to attach your purse, wallet, keys or phone securely to the inside of your pocket or bag. MENDING Perfect to mend a zipper tab – just hook one round the end of the tab for a quick fix. LAUNDRY Pin pairs of socks together before they go into the…

The measurements by which fabric is sold can seem baffling when you first hit the shops. If you’re buying fabric off a roll (or ‘bolt’) then you’ll usually buy it by the yard (36in/91cm) or the metre (100cm/39in). This is only the length of the fabric you’re buying – the width depends on the width of the roll, which can be a yard wide but is also often 44in (112.5cm) wide, or even sometimes a little longer. Check the information on the end of the cardboard tube inside the fabric or ask the shop to measure it for you so you can be sure how much you’re buying. In the UK you’ll buy fabric in centimetres or metres, rather than inches and yards, but this diagram still applies to the…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: one fat quarter A denim shirt Freezer paper Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) Step one The freezer paper has a waxy side which will stick to your fabric temporarily once pressed. Place it waxy side down up on your shirt and draw on it to mark out the areas on the shirt you would like to cover01 Step two You can use the raised seams to help guide your markings. Step three Cut out your shapes including a small 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance all the way around.02 Step four Iron the freezer paper onto the back of your fabric. You may need to place larger pieces across the grain to fit them on your fat quarter.03 Step five Cut out your pieces…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two fat quarters Heavy weight iron-on interfacing: 25x50cm (10x20in) Felt: 25x50cm (10x20in) Cord: 2 metres (80in) 8 eyelets: 8.5mm (33/8in) 2 toggle ends or beads (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the templates you need inside this booklet. Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Iron the interfacing to the back of your outer fabric. Step two Adding a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance to all the templates, cut two sets of the U-shaped piece and one set of the gusset rectangle from the outer fabric, lining and felt.01 Step three Take a small strip of interfacing about 5cm (2in) deep and apply a second layer to the top of the U-shaped pieces.02 Step four Taking the outer fabric cut 1cm…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two fat quarters Iron-on fleece: 10x28cm (4x11in) Plastic poppers 3 large lobster clasps Air erasable marker pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Draw round the template and on your outer and lining fabrics. Cut out, leaving a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance.01 Step two Copy the markings for the clasps and poppers from the template to the lining fabric.02 Step three Using the template, cut a piece of iron-on fleece to size but without any seam allowance. Iron it onto the wrong side of the outer fabric.03 Step four Use the template to cut the pocket piece from the lining fabric. Turn the…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: two fat quarters Heavy weight interfacing: 25x25cm (10x10in) Bias binding: 150cm (60in) Elastic: 2x35cm (14in) Zip: 30cm (12in) Sewing machine with zip foot Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Step one Use your template and mark the shape on your outer fabric, lining fabric and interfacing. Step two Cut all three pieces out. Step three Use the template to make and cut two pockets from your lining fabric. Step four Sew bias binding along the top of the two pockets and fold over the straight edge.01 Step five Clip or pin the pockets and elastic to the lining and interfacing, making sure you include some looser loops in the elastic to hold…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: one fat quarter Iron on interfacing: 7x45cm (2¾x18in) Polyester fibrefill Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Cut off a 7cm (2¾in) strip from one short side of your fat quarter.01 Step two Iron the piece of interfacing to the wrong side (WS) of this strip.02 Step three Fold the strip in half widthways right sides (RS) facing and sew together leaving a gap on the short end for turning.03 Step four Turn it RS out and sew the two short ends RS together to make a tube that will form the ‘tie’ on the bow.04 Step five Take the rest of the fabric and fold it in half lengthways with RS together.05 Step…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: one fat quarter Ribbon: 15mm (5/8in) width x 50cm (20in) Heavy weight iron-on interfacing: 50cm (20in) 4 buttons Embroidery thread Air erasable pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Measure round the bottom of the gift. Add 3cm (1¼in) to this length and note. Step two Measure the height of the gift and add 8cm (31/8in) to this measurement and note. Step three Cut your fabric and interfacing to these dimensions and iron interfacing to the back of the fabric. Step four Fold the fabric in half top to bottom with right sides (RS) facing. Stitch together to make a tube.01 Step five Turn the top edge over 1cm (3/8in) to the wrong…

YOU WILL NEED Cotton fabric: one fat quarter Polyester fibrefill Ribbons and trimmings Dowel or stick: 30cm (12in) Glue Air erasable marker pen Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES You will find the template you need inside this booklet. Step one Fold the fabric in half right sides (RS) together then draw round the template on one side to mark out the star.01 Step two Sew around the edge of the star along the drawn lines leaving a small gap at an inner point for turning through.02 Step three Cut the fabric 5mm (¼in) outside the stitching line all round then trim away the points and notch in to the corners.03 Step four Turn the star RS out.04 Step five Stuff the star firmly.05 Step six Take…