Simply Sewing is a practical magazine for makers who sew, or would like to start sewing. Its contemporary look and feel, fresh attitude and ideas, beautiful photography and inspiring projects will have you behind the sewing machine from the get-go!
Wow, what a busy month it’s been! Not only are we proud to produce this magazine each month, but my talented team are also involved in helping produce content for our new TV channel, Sewing Quarter. As I write this letter we’re actually watching our very own technical editor, Rebecca, live on the channel. So exciting! We’re very proud to be part of this adventure. Have you seen it? Read more at www.sewing quarter.com and on page 38. PS: GET A GIFT WORTH £40 when you subscribe (see p18)…
ALICE GARRETT Alice runs her business, Alice Caroline, which specialises in sending Liberty fabrics, patterns and kits all over the world. She’s recently designed an exclusive collection of fabric in collaboration with Liberty, see them in action on page 49. LISA COMFORT Lisa Comfort is the founder and owner of Sew Over It, a sewing haven and fabric shop in London, and the designer of this issue’s brand new sewalong: The Florence Dress. Find everything you need to start on page 44. JENNIFFER TAYLOR Seamstress Jenniffer is determined to get more of the nation sewing with her #sewingrevolution workshops, social media and TV demos (find her on Sewing Quarter, see page 15). Read about her new book and sewing journey so far on page 72. NINA CHANG Sewist and blogger…
ELEGANT ETTA We’re always thrilled to see what delights Tilly and the Buttons has in store for us, and her gorgeous new pencil dress pattern is a stunner! The Etta pattern comes in two versions, one with a cap sleeve, collar and shallow V at the back, and the other with a three-quarter sleeve, high back neck and a faux waist pocket detail. From big, bold, bright prints to cutesy pastels, Etta will look fabulous in them all! £12.50, shop.tillyandthebuttons.com DOTTY ABOUT DOGS Calling all dog lovers and fans of 101 Dalmations ! Cath Kidston has sneaked dalmation pups onto their trademark rose, spot and London townhouse designs in collaboration with Disney – we love this frock in an archive rose print. What a totally pawsome idea! £80,…
SEW BOHO Kelly Fletcher (£14.99, becker&mayer!) Kelly Fletcher’s follow- up book to Sew Cute is aimed at beginners and showcases a collection of sweet bohochic patterns and borders that you can stitch onto sheets, pillows, dresses, bags and much more. Pick and mix the motifs to create your own designs and fill your wardrobe and home with colour. www.quartoknows.com SUPERHERO SEWING Lane Huerta (£16.99, Creative Publishing international) Lane Huerta shares simple sewing projects that will nurture the imaginations of children and encourage creative play, with 20 projects to pick from divided into five sections: heroes, pirates, fairies, magicians and animals. www.quartoknows.com STITCHED SEWING ORGANIZERS Aneela Hoey (£22.99, C&T Publishing) Sewing organisers make sweet gifts for fellow sewists and are a great way to use up your fabric scraps. This book…
1. Welcome a new arrival with this smiley card edged with mini pom-poms, featuring a string loop so you can hang it up as a keepsake. £3.85, www.sistersguild.com 2. One of those bags you want to swing by the handles with pleasure, this sturdy tote is handmade and screen-printed on natural cotton. £14, www.alphabetbags.com 3. Kids will love these jolly cases, and they’re great storage for the bits and bobs that go astray under the sofa. £24.95 for three, www.dotcomgiftshop.com…
26 MAY›1 OCTOBER The World of Anna Sui. Fashion and Textile Museum, London. This display features over 100 looks from the American fashion designer’s archive, from surfers and hippies to mods and punks. www.ftmlondon.org 3 JUNE Sewmance, Brighton. Bring a project along, meet like-minded sewing enthusiasts and craft the day away at this community event.www.sewmance.co.uk 18JUNE Grandfest, London. Talented older makers share their skills at this charity festival.grandfest.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk 24 JUNE Sew Up North, Leeds. Enjoy a coffee and chat, a shopping trip around Leeds, a charity raffle and a fabric and pattern swap. www.facebook.com/SewUpNorth…
