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!
Why do you sew your own clothes? Is it for the simple pleasure of being able to say: “I made it!” when someone compliments your outfit? Is it so you can achieve the perfect fit for your body shape? Is it so you can curate a wardrobe full of clothes that are 100% unique to you? Chances are that it’s all of the above - and more. We firmly believe that being creative is good for our minds. Take a look at this year’s World Craft Week campaign and its #makeitmindful theme (p8). Go on, be inspired to share your hobby - the joy of sewing is infectious. WWW.SIMPLYSEWINGMAG.COM #SIMPLYSEWINGMAG facebook.com/simplysewingmagazine twitter.com/simplysewing_ pinterest.com/simplysewingmag instagram.com/simplysewingmag…
Spring has sprung and we can't get enough of it! It's not just our gardens that are full of flowers – we're prettying up our homes and wardrobes with them, too. Our cover star The Wrap Dress (p32) was born to be made in colourful petal-adorned fabrics. I'm definitely making a yellow one for my summer wardrobe! If subtle is more your style, you'll love our baby quilt (p84) made from Liberty's 40th Anniversary Collection prints. Even our cat plushie (p80) has got a floral frock on! Until next time... * GIFTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PAPER GIFTS ONLY AVAILABLE ON UK NEWSSTAND.…
LOUISE SCOTT-SMITH Louise Scott-Smith is a former fashion designer at Emilio Pucci, Caramel and Liberty of London and the author of two craft books. She’s hoping to change the way we think about what we wear with her cut-and-sew kits. See more on page 48. LISA COMFORT The entrepreneur behind sewing shop Sew Over It, the author, pattern designer and vlogger Lisa Comfort is passionate about sharing her love of stitching. Make her Cora Set on page 42, and discover what’s next for Sew Over It on page 56. CHRISTIANE BELLSTEDT MYERS Christiane Bellstedt Myers was brought up in rural Canada, where homespun items were a way of life. She is now based in Buckinghamshire, UK, and is the author of two craft books. Make her patchwork cushions in nautical…
SEWING ROOM GOALS If our sewing room looked like this, we’d never leave! In fact, it’s time to give our own space a tidy-up ready for some new-season arrivals – Stoff & Stil have added over 650 sewing goodies to their collection. Think warm caramel browns, burnt oranges, golden yellows, rich reds and statement tropical prints. www.stoffstil.co.uk MODERN MAKERS Fancy choosing from a wardrobe filled with lovely handmade garments every morning? Us too! And Workshop Patterns are here to help us do it with their beautiful basics we can enjoy wearing every day, all year round, from a boxy button-up blouse to a versatile pinafore. Go to www.helloworkshop.co.uk RAINBOW HOOPS W When we’re not at our sewing machine, we’re thinking about sewing – and when we’re not doing…
There are so many reasons people take up sewing, but one that’s pretty much universal is a love of creating and wearing handmade clothes that make you feel great – there’s no other feeling like it! And stitcher Marisa Ryniak has taken it one step further, not only making clothes that make her feel happy, comfy and confident, but designing a varied collection of patterns so we can all do the same. Indeed, with ready-to-wear jeans that fit like a dream seemingly impossible to find, it’s no surprise that stitchers have been loving her jeans pattern. After all, why buy it when we can make it ourselves? “The most popular design of 2018 was the Scarlett Jean. I really stepped up the game with the new update and I’m thrilled…
THAT HANDMADE TOUCH Svetlana Sotak (£21, Lucky Spool) Add a little hand-crafted loveliness to your everyday life with Svetlana Sotak’s book of simple, artisan projects for you and your home. Get inspired by its gorgeous photography and create clutches, pouches, bags, baskets, cushions and more. You’ll learn lots of new craft skills along the way – and your home will be filled with handmade treasures in no time! www.luckyspool.com FOLK EMBROIDERED FELT BIRDS Corinne Lapierre (£9.99, Search Press) Stitch a flock of charming felt feathered friends with Corinne Lapierre’s book of 20 birds to sew. Make a swan, hen, goose, partridge, owl, dove, peacock or flamingo in soft felt and then decorate in a variety of stitches, including chain stitch, feather stitch, French knots and satin stitch, and add beads…
