YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A: WOFx80cm – outer■ Fabric B: WOFx90cm – lining■ Wadding: 1m■ Basic sewing kit FABRIC USED ■ CAPSULES Terra Kotta by AGF Studio (Art Gallery Fabrics). Stockists: artgalleryfabrics.com NOTES ■ Use a 1cm seam allowance.■ Use a

You spent hours contemplating which fabric would be the absolute best pairing with your pattern. You took your measurements (again!) and carefully considered which size/s on your pattern to cut out. You might have even been especially good and spent

Looking for some new patterns for your me-made wardrobe? Look no further than our very own Simply Sewing pattern shop. Now you can get instant access to your favourite patterns from our archive, alongside our latest releases. Each design comes with a

I started sewing when I was around eight years old. I remember trying to figure out a sewing machine on my own with the manual and making a pillowcase. But I didn’t properly start sewing until I was 17 when I fell in love with the Textiles department

■ A t-shirt with a pocket■ Stranded cotton■ Water-soluble stabiliser■ Pencil■ Chenille needle■ Scissors■ Embroidery hoop■ Basic sewing kit ■ Download the template from gathered.how/ss-templates Step one Enlarge or reduce the scallop pattern as needed

Never lose your pins again with this gorgeous fabric flower-shaped pin cushion made from a mix of Seed Scatter, Rise Up and Sun Stretch, from the fabric range Bloom Together by Meenal Patel. There is always something so wholesome about a homemade sew

Starting out on your sewing journey will inevitably lead to your first sewing machine. The machine comes with a range of accessories which will help you conquer most projects, and additional accessories won’t be essential in the beginning until you’v

When you’re struggling to master a seam or a fabric isn’t playing ball, a specialist presser foot could be the solution. In this guide, we’re looking at the different types of presser feet for inserting zips. Zips are often the most feared closure fo

All templates are available to download from gathered.how. Scan the code to go straight to the templates page! PAGE 69 ACTUAL SIZE PAGE 69 ACTUAL SIZE PAGE 69 ACTUAL SIZE PAGE 69 ACTUAL SIZE PAGE 65 ACTUAL SIZE Thank you for making these pr

We have teamed up with HarperCollins Publishers LTD to offer five Simply Sewing readers the chance to win a copy of the much-awaited book from Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant. In this passionate and revealing book about loving clothes but despairing o

When working with commercial sewing patterns, you will often be instructed to ‘finish the raw edges’ before or after sewing the seams. The stitch type you choose to finish the raw edges of a garment with will affect the appearance of a seam, the garm

You don't know it yet, but this booklet is the one thing missing from your sewing desk! We're delighted to have collaborated with Janome (janome.co.uk) as official sponsor of this ultimate guide to sewing. In this handy A4 keepsake you will learn all

Overlockers are machines used to finish raw fabric edges. They have grown in popularity in the last 50 years since domestic overlockers have become widely available and affordable to the home sewist. For complete beginners to dressmaking, there are l

■ 3-3.5 metres of 140cm wide drapey woven such as viscose, crepe or silk■ 12mm waistband elastic the length of the waist■ 1.5-2m of 1cm wide bias binding (shop bought or make your own)■ Fabric marking pens or chalk■ Straight and curved rulers■ Matchi

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

We are in love with this breezy blouse and we are sure you will be too. Sew it in all four of its different guises and you will have a top for every occasion. Statement sleeves are all the rage and now the weather is warmer you can get away with volu

We love a shacket for the summer months − handy to throw on when the sun goes down − or it isn't qute hot enough for short sleeves! The Friday Pattern Company's Beachcomber is a lined jacket with patch pockets and options for a hood or collar. We thi

■ Main fabric: 25x55cm■ Lining fabric: 25x55cm■ Felt: 25x55cm■ Zip: 30cm■ Strap webbing: 1m■ Metal D-ring: 3cm■ Slider■ Swivel clasp loop■ Matching thread■ Basic sewing kit ■ Outer: Bramble Lea Blue by Rifle Paper Co.■ Lining: Yellow cotton fabric. ■

My dream was always to be a fashion designer. I told my mum at the age of eight that I wanted "a shop selling my dresses" when I was older. I am lucky enough to say that my dream came true for me in 2022, when I opened my first shop inside Manchester

■ If the sewn fabric is stretched, turn the dial counterclockwise (towards 2.2) ■ If the sewn fabric is gathered, turn the dial clockwise (towards 0.5). This is used to adjust the presser foot tension. If your fabric is stretching this may be the rea