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FRESH IDEAS WITH FABRIC Turn to p38 to create a cute lipstick pouch ISSUE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY CONTENTS Turn to page 22 to meet our cover star the Bailey Hodie 18 P29 SWEET CANDY CRUSH PROJECTS Sewing is for everyone At Simply Sewing, we want inclusivity to be at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to creating content that reflects and celebrates the diversity of the sewing community. Sewing is for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, age, size, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We have begun work on a plan to drive meaningful change, but we know it’s a work in progress. We want to listen to you, our readers. Join the conversation on Instagram @simplysewingmag, or get in touch with us at simplysewing@ourmedia.co.uk. Great projects for you 22 PATTERN: BAILEY HOODIE 29 CANDY CRUSH: A SELECTION OF CUTE ACCESSORIES AND DÉCOR 41 ACCESSORY: COSY SLIPPERS 44 PATTERN: CARRIE SKIRT 51 PIN UP: INGRID BAG 52 SELF DRAFT: PINAFORE DRESS 57 SELF DRAFT: CIRCLE SKIRT 67 HOME: STAR CUSHION 69 TOY: SLOTH PLUSHIE 73 STITCH: RUNNING STITCH ON BLAZER How to... 18 TREND TECHNIQUE: LEARN HOW TO SEW WOOL 75 TEMPLATES: SLOTH PLUSHIE TOY 79 SEWING GUIDE: TECHNIQUES AND SEWING GLOSSARY Sew your new cuddly sloth toy on page 69!
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41 57 73 60 read why you should go on a sewing reTreat Free PaTtern wortH £10.50! Get yourself a free copy of an exclusive Simplicity pattern Find out more on p15 Good reads & ideas 9 PINBOARD: IDEAS, EVENTS, NEW FABRIC AND PATTERN RELEASES 15 FREE SIMPLICITY PATTERN 26 COLUMN: SEWING BEE PASCHA 39 BONUS: DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 46 FEATURE: SEW YOURSELF HAPPY 50 BACK ISSUES: COLLECT THE SET 60 FEATURE: SEWING HOLIDAYS 82 FAVE THING: MARIE MARKEY-BOGUE SLOTH PLUSHIE TOY UK'S #1 SEWING MAG! SELF-DRAFTCIRCLE SKIRT ISSUE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY THE Bailey HOODIE In 13 gender neutral sizes + FREE* CRAFT PAT TERN for every reader 2025 Sewing holidays Sewing Bee exclusive! Meet TV show finalist Pascha *T&Cs apply SEW IN A DAY! No pattern needed to make this dress +MAKE: Velvet cushion A-Line midi skirt Crossbody bag Luxury slippers GREAT SUBS OFFERS! P16 SAVE TIME, MONEY AND HASSLE WITH AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 52 love is in tHe air When you want to share the love (not just for Valentine's Day), nothing beats gifting something handmade. Whether that's a matching set of jersey hoodies (page 22), a cosy pair of slippers (page 41) or a hug from the cuddliest sloth (page 69), we've got you covered! And for yours truly? How about a sewing retreat or stitching holiday? Be inspired to book your dream break thanks to our feature on page 60. We all know sewing makes us feel good, but do you know the science behind our hormone-boosting hobby? Turn to page 46 to read what Doctor Haleema Sheikh, a specialist in bioidentical hormone balancing, has to say. It's fascinating! h t' Charlie Moorby, Editor your gifts*: ✓ tHe bailey Hoodie ✓ tHe carrie Skirt ✓ tHe inGrid bag ✓ digital book . D O W N LOA D I TA L I G DF O R I R E D R E Q U U P I G N S. N E W S L E T T E R I E S CO P E X P O R T O N I L A B L E AVA N O T PAT T E R N I R T S K I E . C A R R N E W S S TA N D U K O N I L A B L E AVA O N LY I F T S GPA P E R . S O M E C H A N G E T O S U B J E C T I F T S G*

FRESH IDEAS WITH FABRIC

Turn to p38 to create a cute lipstick pouch

ISSUE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY

CONTENTS

Turn to page 22 to meet our cover star the Bailey Hodie

18

P29 SWEET CANDY CRUSH

PROJECTS

Sewing is for everyone

At Simply Sewing, we want inclusivity to be at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to creating content that reflects and celebrates the diversity of the sewing community. Sewing is for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, age, size, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We have begun work on a plan to drive meaningful change, but we know it’s a work in progress. We want to listen to you, our readers. Join the conversation on Instagram @simplysewingmag, or get in touch with us at simplysewing@ourmedia.co.uk.

Great projects for you

22 PATTERN: BAILEY HOODIE

29 CANDY CRUSH: A SELECTION OF CUTE ACCESSORIES AND DÉCOR

41 ACCESSORY: COSY SLIPPERS

44 PATTERN: CARRIE SKIRT

51 PIN UP: INGRID BAG 52 SELF DRAFT: PINAFORE DRESS

57 SELF DRAFT: CIRCLE SKIRT

67 HOME: STAR CUSHION

69 TOY: SLOTH PLUSHIE

73 STITCH: RUNNING STITCH ON BLAZER

How to...

18 TREND TECHNIQUE: LEARN

HOW TO SEW WOOL 75 TEMPLATES: SLOTH PLUSHIE TOY 79 SEWING GUIDE: TECHNIQUES

AND SEWING GLOSSARY

Sew your new cuddly sloth toy on page 69!

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