Sewing
Find your next sewing project here! Dive into this section to find easy sewing patterns for making your own clothes and accessories or home sewing and gift ideas. You'll also find guides to answer all your questions, from the basics to next-step-help and advice from our experts.
Best rotary cutters for fabric, quilting and dressmaking 2024
Make light work out of cutting your fabric – saving you valuable time to enjoy the sewing! Rotary cutters are a quilter's best friend and will change your sewing life forever. Seriously! Here's why we love them and where you can stock up your stash.
Simply Sewing patterns & templates
If you're a Simply Sewing reader, bookmark this post and use it to find links to all of our recent issues' patterns and templates for the projects inside our magazine.
Simply Sewing Magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
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10 best sewing machines for beginners 2024 - tested by experts!
Searching for your first sewing machine? We're here to help! We've put together this round-up of the best sewing machines for beginners to get you started.
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Brighten your festive stitching with the best Christmas fabrics
Get sewing for Christmas with the best Christmas fabrics in town this year – from fat quarters to fabric by the metre and fabric panels. We're here to reveal the must-sew collections from our favourite brands
24 best sewing gifts for enthusiasts to spark creativity in 2024
Find the perfect gift for sewists in our round up. There's everything from subscription boxes to sweet treats
The best kids sewing machine to nuture your child's creativity in 2024
A child’s first sewing machine will be something they remember forever and will cherish memories of learning to sew with you. Find out what to look for when you shop for childrens sewing machines and discover a few of our favourite models to get kids started
The best sewing tables in 2024
Find the perfect new sewing machine table for your craft room in our round up!
Best computerized sewing machines for all budgets 2024
Love to sew and ready to up your game when it comes to your tech? Computerized sewing machines offers a range of features you won't get from a manual version. Here's where you need one and where to find the one for you!
Beginner Sewing Patterns
New to sewing or looking to refresh your skills? Explore our collection of free beginner sewing patterns to help you gain confidence, from easy clothes to make to simple accessories and projects for children and home.
Sew our easy jeans patch monster tonight
Patch up your little monster’s worn jeans with Jessica Entwistle’s tutorial for a quick and easy monster jeans patch.
How to make a trick or treat bucket
Boo! Have fun with this frighteningly fun Halloween craft project as we show you how to make a trick or treat bucket using fabric, felt and a few basic sewing supplies.
How to make a cat tail
Put some real sparkle into playtime by making cute cat costumes for kids. Here's how to make a cat tail and cat mask ready for Halloween.
How To Sew
How to make a hair bow in just a few simple steps
You may have seen the gorgeous hair bows all over the high street right now but we are going to show you how to make one of your own. Follow Simply Sewing Technical Editor Sarah Taylor's demonstration video below.
43 of the best sewing starter kits
Get ready to enhance your sewing stash and discover the essential basic equipment you'll need to start stitching today plus amazing sewing kits for beginners to get you started.
Best sewing books to boost your skills
Sewing books can be an invaluable source of advice, practical guides and patterns, whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewer. Explore our pick of the best sewing books to buy in 2024
Sewing Patterns
Find your next me-made project to sew with our collection of sewing patterns for garments, accessories, toys and home decor.
20 of the best winter sewing patterns for 2024
Want to refresh your winter wardrobe? Take a look at our pick of the best winter sewing patterns and find your next project!
How to make a dazzling fabric advent calendar
Whip up this DIY fabric advent calendar to add a home-sewn touch to your countdown to Christmas – there's two free advent calendar sewing pattern to choose from!
How to make a folded fabric star ornament
Whip up Anna Alicia's folded fabric star ornament for your Christmas tree – we're here to show you how!